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Grocery Technology
Can regional grocers compete with Walmart?Can regional grocers compete with Walmart?

Walmart’s market share in ecommerce only continues to grow. But there are things you can do about it

byJeff Baskin, Senior Partner
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3 essential pricing strategies grocers must master for 20253 essential pricing strategies grocers must master for 2025
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Dec 6, 2024
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