2016 Hall of Fame award winner
Edward Loeb
The Gourmet Retailer
Loeb launched The Gourmet Retailer in 1979 in response to the nation's fascination with everything gourmet. Loeb saw the need to bring retailers expert advice on merchandising, customer service, operations, and running a successful business. During his 30-year tenure as publisher, TGR was the preeminent B2B journal for the industry, with a readership of over 35,000 decision-making retailers.