Giant Eagle’s Justin Weinstein on Grocery Growth Strategy, Fresh, and Agentic AI Is “Properly Hyped”

Live from the Simbe booth at FMI Midwinter, Omni Talk Retail spoke with Justin Weinstein, EVP and Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer at Giant Eagle, about the retailer’s evolving grocery growth strategy. Weinstein shares how Giant Eagle is reinvesting in stores, sharpening value for shoppers, and doubling down on fresh and quality. The conversation also explores how trends like GLP-1 medications could influence grocery merchandising and store space allocation, and why agentic AI is gaining momentum in retail—even as commerce capabilities continue to catch up. Weinstein also highlights how partners like Simbe are helping Giant Eagle unlock real-time shelf and store insights to strengthen operational execution and better serve customers.