Grocery Retail: the Complete Industry Guide: How It Works, to Win, and Build a Career: Formats, Strategy, Category Management, Digital, Future of Retail

The definitive guide to the grocery retail industry: how it works, how to win in it, and how to build a successful career in it. Grocery retail is worth over $12 trillion globally. It is the world's most essential industry. And it is changing faster than at any point in its history. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know: - How the industry works: formats, players, supply chain, and the economics of thin-margin retail- Competitive strategy: positioning, assortment, pricing, loyalty, and store development- Running a store: layout, team management, inventory, P&L, and compliance- Category management: data analysis, assortment optimization, and trade promotions- The digital revolution: e-commerce, omnichannel, AI, loyalty apps, and sustainability technology- Selling to retailers: buyer negotiations, trade marketing, and how to grow in the channel- Building a career: roles, entry points, skills, and progression paths- The future: discounters, sustainability, new formats, and scenarios to 2030 With a comprehensive glossary of grocery retail terms. Whether you work in retail, supply to retailers, or are entering the industry for the first time -- this is the guide the industry needed.