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Hosted by Errol Schweizer · business · EN
Formerly The Checkout, Grocery Nerds is the leading source for insider commentary and analysis on the $1.1 trillion U.S. grocery industry. Founded by 30 year industry veteran operator, analyst and O.G. Grocery Nerd Errol Schweizer, Grocery Nerds has four priorities: to demystify the grocery business, including pricing, market segmentation and business operations in the real world-not via academia or public relations B.S.; to platform and hear from essential, front-line grocery workers; to engage with emerging brand innovators and trend leaders; and to hear from independent and cooperative grocery operators on how they are surviving and thriving in this competitive, complex and cutthroat industry. So, are you a Grocery Nerd too?
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Signup to Generate a PitchFormerly The Checkout, Grocery Nerds is the leading source for insider commentary and analysis on the $1.1 trillion U.S. grocery industry. Founded by 30 year industry veteran operator, analyst and O.G.
The Checkout: Grocery Nerds is hosted by Errol Schweizer. The show has published 203 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#20: GoodPop’s Daniel Goetz on Building GoodPop" (20 October 2026, 38 minutes), "From Corporate to Community: Liz Abunaw's Grocery Revolution" (6 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "#17 The Efforts Behind Unionizing at Mother's Market in 2026" (29 September 2026, 41 minutes).
The Checkout: Grocery Nerds publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 203 episodes.
Booking probability for The Checkout: Grocery Nerds is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Checkout: Grocery Nerds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Checkout: Grocery Nerds's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Checkout: Grocery Nerds are Grocery Stores & Supermarkets. The Checkout: Grocery Nerds has a business audience.
Errol Schweizer hosts The Checkout: Grocery Nerds, a business podcast with 203 episodes published.
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Episode #204
Errol sits down with longtime friend and supplier Daniel Goetz, founder of Goodpop, now in its 17th year and still fully bootstrapped. Daniel started the company as a UT Austin student in 2009, inspired by fresh-fruit...
Episode #202
Liz Abunaw shares her journey from corporate food sales to founding 40 Acres Fresh Market on Chicago's West Side, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in community-focused grocery retail. This episode explores...
Episode #201
In this episode, we explore the labor issues at Mother's Market, a natural food store in California, through the perspectives of Omar, a worker, and Andrew, a union organizer. We discuss unionization efforts, management...
Episode #200
In this week's episode of Grocery Nerds, we dive deep into the mission of Farm to People, a company dedicated to revolutionizing how we shop and eat by connecting consumers directly to local and regional food systems...
Episode #199
In this episode, Seth Goldman and Les Zabo discuss the Purpose Pledge, a framework for defining and operationalizing purpose-led business practices. They explore how this initiative promotes stakeholder capitalism...
Episode #198
In this episode, Kara Rubin shares her extensive experience in the grocery industry, from her start at Whole Foods to her work supporting emerging brands and developing supply chains. She discusses the evolution of food...
Episode #197
In this episode, Andrea Abel, Executive Director of Farm Share Austin, discusses the organization's efforts to improve food justice in Austin, Texas. She highlights the challenges of funding cuts, the importance of...
Episode #196
Ann Larson shares her journey from grocery store worker to author, revealing the hidden realities of the grocery industry, labor struggles, and potential reforms. Discover insights on corporate power, worker solidarity...
Episode #195
Alicia Kennedy, a food writer with a background in food production, discusses her journey from running a vegan bakery to becoming a renowned food critic and author. The conversation explores food systems, veganism...
Episode #194
In this in-depth interview, Aaron Henderson, CEO of Sweetleaf Stevia, shares his extensive experience in the grocery and CPG industry, focusing on natural sweeteners, supply chain intricacies, and evolving consumer...
Episode #193
Will it work? This episode explores New York City's innovative plan under Mamdani to open publicly subsidized grocery stores, aiming to make healthy food affordable and accessible for all. We discuss the details of the...
Episode #192
This interview with Adnan Durrani and Paul Turbaville explores the journey of Saffron Road, innovation in frozen foods, and navigating the competitive grocery landscape with a focus on health, authenticity, and...
Episode #191
Chris Jones is an attorney and founder of Center Market Strategies, a boutique law and advocacy firm that specializes in antitrust. He leads the Main Street Competition Coalition, a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization for...
Episode #190
Aldi's success is driven by operational efficiency, not market magic. In this episode, we explore Aldi's rise in the US grocery market, analyzing its low-cost, highly efficient business model rooted in post-war German...
Episode #189
Jose Oliva, Campaigns Director at Heal Food Alliance, shares insights into the food industry's labor issues, food insecurity among workers, and systemic reforms needed for a fairer food system. Jose Oliva was born in...
Episode #188
In this in-depth interview, Stacy Mitchell from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance discusses the monopolistic practices in the food industry, Amazon's dominance, and the impact of market concentration on local...
Episode #187
Join us for an inspiring conversation with David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner's, as he shares the company's rich history, social activism, and commitment to regenerative organic farming, fair wages, and social justice...
Episode #186
Rachel Krupa is the Founder of The Goods Mart, an early pioneer of the better-for-you convenience store movement and a discovery platform for emerging food and beverage brands. Known as a "Snack Curator," Rachel has...
Episode #185
In this in-depth interview, grocery clerk and union organizer Edward Dupree shares insights on working at Whole Foods, the unionization campaign in Philadelphia, and tips on seasonal produce. Discover the realities of...
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