How Regional Grocers Can Win With Fresh Over The Next Decade | 5IM

In this 5 Insightful Minutes episode, Jeremy Levine, Senior Director at Alvarez and Marsal's Consumer and Retail Group, joins Omni Talk to break down the tactics traditional regional grocers need to master fresh operations (and win) over the next decade. From the protein consumption gap to the hourly rhythm of a deli department, Jeremy shares what makes fresh so hard to get right and exactly what good actually looks like. If you run a grocery business, manage a fresh department, or advise retailers, this episode is a must-listen. 🔑 Topics covered: Why fresh departments are having a moment, and what's driving it The protein gap: Americans consume 12 billion fewer grams daily than they should Why fresh is a defensive moat for traditional regional grocers The four pillars of fresh excellence: talent, process, scheduling, and HQ-store alignment Why scheduling is the one thing a grocery CEO should fix first thing Monday morning 🎧 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more retail tech insights! #groceryretail #freshfood #regionalgrocer #retailstrategy #omnitalk #groceryoperations #freshoperations #retailpodcast #supplychain #groceryceo Music by hooksounds.com *Sponsored Content*