Multicultural Retail as the New Business Foundation
Independent retail is facing a shift that many are still misinterpreting. This is not just a trend, nor is it … Read More
Julio Ibañez
Retail Academy: 5 Key Steps to Managing and Protecting Independent Supermarkets
Independent retail currently faces a decisive stage. This is not due to a lack of work, customers, or effort; rather, … Read More
Retail Academy: Private Label Brands in Independent Retail, Boosting Stability and Loyalty
We are living through one of the most challenging socioeconomic periods in recent years. Inflation continues to squeeze households, supply … Read More
Retail Academy: How Hispanic Retailers Should Get Ready for the Holiday Season
The end-of-year sales season—Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas—is once again a key moment for our Hispanic supermarkets. But 2025 is not … Read More
The Retail Academy: Gastronomic Experiences
In this new era where supermarkets compete not only on price but also on emotional connections and differentiation, the gastronomic … Read More
Retail Academy: Strategies for Confectionery and Snacks
The candy and snack category represents a great opportunity for growth for our Latino supermarkets in the United States. These … Read More
Retail Academy: The Shield of Private Labels
In this edition of Retail Academy, I want to reinforce the important role that private labels play in the image, … Read More
Retail Academy: Strategies for the Beginning of the Year
In recent times, the profile of our customers has evolved significantly, changing their shopping habits to maximize savings without compromising … Read More
The Retail Academy: What’s to Come
In the final edition of the year of the Retail Academy, we will focus on the changes we are experiencing … Read More
External Help to Improve Our Stores
Nowadays, it is increasingly common for retailers to seek external consulting services to develop improvement plans for our stores that … Read More