The Checkout Grocery Update
Errol Schweizer, Grocery NerdThe Essential Take on the $1 trillion U.S. Grocery Industry.
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Over 25 years of food industry experience, from stock clerk and grill cook to board member. Former Whole Foods head of grocery, led team to over $5B annually. Demystifying the grocery business.
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