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Independent Grocers Dare to Differentiate Through Tech

April 3, 2008

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT SERIES: Fourth Annual Technology and the Independent Grocer: Dare to be Different: PG exclusive research reveals that independents are increasingly deploying technology to run their operations more intelligently -- and more efficiently -- while at the same time making sure they continue to showcase their uniqueness in a world where differentiation runs the risk of becoming commonplace. This seven-page .pdf contains 14 charts on such topics as retailers' biggest competitive differentiators, their number of IT employees, and the greatest technology barriers for store operations. Published February 2008. To read the report, click here.


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