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The $300K Question: Is It Time to Replace Your Printed Weekly Ad with a Weekly Digital Circular?
Independent grocers are rethinking their weekly ads — shifting from costly print to data-driven digital circulars. As an omnichannel grocer, you can now reach real shoppers with geo-targeted, shoppable offers that track clicks, visits, and ROI in real time. Learn how to cut print costs, boost engagement, and drive more foot traffic using three proven digital strategies that deliver measurable results every week.

Prof. Ken Ninomiya
Oct 163 min read


Seamless Commerce: 3 AI-Powered Tools Every Grocer Needs
The grocery industry is evolving faster than ever. Consumers are becoming “Trade-Off Shoppers,” making selective splurges while cutting back elsewhere. To thrive, grocers must stay agile, break down tech silos, and embrace data-driven operations. Add the power of Retail Media Networks and real AI use cases — from predictive scheduling to smarter planograms — and the path to seamless commerce becomes clear. In this episode, we explore the 3 shifts reshaping grocery today and t

Prof. Ken Ninomiya
Sep 182 min read


Designing Omnichannel Grocery Customer Journeys That Win in Holiday 2025
The customer journey in 2025 isn’t linear—it’s omnichannel, fast, and driven by convenience. Picture a shopper searching for a pre-cooked Thanksgiving meal under $200 at the last minute. Winning brands make every step seamless: problem-based SEO, real-time inventory, photo-rich reviews, friction-free BOPIS checkout, and retention flows powered by AI. In this guide, we highlight strategies, AI tools like AnswerThePublic, Yotpo, and Mailchimp, plus case studies from Publix and

Prof. Ken Ninomiya
Sep 56 min read
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