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CEO Omni Talk. @Forbes Senior Contributor. Host of #1 Podcast in Retail. Fmr. VP @Target. Stanford/Harvard Alumnus. Blog: https://nitter.cf/t.co/Mic9SuO2I5

Minneapolis, MN
Joined May 2013
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Grocery delivery once seemed impossible. Now technology can serve billions of orders across 100,000 stores—helping retailers focus on affordability, loyalty, and what makes their business unique. #GroceryTech #Retail
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AI could transform grocery more than any technology shift before it—and change the category more than any other in retail. A bold prediction, with the biggest retail category at stake. #AI #Grocery
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The focus isn’t on existential risk—it’s on growing the category and delivering the best agentic experiences on owned platforms. #AI #AI Agents
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Lower grocery costs take more than eliminating markups. Loyalty rewards, brand promotions, pickup, and no-rush delivery all help make savings easier to find. #GrocerySavings #Instacart
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Grocery shopping changes every week. AI can turn shifting needs, empty shelves, and forgotten staples into a simpler experience—with less mental load. #AI #Grocery
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Time and convenience matter—but affordability decides whether people try online grocery and whether they stay. That’s why making it more affordable has been a top priority. #OnlineGrocery #Affordability
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Instacart’s strategy isn’t changing: build the best grocery marketplace, bring its technology to retailers, and grow grocery’s largest ads ecosystem. The focus is on creating more value for retail and CPG partners. #Instacart #GroceryTech
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Growth is accelerating: net new customers are rising at the fastest pace since 2022, while storefront technology now powers 380 grocery e-commerce sites. Expansion beyond Canada and the U.S. marks a new chapter. #Ecommerce #RetailTech
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General-purpose AI can suggest dinner. Specialized AI can build the actual cart around your preferences, usual store, and what’s in stock. The difference is your data—and years of experience. #AI #Personalization
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Consumers can be cost-conscious and still pay for convenience. When dinner, work, and family collide, grocery delivery can make the evening work—but affordability determines whether people stick with it. #GroceryDelivery #ConsumerTrends
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Grocery shopping is a weekly puzzle of preferences, budgets, pantry stock, and time. AI could turn the endless item-by-item cart into a simple request—and build a tailored meal plan in seconds. #AI #GroceryShopping
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AI can suggest dinner. Commerce AI can match your preferences, your store, and what’s actually in stock—turning real-time shelf data into a smoother shopping experience. #AICommerce #RetailTech
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A grocery cart built in seconds from one simple request—tailored to family preferences, budget, store, and real-time availability. AI turns years of shopping data into a more personal retail experience. #AI #RetailTech
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States are moving to restrict SNAP subsidies from being spent on items causing chronic disease, like sodas and candy. With 23 states already pursuing waivers, the push to prioritize nutrition over empty calories is gaining significant momentum. #PublicHealth #NutritionPolicy
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Arkansas is simplifying the SNAP shopping experience. By providing a dedicated app for product eligibility scanning, the state is saving time for shoppers and streamlining compliance for retailers. A smart move toward better accessibility. #SNAP #GovTech
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Compliance risks threaten significant revenue for retailers relying on SNAP sales. Yet, some are finding a silver lining: shifting toward eligible, higher-margin products actually improves the bottom line while keeping stores compliant. #RetailTrends #SNAP
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DoorDash calls its marketplace the 'mall in your pocket.' While convenient for emergencies, buying a ski jacket isn't usually an emergency. #DoorDash #ECommerce #Retail
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DoorDash is bringing the mall to your pocket, partnering with Macy's, The North Face, Vans, and Timberland. Plus, launch Dasher Returns for a flat $7.99 fee to handle your returns hassle-free. #DoorDash #RetailTech
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DoorDash is aiming to become the ultimate 'super app' by expanding its delivery density and marketplace platform. Inspired by Chinese super apps, they want to offer customers 'anything' and leverage existing drivers efficiently. #DoorDash #SuperApp #Delivery
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Tracking customers unlocks valuable retail media opportunities. For e-commerce, retail media is the engine, not just a side hustle. Having top retailers in your flywheel fuels this business significantly. #RetailMedia #Ecommerce
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