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Elie Katz of National Retail Solutions on helping mom-and-pop grocers survive | Season 3 Episode 44

The pandemic was especially hard on small grocers. Some closed for good, while others adopted new technologies to help them compete with the bigger grocers on diverse inventory and home deliveries. We discussed how these grocers can not just compete, but thrive. Also: Congress takes action to avert a rail strike; what motivates companies to be more sustainable?

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By DC Velocity StaffDec 02, 2022
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About this week's guest
Elie Katz

Elie Y. Katz is president and CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS), which he founded seven years ago. The company provides a point-of-sale network and credit-card processing system that services close to 20,000 independent retailers across the U.S.

Katz is also currently deputy mayor of Teaneck, N.J., having served previously as mayor. He also manages real estate properties (commercial, mixed use, and land) and food establishments (thirteen food businesses, including bakeries, restaurants, and takeout). 




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