523 - Retail Trends & Beyond with Chris Blandford of Kroger

One of the topics I love to dive into on the show is retail. This is where the rubber meets the road because it's the telling sign if a brand or category is alive or dying. I'm excited to welcome Chris Blandford back on the show. He holds the title of Adult Beverage Field Specialist for Kroger. He’s right there on the front lines of consumer trends, and he’s got some amazing insights into the changing landscape of bourbon, and he's also the content development lead for the bourbon and culinary stage at Bourbon & Beyond, a music festival right here in Louisville you've heard us talk about before. We talk about evolving consumer tastes because there is a trend back towards lower proof whiskey and some hilarious stories about those high-potency THC infused drinks that are making waves. Chris also shares his inspiring personal journey of health transformation, which is a fantastic parallel to his work. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek into the exciting experiences waiting for everyone at Bourbon & Beyond. Show Notes: Who is Chris Blandford and his role at Kroger? Insights on rising trends among bourbon consumers. Discussion on the interest in lower-proof, approachable bourbons. Unique bourbon blend produced for Bourbon & Beyond. Reactions to various bourbons tasted and discussed. Chris's health and fitness transformation journey. Kroger’s partnership significance with Bourbon & Beyond. Resources for aspiring bourbon distillers and entrepreneurs. Humorous exchanges surrounding bourbon experiences. Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices