Retail Analysis
Stewart Samuel on The Feed: The future of grocery retail
20 March 2026On Loblaw’s The Feed podcast, Stewart Samuel breaks down the future of grocery, AI’s impact, and how large‑format retail is reinventing itself.
In this interview for The Feed powered by Loblaw, IGD’s Stewart Samuel outlines the signals and innovations shaping the future of large‑format grocery. From AI adoption and omnichannel fulfilment to value, loyalty and in‑store experience, the discussion highlights the trends retailers need to watch, and what they mean for commercial and operational strategy.