Dr. G in the News
As an industry expert Dr. George's insights and opinions are frequently sought...
“Retail Giant Thinking Smaller.” Jon Ortiz. Sacramento Bee, August 28, 2007.
May 5 2009
- “The real reason behind the “big box”ordinances is to keep out Wal-Mart.
- “As a result, they’re having a heck of a time executing their Supercenters in California.”
- “But they’ll fix that — and it could be with a new format.”
“Tainted Products Test Families.” Jason Brudereck. Reading Eagle, August 15, 2007.
May 5 2009
- “I think we have been very cavaliere to date. I don’t think it is a massive issue yet.”
- “The government is just understaffed on this. That’s not going to happen anymore, but it may take the next big scare.”
- “Ask your supermarket manager, ‘Where does this food come from?’ This is our food, our families. We have to be more demanding.”
“Why 2L?” Ann Bagel Storck. Meatingplace, August 2007.
May 5 2009
- “For a consumer packaged goods company, I think being on www.secondlife.com makes a great deal of sense.”
- “If you are trying to portray yourself as a young, healthy, vibrant brand, you have to be where young, healthy, vibrant people are.”
“Food For Thought.” Kim Ann Zimmermann. Grocery Headquarters, May 2007.
May 5 2009
- “What we want is for executives to leave with a bag of tools that will make them better food marketers.”
- “We lay the groundwork for these students to be able to manage large operations.”
“Carving Your Niche.” Jackie Zack. IGA Grocergram, March 2007.
May 5 2009
- “The whole concept of a niche is to create and own markets rather than share markets.”
- “The key is to find areas of the market which are either underdeveloped on not served, and develop a program to fit those needs.”
“Out Out Trans Fats.” Ann McClure. University Business, March 2007.
May 5 2009
- “There is real data that trans fats are bad for you.”
- “Often we wait for the public policy makers, but if we know it’s not good, why wait?”
“Happy Returns.” Ann Bagel Storck. Meatingplace, February 2007.
May 5 2009
- “I like the concept of food being fun.”
- “We have been bombarded by information about why food is not good for us, and this is a nice counterbalance.”
“Independent Streak.” Richard Turcsik. Grocery Headquarters, January 2007 (cover story).
May 5 2009
- “An independent should never be out-freshed; never be out-serviced and never out-communityized.”
- “They ought to be able to get closer and stay closer to their customers than the larger folks just because of the size dimension.”
- “They should be the ‘my hometown’ type of store.”
“Ethnic Education.” Jessie Male. Grocery Headquarters, December 2006 (cover story)
May 5 2009
- “It’s not about going to get refried beans, it is going to a place where they feel comfortable.”
- “What specific ethnic group or groups are you targeting? Does it make sense for this store to be here?
- “What is your point of differentiation? Who are you serving? How do you execute it?”
“Hard Sell.” Michael L. Diamond. Asbury Park Press, November 26, 2006.
May 5 2009
- “Supermarkets avoid the Internet at their own peril, since a new generation, accustomed to shopping online, might not be averse to buying groceries on the web.”
- “I think it is important that we look at the newer generation and how we can attract them.”
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