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Podcast: The Produce Retail Podcast
Episode: Fresh Thyme assistant director of produce Jesse Himango on category management, new product launches and more
Description: We’re delighted to welcome as our guest for this episode Jesse Himango, assistant director of produce for Fresh Thyme Market. Jesse’s career has also included tenures at Gordy’s Market, SpartanNash and Cub Foods. In this conversation, Jesse talks about analyzing and experimenting with assortment, price and promotion during his time as a category manager; the need for tightening retails as shoppers trade down on certain items amid high inflation; the transition from an in-the-weeds role to a big-picture role; best practices for launching new products; ideal time frames for new product trials; the value of brands in pro...