Digital Wave Technology Executives Featured in California Grocer: "New AI Grocery Solutions Have Arrived, but Many Grocers Have Yet to Fully Embrace Them"

Ponte Vedra, FL — July 29, 2025 — Digital Wave Technology is proud to announce that CEO Lori Schafer and Vice President of Product Management Mary Scimone are featured in the latest issue of California Grocer Magazine (Issue 2: Rough Seas Ahead), published by the California Grocers Association.

In the feature article, “New AI Grocery Solutions Have Arrived, but Many Grocers Have Yet to Fully Embrace Them” by Dorsey Griffith, Schafer and Scimone share insights on how AI-native platforms are transforming grocery operations by breaking down silos, improving data management, and accelerating decision-making. They highlight the critical role of Master Data Management (MDM), Product Information Management (PIM), and generative AI in helping grocers stay competitive amid rising costs and evolving consumer expectations.

The article appears in Issue 2 of California Grocer Magazine, which explores the complex challenges facing grocery retailers in 2025, from the impact of tariffs to the adoption of advanced technologies that drive operational resilience.

Read the full article and explore the latest issue here (pages 30-32).

About Digital Wave Technology

Digital Wave Technology is a leader in AI-native enterprise solutions for consumer industries including retail, consumer goods, and healthcare. The company’s ONE℠ Platform provides a single source of truth, with Product Information Management (PIM) and Master Data Management (MDM) at the core. Digital Wave Technology’s AI-native solutions improve speed to market, drive rapid product innovation, and increase profitability, productivity, and customer experience. Learn more at digitalwavetechnology.com.