Supermarket News presents its inaugural class of The Catalysts — six retailers whose culinary innovation and marketing ingenuity are meeting the needs of today’s changing consumer.

Kroger shoppers are taking it personally with their smartphones

The digital revolution is turning insights into loyalty for a U.S. supermarket giant.

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Hannaford drives change by keeping it simple

Health and wellness merchandising award recipient Hannaford paves a foolproof path to better health.

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Brothers Marketplace rethinks the neighborhood grocer

Convenience, quality and service drive Roche Bros.’ small-format, fresh-forward concept.

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Southeastern scales up its top-selling chicken pot pie

The retailer reworked a popular ready-to-eat meal recipe so it could be mass reproduced — with the same great flavor customers loved.

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Northgate's prepared foods showcase healthy, authentic dishes

The culinary focus of this SoCal chain explores the regions of Mexico while meeting busy customers’ desire for an authentic meal that’s ready to go.

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Stew Leonard’s wows customers with succulent lobster roll

The retailer’s signature item beats out stiff local competition on taste and price.

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THE CATALYSTS IN PHOTOS

Retail marketing leaders

Three culinary classics
Click through this gallery to see what sets Northgate, Southeastern and Stew’s apart.

MORE STORIES ABOUT THE CATALYSTS

• New Hannaford prototype marries convenience, innovation

• Kroger's McMullen: Future of supermarkets is 'all of the above'

• Northgate Gonzalez to promote produce to SNAP participants

• Roche Bros. to reboot e-commerce

• Southeastern launches Flavor magazine

• Hillary Hooch, Trump Tonic face off at Stew Leonard's