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How independent grocers can compete with discount grocers

Using the Aldi model, stores reduce their focus on “customer convenience” and focus on keeping prices low and product quality high

Steven Kramer, President & CEO

November 26, 2019

3 Min Read
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According to Coresight Research, more than half of retail store openings this year will be discount retailers, led by dollar stores and Aldi.Aldi

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Steven Kramer

Steven Kramer

President & CEO, WorkJam

Steven Kramer is president & CEO at WorkJam. Steven co-founded iCongo, a leading global software provider for omni-channel retail and B2B commerce solutions, which merged with Hybris Software in 2011 and became the largest independent provider of e-commerce solutions with 27 offices worldwide, 1000+ employees and more than 600 customers. Steven was part of the Executive Management team and Board Member at Hybris. Hybris Software was purchased by SAP in 2013. Steven holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University.

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