Author Archives: Richard Turcsik
How sweet it is!
A well-merchandised candy selection can add fun and excitement to a shopping trip, plus sweet profits to the bottom line. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 05 Article Archives, Center Store
Turning up the juice
New flavors, blends, packaging and promotions are brightening up the outlook for the shelf-stable and frozen concentrate juice sets. Shelf-stable and frozen concentrate juices … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 05 Article Archives, Center Store
Food, glorious food!
I walk a half-mile from my house in suburban New Jersey to the train each morning and then three blocks from Penn Station to … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
For sale… and leaseback
Entering into a partnership with a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) can help retailers raise needed capital. Bill White always dreamed of owning his … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Upfront
The lulla-buy of Broadway
Mountains of fresh produce, competitively priced groceries and show-stopping prepared foods ensure Westside Market NYC will be a long-running smash hit. Click here for … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Retail Spotlights
On the waterfront
Tons of new products, trends and merchandising ideas for seafood were unloaded and sampled at the International Boston Seafood Show. Chef Richard A. Keys … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Setting sail
Buyers dropping anchor at this month’s International Boston Seafood Show will be hauling back a ton of new merchandising ideas. A record haul of … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 03 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Saved by the Belle
With higher quality perishables, competitive grocery pricing and improved services, the newly rechristened Belle Foods tolls an exciting shopping experience for customers in its Deep South marketing area. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 03 Article Archives, Upfront
Pick a finger!
JCPenney – or JCP as they now preferred to be called – recently sent me a $10.00 coupon for being a “valued customer.” I … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Passport to profit
A well-merchandised imported beer case can add traffic, sales and panache to the beer aisle. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 02 Article Archives, Center Store
Light cocktails
It’s like a light Mardi Gras in your mouth! Cordina New Orleans Cocktails has launched a 100-calorie line of its famous pre-mixed cocktails. Building … Continue reading
Posted in Grocery, What's New
Cloudy 1984/2020 Vision
For our January cover story Grocery Headquarters asked a panel of industry experts for their views on what the supermarket industry will look like … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
How to turn Cerberus’ Supervalu deal into an Acme of an acquisition
Earlier this week Minneapolis-based Supervalu sold five of its leading supermarket banners – Acme Markets in Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic region, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco in Chicago … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
The Fresh Market spreads the joy of food
Superior service, close alliances with vendors and an easy-to-shop layout results in a fun customer experience. Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Upfront
Dairy queen
Decadent flavors and enticing variations, coupled with stellar sales, solidify ice cream’s position as the royalty of the frozen food aisle. When the proprietors … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Center Store
Dangerous interchange
Credit card swipe fees threaten to undermine supermarket profits. For consumers it may pay to Discover, but for retailers quite the opposite is true. … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Upfront
Lake Success
A total remodel and massive expansion enables independent Elden’s Fresh Foods to maintain its lead market position. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 12 Article Archives, Retail Spotlights
Wounded Warrior Project raises $5 million
Officials of Acosta Sales & Marketing presented a $5 million check to Adam Silva of the Wounded Warriors Project last night. The presentation took … Continue reading
Posted in News
From head to toe
A strong offering of private label nonfoods items—from shampoo to foot care—can help supermarket operators increase sales and profitability. Nearly every supermarket has private … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 11 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Fields of flours
As the cold weather sets in the baking products aisle blossoms with a stunning array of ingredients, mixes and frostings. Let them eat cake—and … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 11 Article Archives, Center Store
Sunny forecast
IBM has developed Deep Thunder, a weather-modeling service that, according to officials with the Armonk, N.Y.-based company, can help farmers dramatically reduce the amount … Continue reading
Posted in News
Leg of Lamb Layaway
A layaway policy could help consumers afford a sumptuous holiday dinner. Christmas layaway programs have been in the news lately with Walmart, Kmart, Sears … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Web-Exclusive Content
Souped-up sales engine
Thanks to versatility, value and an array of new varieties, shelf-stable soup remains a powerful driver of center store sales. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 10 Article Archives, Center Store
Reigning cats and dogs
With consumers treating their pets like royalty, supermarkets have the opportunity to increase sales of pet foods and treats. A man’s home may be … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 10 Article Archives, Center Store
Supermarket Smorgasbord
With items made fresh, local produce and a 200-foot buffet, Shady Maple Farm Market is a feast for the senses. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 10 Article Archives, Upfront
