Author Archives: Carol Radice
Meeting of the minds
Industry officials call GMDC’s spring conference a must-attend event for anyone in the supermarket HBC business. Continue reading
Getting your guard up
Prop 37, which would have required mandatory labeling of products containing GMOs may have voted down by California voters last November, but one look … Continue reading
Speeding up HBC
Slow response in adding new items into the mix is just one of many issues costing grocers valuable HBC business. Mistakes happen. It is … Continue reading
Spanning the GlobalShop
There is no shortage of products and services for retailers to checkout at GlobalShop 2013. The GlobalShop trade show and conference dedicated to design, … Continue reading
Price Chopper Calling
A few days ago the phone rang and imagine my surprise when my caller ID showed someone from Price Chopper was ringing me. Turns … Continue reading
A game of cat and mouse
Every year thieves grow smarter, more organized and determined. To combat them retailers must remain a step ahead. Continue reading
Rising to the top
Retailers will need imagination with their assortment and merchandising if they hope to boost the average customer visit to the in-store bakery. Ah, the … Continue reading
Full House
The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago features more than 2,000 exhibitors. Continue reading
Healthy beginnings
Better-for-you breakfast options are jump-starting consumers’ mornings and adding dollars to retailers’ cash registers. Continue reading
Here comes the future – are you ready?
It’s no secret that for years the biggest trends impacting the grocery channel have typically originated in food service. If you were wondering what’s … Continue reading
Best of the best in wellness
These wellness companies have been honored with GHQ’s 2013 Selling Wellness Trailblazer award. Continue reading
Small consumers can add up to big sales
The right assortment and pricing can help grocers nurture growth in the baby care category. Of the many nonfoods categories, baby care has arguably … Continue reading
Teaching an old dog new tricks
On the heels of my last blog supporting the value of organics, an ironic thing happened along the way—my own family became believers in … Continue reading
A healthy bounty of frozen foods
Many consumers are looking for the convenience of frozen foods along with the advantages of healthy eating. Frozen foods have always been associated with … Continue reading
The ins and outs of licensing
When executed correctly, licensing can help companies enter new categories and gain instantaneous shelf presence. It seems like a sure-fire formula for success. Link … Continue reading
Tobacco goes high-tech
Alternative products such as electronic cigarettes are helping drive interest and sales in the tobacco category. Continue reading
Worth their salt
Healthy options and bold flavors are spicing up interest in the better-for-you snack category. Continue reading
Put your waders and gatekeeper’s hat on
Whenever a topic is paid a lot of interest there’s never a shortage of folks looking to poke holes in the merit it offers. … Continue reading
Organic opportunities
Increased availability, improved product appearance and unique offerings are creating new sales options for organic produce. Continue reading
Naturally Personal
Natural personal care products are evolving from a special treat to every day use. Environmentally friendly plant-based products that are free from harmful ingredients … Continue reading
Perfect pairings
Suppliers and retailers partner on cross-merchandising programs to build sales and foster loyalty. When it comes to building relationships and boosting market basket rings, … Continue reading
The GMO debate
Retailers play an important role in educating consumers. GMOs are at the top of the list of what people want to know about. Some … Continue reading
Rite Aid Ramping Up Wellness Efforts
Recently in my Sunday paper, I came across a sales flyer from Rite Aid, something honestly I would have put directly into the recycle … Continue reading

