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The FODcastAuthor: Tim Roedel and James Hodges
In the FODcast (The Future of #DigitalCommerce) we explore the real career stories of the people who have made it to the very top of the sector and those who are working at the cutting edge of innovation and change right now. Listeners to the podcast gain insight into the journeys industry leaders have taken to be where they are today, the challenges they are facing now and their aims for the future. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Management, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Balancing Act Behind Food Waste, Availability and Smarter Stores with Alex Considine Tong, Retail Insight
Episode 7
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Food waste is not just a sustainability issue. It is an operational one too. In this latest episode of The FODcast, James sits down with Alex Considine Tong, Chief Product Officer at Retail Insight, to discuss how retailers are tackling food waste, on-shelf availability and smarter store operations. It’s an insightful chat that covers a lot of ground, including: Why food waste remains such a significant issue for grocery retailersThe balance between availability, abundance and waste reduction How better data can help retailers make more precise decisionsWhy in-store operations are now a major area of opportunityThe role of AI, electronic shelf labels and emerging retail technologyHow retailers can reduce waste while protecting margin and customer experience There is also a really interesting discussion around donation, store colleague productivity and how technology can free people up to focus on higher-value customer interactions. A great listen for anyone interested in grocery, retail operations, sustainability, data or the future of smarter stores. Listen | Share | Comment#FODcast #Retail #FoodWaste #RetailTechnology #Sustainability #GroceryRetail #DigitalCommerceSimply Commerce is the leading supplier of talent into digital commerce across technology, digital marketing, product, sales, and leadership. Find our more about our approach and our services within digital commerce recruitment here: https://simply-commerce.co.uk/
