Category Archives: 2011 07 Article Archives
Spicing up soup sales
Manufacturers are looking to ethnic flavors, packaging enhancements and healthier offerings to invigorate soup sales. By Craig Levitt Soup sales are, to be blunt, … Continue reading
Gang green
Grocers’ IT departments are helping take the sustainability movement to the next level. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy Grocers face pressures from many factions when … Continue reading
3PLs lend a hand
Third-party logistics providers help keep the supply chain running smoothly, freeing up grocers to focus on their core business. By Kim Ann Zimmermann As … Continue reading
Nonfood for Profit: A ray of sunshine
New government rules should bring a level of sensibility to the booming, but confusing, sunscreen category. By Seth Mendelson I can’t tell you how … Continue reading
A show of fresh ideas
Consumers continue to demand higher quality foods from in-store bakeries and delis. Manufacturers at the IDDBA’s Dairy Deli Bake Expo showed retailers that they … Continue reading
Breakout products from SIAL
From healthy oils to delectable pastries, the floor at this Canadian trade show was bursting with items to entice U.S. consumers. By Richard Turcsik … Continue reading
Spinning profits
As usage occasions expand and equipment becomes customizable, retailers can get more out of their rotisserie ovens. By Kim Ann Zimmermann The chicken has … Continue reading
An Independent Voice: Mixing and mingling
Independent grocers such as Giant Eagle are leading the way when it comes to harnessing the power of social media. By Jane Olszeski Tortola … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Ryan Tu
The president of Pasta Prima says the difference between today’s and yesterday’s gluten-free products is quality. Grocery Headquarters: What are the current trends and … Continue reading
Packaged deals
Cash- and time-strapped consumers are turning to packaged meats to feed their families. By Deena Amato-McCoy The tight economy has created a more value-centric … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Suzette Overgaag
The vice president and CFO of North Shore Sales & Marketing talks about the value and profitability of fresh living herbs. Grocery Headquarters: Tell … Continue reading
On Point: Penny wise, pound foolish
Food safety looks like the wrong place to make budget cuts. By Tom Weir In America, the route to safer eating sometimes seems to … Continue reading
Target aims for grocery
With increased emphasis on areas such as the home department, the retailer’s new initiatives are designed to help build grocery sales. By David Gill … Continue reading
Reformulating function
Unique ingredients and health-driven benefits of functional beverages are serving as a growth engine for an otherwise mature beverage category. By Carol Radice Lucille … Continue reading
The world of power
A retailer roundtable, sponsored by Grocery Headquarters and Energizer Battery Co., found that merchants are still excited about the future of the batteries category. … Continue reading
Sounding Board: Seed money
If you want to know what items will be in the produce department 15 years from now, talk to a genetic scientist today. By … Continue reading
Ways of the West
For years Idaho and Oregon have been delivering high-end produce to grocery retailers across the nation. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt Produce growers in the … Continue reading
Food Forum: Seven ways to woo shoppers
From tweaking store layouts to localizing assortments, here are some things retailers can do right now to put customers front and center. By Candace … Continue reading
Sticky & sweet
From health-conscious chocolate bars to salty energy snacks, there was something for everyone at the 2011 Sweets & Snacks Expo. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt … Continue reading
Capitol investment
The upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show brings a change in venue and a chance for retailers to scope out the latest gourmet products to … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jeffrey Kao
The vice president and general manager for NCR Healthcare discusses self-service technology at retail health clinics. Grocery Headquarters: Retail health clinics are becoming more … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Ralph Arthur
The president of dedicated contract carriage for Ruan Transportation Management Systems says third-party logistics providers can free up grocers to concentrate on issues that … Continue reading
Hair today, profits tomorrow
Merchandise. Promote. Get repeat purchases. That is the formula supermarkets are hoping to follow when it comes to hair care products. By Craig Levitt … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jerry Colburn
With more than 150 products, Ener-G Foods offers a one-stop shopping experience, says the company’s national sales and marketing manager. Grocery Headquarters: What can … Continue reading
