TEConnect Replay: Grocery Opportunities & Challenges w/Epson’s David Vander Dussen

Next week, we'll discuss the results of a grocery executive survey, exploring what technologies they are using and considering and how they envision tech impacting the industry. In preparation, we thought we'd revisit this conversation with Epson's David Vander Dussen. *     *     * Grocery stores are an essential service, but they’re not immune to the changing whims of consumers and the desire for convenient options and dynamic shopping experiences. The razor-thin margins they operate under can cause challenges to VARs hoping to pitch new technology, but Epson’s David Vander Dussen is back on the pod to emphasize the opportunities. Why are midsize & regional chains still seeing growth? How have grocers changed their offerings and workflow? Why is the demand for dynamic color labeling higher than ever? It’s the episode where we learn why Dean is banned from grocery shopping.   #VARValue—For VARs that work primarily with SMB grocer chains or local independents, what’s the pitch for implementing tech like color labeling?   References:  Why Grocery Chains are Outperforming Expectations Amid Inflation FMI study: Private brands not just about price How to Ramp Up Online Grocery—without Breaking the Bank The State of Grocery in North America   TEConnecting with us: David - World Cup Video Assistant Referee Dean - The success of the DART mission and robotics companies commit to not weaponizing John - New Apple devices might confuse rollercoaster for a car crash   Keep in Touch! Email - [email protected] LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-star Submit your topic ideas - https://www.bluestarinc.com/en-us/about-the-company/bluestar-teconnect-podcast  Subscribe to the BlueStar Nation Newsletter - https://nation.bluestarinc.com/#subscribe    Sponsored by: Epson's New Mobilink Printers