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Benjamin Lorr, "The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket" (Penguin, 2020)

New Books in Anthropology

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Unstable Race to the Top and Trader Joe's Innovation in the Grocery Market

This chapter discusses the consolidation in the grocery industry, the dominance of Walmart and Amazon, and the consequences of high volume in grocery stores. Trader Joe's inventory strategy and storytelling approach are highlighted, and a promotion from Whole Foods Market is mentioned.

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