In the latest Omni Talk Ask An Expert Series Anne Mezzenga sits down with Lowes Foods E-commerce VP Chad Petersen to hear about the strategy they're putting together for the next year in grocery. Lowes Foods is no stranger to online grocery ordering, they've been doing it since 1997, but as Chad explains, like many regional grocery chains, they are experimenting with the right mix of resource allocation for in-store pickup vs. delivery and owned vs third party services for picking, packing, and last-mile. Chad breaks down the successes and opportunities they've had throughout the pandemic, especially as they welcome customers back to the store experience they're so well known for. (The entire staff does a chicken dance each time hot, fresh, chicken comes out to the deli seen here: https://youtu.be/KwpFHxJTnIo) They close with Chad's advice for other grocers as they approach the "shiny pennies" of grocery innovation and the daily headlines from new players offering delivery in minutes to full fulfillment. You can find out more about Chad and Lowes Foods at https://www.lowesfoods.com/contact

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