Author Archives: Elizabeth Louise Hatt
Shifting Shopper Behavior
Rising from the ashes of the recession, shoppers are hitting the stores with their smartphones and a new attitude. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 09 Article Archives, Cover Stories
Millennial Tendencies
I’m excited that Stop & Shop’s Scan It! program has taken off at my local store. But I get pretty frustrated when I walk … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
A lunchbox full of fruits & veggies
Produce companies’ kid-friendly snack packs and seasonal fruit promotions are making parents’ back-to-school shopping as easy as A-B-C. One of the most exciting moments … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 08 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Far from the tree
As apple and pear season kicks off, retailers are boosting promotions and in-store displays to meet demand. An apple a day keeps the doctor … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 08 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
A clear view of food safety
As transparency becomes the norm, manufacturers and retailers are making adjustments to provide a farm-to-fork view of the food supply. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 07 Article Archives, Cover Stories
The best from the Northwest
The distinctive climate of the Northwest makes for some of the most well-received produce and seafood in the country. The Northwest region of the … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 07 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
A Quality Shopping Experience
On a recent trip with my family I had the pleasurable experience of checking out a QFC store in Seattle’s University District. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
In the spotlight
Grocery retailers will be out in full force tasting new cheeses and scouting the hottest bakery and deli items at IDDBA’s Deli-Dairy-Bake 2012. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 06 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
An after school’s [out] snack
As manufacturers continue to grow their small-size produce offerings, it is up to retailers to make the connection with parents and kids in store. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 06 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Pork, I’m inspired!
A couple weeks ago a friend invited me to attend the National Pork Board’s Pork Summit 2012. The two-day event at the Culinary Institute … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Hitting the jackpot
Nutritional benefits and an extended selling season have made cherries a hot item in the produce section. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Nutrition on ice
Frozen fruit and vegetables offer healthy sales opportunities for retailers. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Center Store
Three ring food circus
With three of the largest grocery retail shows under one roof; retailers have ample opportunity to learn. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
A helping hand for the elderly
This weekend my 93-year-old grandfather died. He got sick a few short months after his wife of 68 years passed away. Whatever the doctors … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Dinner from an ATM
I was super excited to hear about the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM that hit the streets of Beverly Hills last month. The vending machine can … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
A Spring Showcase… continued
While April showers may bring us flowers, the rainy Spring month also brings the produce industry a couple of its favorite trade shows— the … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
A Spring Showcase
Retailers are looking north to see what is blooming for spring produce. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
The Top Tier
Fashion and mainstream style are influencing bakery designs. With manufacturers help, in-store bakeries should be able to keep up. Many argue it was Sex … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Advertising in need of some fuel
During a family discussion this weekend about saving money and racking up loyalty points at our various preferred supermarkets, I made a discovery. I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Giving back is the new black
Retailers are finding that community support does more than make them feel warm and fuzzy inside. It is growing sales. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 03 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
What a girl wants
National brands are innovating the feminine hygiene category, and private label is not far behind. This in-demand category is experiencing a facelift and retailers … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 03 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
What happens in Vegas…
My favorite aspect of my job is attending trade shows. It is an opportunity to see friends from the industry, match faces to the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
The Superbowl’s Missing Message
Soooo, how about them Giants? Personally, I don’t follow football, but as a New Yorker, I know a lot of people whose moods for the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Shining Bright in the Golden State
A smart and steady approach to growth not only kept Save Mart in the game through periods of economic turbulence, it helped earn it the title of Grocery Headquarters’ 2012 Independent Retailer of the Year. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 02 Article Archives, Cover Stories
Healthy side up
Following an all-natural or gluten-free diet used to require making a trip to a specialty health food store or searching out a small corner section of the supermarket. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 02 Article Archives, Selling Wellness
