Category Archives: 2013 01 Article Archives
Best of the best in wellness
These wellness companies have been honored with GHQ’s 2013 Selling Wellness Trailblazer award. Continue reading
A very public slugfest
Does a punch at Walmart give retailing a black eye? The Black Friday that kicked off the just-concluded Christmas shopping season was one for … Continue reading
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
Off the rack
Grocery remains a significant source of single-copy magazine sales. Consumers may be absorbed in all of the reading material available on digital readers, but … Continue reading
Sounding Board: The numbers game
Both presidential campaigns were driven by data. What can retailers take away from this past election? November 6, 2012 will go down as a … Continue reading
Future Forces: Rethinking collaboration
Food prices, the food movement and the loss of the center store shopper will have a negative impact on the industry unless all parties … Continue reading
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
Tools of the healthy cooking trade
As shoppers strive to eat healthier, they also need to stock up on all types of gadgets to help them make the most of … Continue reading
Food Forum: An 8-step plan to refresh your store
From painting walls to introducing new décor and signage, here are some things that retailers can do right now to improve sales. By Norbert … Continue reading
Food Forum: The true price of recalls
It can cost millions to pull a product off the shelves, not to mention the damage to the brand’s image and lost sales. Recall … Continue reading
A darker shade of green
Equipment manufacturers and retailers are kicking their sustainability efforts up a notch by focusing on new technologies and comprehensive energy-saving strategies. While saving the … Continue reading
A vision for 2020
Food retailing continues to undergo major changes. Some of the industry’s top executives offer insights and opportunities. Continue reading
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
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
Produce(ing) a new start
With the New Year comes New Year’s resolutions, often creating opportunities for retailers to promote fresh fruits and vegetables. After indulging in delectable treats … Continue reading
Hooked on seafood
Increased costs for beef, chicken and pork have consumers trawling the seafood aisle in search of protein. Continue reading
For the love of spuds
Potato sales tend to slow down at the beginning of the year. By keeping them front and center in the produce department, retailers can … Continue reading
Culture Shock
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Greek yogurt is slowly taking over the yogurt segment, and with consistent double-digit growth retailers should be making room. Continue reading
