Description

In this episode, Luke Abbott is joined by Dwight Richmond, Director of the Center Store at Town & Country Markets, who has 30 years of experience in the grocery retail industry. Dwight's career in the food industry began fresh out of college, working in grocery stores, and progressed through roles at Freshfields (later Whole Foods), Dean and DeLuca, K Foods, and eventually leading him to Town and Country Markets, where he currently oversees a team and their private label program. His journey was influenced by his family's legacy in the food industry and included significant experience in both retail and distribution.

Some of the topics Luke and Dwight covered in this episode include:

• Strategies for young brands to succeed in conventional retail environments.
• Challenges and strategies in seasonal retail operations.
• Importance of local sourcing and quality in product development.
• Navigating the dynamics between specialty and natural food stores.
• Authenticity and customer-centric branding in grocery retail.
• Insights into managing and developing a private label program.