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Everyone thinks they know all about their favorite grocery store, but do they? Scott Moses guides you through supermarkets’ start, their current state and where this century’s old industry is going. While grocery geeks like me will really enjoy this read, so too will anyone else who shops for groceries.

Jim Donald – Chairman and Former CEO, Albertsons; Former CEO, Starbucks, Extended Stay America, Haggen and Pathmark

Scott’s book is one of the best industry overviews I’ve ever read. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t stop. Scott hits the nail on the head with his insights and wealth of industry knowledge. He’s in the engine room and gives the reader a glimpse of how food retailing has, and is, changing. It’s dynamic. I’m buying this book for our management team and, especially, the next generation of family leadership at Stew Leonard’s!

Stew Leonard, Jr. – Chairman and CEO, Stew’s Leonard’s

An amazing collection of data that demonstrates the current and unquestioned future of the neighborhood grocery store. It is a shame this fabric of the community could be a thing of the past. Not today, or tomorrow, but we are on that course. Well done.

Mike Schlotman – Former CFO, Kroger

This fast-paced, fact-based supermarket business read has everything you need to know about U. S. grocery past, present and future, factually told by the guru of our industry. Moses has scripted a loud industry wake-up call heralding the necessity for continued grocery mergers and acquisitions. Brilliantly bolstered with informative graphs and charts (putting strategy development and data driven decision-making at your fingertips), Moses masterfully augments these facts by interweaving a sincere personal homage to the leaders and legions of workers who have shaped the grocery landscape over the past 20 years, leaving no doubt they are the lead story in his heart and mind.

Judy Spires – Former CEO, Kings/Balducci’s and Acme Markets

A compelling narrative that captures much of the modern history of our industry. This should become the grocery textbook of our time, and in my view, should be required reading for grocers, CPG companies and economics majors across the country.

Suzy Monford – Former GVP Fresh, Kroger; Former President, QFC and CEO, PCC and Andronico’s

As a grocery retailer that has been serving communities for nearly 100 years, we’ve witnessed incredible transformations in our industry over the years. This book captures how evolving consumer habits and increasingly intense competition have driven the expansion into diverse retail formats. It’s a great resource for understanding the shifts we’ve seen and inspiring a forward- thinking approach for the future of food retail. I appreciate Scott’s friendship and the valuable knowledge he has shared over the years.

Brad Brookshire – Chairman and CEO, Brookshire Grocery Co.

Scott Moses is the expert on the competitive state of American grocery. As an investment banker, he is the leading advisor in the grocery industry. His analysis of the evolution of the industry is a must-read for its insights.

Peter J. Solomon – Chairman, Solomon Partners

Evolution is constant in retail, but nowhere is it felt more personally than in our local supermarkets. The stores that have served our families for decades are under siege from a new range of well-armed and well-capitalized offerings. Scott masterfully analyzes the industry’s competitive shifts and paints a sobering picture of the potential future of the supermarket if incumbents are left to fend for themselves. This book is a compelling read for anyone interested in the industry.

Tom Furphy – CEO, Consumer Equity Partners;
Former VP Consumables and AmazonFresh, Amazon and VP, Wegmans

Scott Moses, as demonstrated by his career success and depth of character, has captured the essence of a unique situation and its long-range implications on the industry and the economy.

Alice Elliot – Founder, CEO, The Elliot Group

Great read! It’s like packing 20+ years of strategic conversations I’ve had with Scott all into one book. The impact of the Walmart tsunami in the late 1990s/2000s continues, while new waves build. Scott captures it all.

Rob Woseth – Former CFO, Supervalu

Scott’s work sounds a crucial alarm on the risk of our trusted supermarkets slipping away to discount retailers, with serious consequences for our communities. He highlights how these stores are more than places to shop; they are vital to local jobs, community ties and access to quality food. His message reminds us of the urgent need to protect these essential hubs before it’s too late.

Sylvain Perrier – President of North America & COO, Mercatus

Scott provides a deep understanding and historical view to the evolution of grocery and a glimpse of the future. He does an amazing job reminding us how critical supermarket grocers are to everyone.

Tom O’Boyle – Former COO, Family Dollar;
Former CEO, Marsh Supermarkets

Scott Moses is not just one of the most astute observers of the supermarket industry, he’s also someone who has been intimately involved in many of the financial deals that have reshaped the industry, reset the competitive balance and created a business better able to serve customers. And, he is one of the industry’s most passionate defenders. This book combines all these attributes into a compelling narrative, explaining to insiders and outsiders alike the cold realities of industry workings, how the business has evolved to this place and time, and, most importantly in my view, what the future might – and should – hold.

Kevin Coupe – “Content Guy,” MorningNewsBeat.com

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