Episode 68 :: Disrupting Grocery with Vincent Finazzo
How one man is changing the retail game(Video + closed caption available on YouTube)What started as a way to sell some extra pumpkins out of a garage, Vincent Finazzo has turned Riverwards Produce Market into a community staple that is creating a better experience for his shoppers, his team, and the food industry at large.
A Goldman Sachs 10K Scholar, Vincent earned Best of Philly honors from Philadelphia Magazine in 2022, while also being named a Local Hero by Edible Philly in 2017. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Columbia College in Chicago. Vincent founded Riverwards Produce Market, a Philadelphia small business grocery store which opened in the city’s Fishtown neighborhood in 2016.
In this episode, Vincent joins Sarah to discuss the decisions he’s made along the way as he grew Riverwards into what is now two locations with over 75 employees.
Vincent shares:
How he transitioned from the art world to running a retail business
The thought process behind the wage and benefits he provides his team
His approach to sourcing for Riverwards Produce Market
His unique take on grocery categories
And so much more
By the end of this episode, you will see how Vincent is truly disrupting the food industry through grocery.
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Website: Riverwards Produce
Instagram: @riverwardsproduce
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