Category Archives: 2012 04 Article Archives
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
Sending Meaningful Messages
Greeting card suppliers are finding new ways to keep consumers engaged in the category. Continue reading
Sprucing Up HBC Assortments
There are dozens of HBC categories from which consumers can choose. To help increase sales, grocers would be wise to narrow the list a … Continue reading
Feel-good stories
Officials at housewares and pet product companies say their categories are looking up despite a weak economy and high gas prices. Talk about optimism. … Continue reading
Sounding Board: Using technology to ring the till
Innovative applications can engage consumers, but will they buy? Are you as bored as I am with all the chatter about the technological revolution … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jesse Garcia
The senior vice president of sales and chief customer officer for Minneapolis-based MOM Brands says his company is well-positioned to grow in the cereal … Continue reading
A Spring Showcase
Retailers are looking north to see what is blooming for spring produce. Continue reading
Talking Shop with… David Kirkpatrick
The chief marketing officer for The FaVe Juice Co. says consumers are looking for beverages with fewer calories and more servings of fruits and … Continue reading
Good-for-You Getting Better
This is going to be a year filled with opportunities and challenges for the wellness and better-for-you categories. Continue reading
Liquid gold rush
A bright sheen is being brought to the cooking oil category from new varieties and brands. There is a gusher in the grocery department. … Continue reading
Food Forum: Looking for the silver lining
By David Donnan Commodity volatility can create business opportunities for grocers. Effectively managing escalating commodity volatility is rapidly becoming an increasingly mission-critical agenda item … Continue reading
Thrill of the Grill
The grilling season and consumers’ desire to eat healthier are driving protein sales. The signs of spring are unmistakeable. Love abounds, birds are chirping, … Continue reading
Checking gas prices
Though hard to fathom, higher oil prices may present a growth opportunity for grocers. For what it is worth, here is my read on … Continue reading
Behind the Looking Glass
Grocers are adding doors, LED lighting and other energy-saving features to refrigerated cases. At home, consumers keep yogurt, milk and cheese in the refrigerator, … Continue reading
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
The Belle of Bellefonte
It is easy to see why Weis Markets’ new flagship store is the most popular place in town. Continue reading
