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Margins remain structurally low while expectations continue to rise. Consumers demand availability, freshness and convenience, while labor shortages and inflation push operating costs upward.

At the same time, retailers face:

• growing private-label assortments with higher SKU complexity
• stronger demand for ready-to-eat and health-focused products
• accelerating egrocery volumes alongside traditional store supply
• increasing pressure on warehouse operations and staffing

Without structural improvements across logistics and fulfillment, these dynamics directly impact service levels and profitability.

Leading retailers and food companies are investing in advanced automation to stabilize operations and regain control.

Grocery automation supports:

• consistent throughput and predictable performance
• enable teams to focus on higher-value tasks
• precise inventory management across ambient, chilled and frozen areas
• scalable fulfillment for stores and online channels

In today’s environment, automation is not only about speed or cost. It is about reliability, transparency and long-term resilience.

eCommerce growth and convenience-driven shopping have transformed fulfillment requirements. Higher order frequency, smaller order sizes and tighter delivery windows increase complexity across the supply chain.

Successful companies align:

• store replenishment and online fulfillment processes
• centralized and decentralized logistics models
• automation, software and operational design

This integrated approach allows them to scale efficiently while maintaining service quality.

Fresh and chilled categories are critical growth drivers, but they demand excellence in execution.

High-performing cold chain logistics relies on:

• automated, temperature-controlled storage and transport
• minimal handling to protect product quality
• synchronized replenishment to reduce waste and shrink

Well-designed warehouse systems help safeguard freshness while keeping energy consumption and operating costs under control.

Across regions and formats, resilient organizations share common traits:

• logistics is treated as a strategic capability, not a cost center
• technology investments are modular and scalable
• warehouse operations are designed for flexibility and change
• decisions support long-term growth, not short-term fixes

They build systems that adapt as markets evolve.

To help executives navigate these changes, TGW Logistics consolidated insights from three leading research studies into a single, decision-ready grocery trend paper.
It highlights what matters now and where leaders should focus next to improve resilience, optimize operations, and drive profitable growth.

Download the TGW Grocery Trend Paper and explore a clear, executive-level perspective on the future of grocery supply chains.

At TGW Logistics, we help grocery and food retailers turn complexity into competitive advantage.
Our solutions combine intelligent warehouse automation, advanced software, and operational expertise to create supply chains that are efficient, resilient, and scalable.
With our support, grocery leaders can meet growing consumer expectations, protect margins, and focus their teams on value-adding activities — because lasting success is built in the warehouse, not just on the shelf.

Michael Schedlbauer is VP of Business Development for Grocery at TGW Logistics, with decades of global experience in automation and supply chain optimization. 

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