Brian Brown

For years, the path to grocery store shelves was predictable. Today, however, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are rewriting that playbook. By combining direct sales with a powerful social presence, they enter retail buyer conversations with something that once took years to build: a loyal customer base and real-time proof of demand. This built-in momentum changes the…

Grocery stores have been in a state of flux in recent years, influenced broadly by the economy and supply chain issues and, at the store level, by how consumers want to shop. This year, grocery bills are expected to exceed $300 a week, which in turn will impact the choices consumers are making at the…