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February 2010
Selling Wellness
A host of allergen-free
foods are expected to hit
the shelves this year.
Focus on Fresh
Commodity boards come in a
range of shapes, sizes and purposes,
but they share a focus on helping
retailers build sales.
Cover Story
Focusing on
customer needs and
food-related items
can help drive more
traffic to the HBC
and GM aisles.
Center Store
The outlook for beverages is bubbly thanks to intriguing product
introductions and smart pricing strategies.
Center Store
As Frozen Food Month
approaches, ethnic cuisine
draws consumers to the
frozen food aisle.
Tech Solutions
While PCI DSS compliance
is a good starting point, retailers
need to be vigilant about securing the avalanche of data they
collect every day.
Focus on Fresh
Leafy greens, berries and other gems from California
fill the produce aisles all year long.
Industry Issues
By offering
shoppers an
outstanding array
of perishables,
along with hard-
to-find local
grocery favorites,
Dave’s Fresh
Marketplace is
an Ocean State
favorite.
Focus on Fresh
New varieties and the
shift to more greenhouse
production are giving
a boost to the category.
Nonfoods for Profit
The oral care category
is losing space at retail,
which means that some
products are no longer
making the merchandise
mix. Is this good for
the category?
Industry Issues
The president of the National Confectioners Association discusses the opportunities for the candy category and changes at the upcoming industry show.
Industry Issues
A sense of humor and the ability to think on your feet can be valuable assets in the grocery business.
Industry Issues
Will this be the year that the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) finally takes off?
Equipment, Design & Operations
POS systems that are faster and smarter
are making the checkout process less painful
for shoppers and cashiers.
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