#28 (S4E3) Navigating 2025: Tim Powell Breaks Down Challenges & Opportunities

Navigating 2025: Tim Powell Breaks Down Challenges & Opportunities (Managing Principal, Foodservice IP)

As 2025 unfolds, dive into this episode of the What’s in Store Podcast! Join Whitney Atkins, VP of Marketing and Membership at IDDBA, as she chats with Tim Powell, Managing Principal at Foodservice IP, to discuss key trends and challenges shaping retail groceries, convenience stores, and foodservice in the year ahead.

With over 20 years of experience in market research and consulting, Tim shares insights on navigating economic pressures, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving industry roles. He and Whitney explore the impact of inflation on dining habits, Gen Z's influence on foodservice, and strategies for balancing costs while maintaining menu innovation. They also discuss the growing importance of loyalty programs, delivery services, and the resilience of convenience store formats.

Listeners will gain insights into managing food price fluctuations, supply chain volatility, and labor market pressures, while learning how to engage consumers through sustainability and brand purpose. The conversation offers a concise look at the factors influencing foodservice in 2025 and beyond.

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