Category Archives: Center Store
Untapped Potential
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Wine consumption by Hispanic consumers soars, but marketing has to catch up. Imagine you’re a retailer ignoring 25% of your customers! Sound outlandish … Continue reading
The First Family of wine
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Draeger’s has been in the wine business for nearly 90 years and remains a top shop for everyone from everyday consumers and oenophiles to … Continue reading
Finding great wines close to home
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Fresh & Easy ramps up wine sales by expanding its offerings of wines from California vintners. Continue reading
Beers’ fighting spirit(s)
Beer companies have ramped up their efforts with new products, increased promotion and creative packaging to help retailers lift beer sales. As if the … Continue reading
Nutrition on ice
Frozen fruit and vegetables offer healthy sales opportunities for retailers. 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
The spices of life
The growing popularity of ethnic cuisine and the trend toward healthier eating has led to increased spice and seasoning sales. Continue reading
International frozen food court
Broadening consumer tastes and new products are helping to transform the frozen food case into a virtual United Nations of ethnic flavors. Continue reading
Flavorful brews
Mainstream beers have been losing market share for several years now as consumers switch to wines and spirits, but malt beverages in flavors like cola, lemonade and iced tea, along with related products like hard cider, continue to build steam. Continue reading
Hot times for frozen foods
While grocers’ fresh sections may be the sexy place to shop, consumers seem to be flocking to the frozen food aisle in search of convenience and value. Continue reading
Hop to it!
The Easter Bunny who is foretelling an early spring this year. And by doing so he is throwing a monkey wrench into retailers’ efforts to top April same-store sales by drastically shortening the 2012 Easter selling season. Continue reading
Fitness in the food bowl
Pet foods and treats that offer nutritional value continue to be favorites among consumers. By Craig Levitt There is an old wives’ tale that … Continue reading
Slam Dunkin’
New varieties, better-for-you offerings and line extensions of old favorites are making a splash in the cookies and crackers aisle. There is no unemployment … Continue reading
New spin cycle
More scents, formulations and a renewed emphasis on sustainability are transforming the detergent and household cleaner aisle. By Richard Turcsik Want to keep your … Continue reading
Quenching a thirst for sales
Beverage sales appear to be back on track Following two off years. By Craig Levitt Retailers can lead consumers to the beverage aisle, but … Continue reading
The pies have it
By offering convenience and quality that rival restaurants, at a fraction of the price, frozen pizza delivers strong sales and profits. By Richard Turcsik … Continue reading
Paper sales on a tear
Innovative new products, improved private label, environmental awareness and aggressive pricing are helping to grow the paper category. By Richard Turcsik The big news … Continue reading
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
Getting on the brand wagon
Despite private label pressure, national brands continue to influence the supermarket landscape. By Craig Levitt To paraphrase Mark Twain, the demise of national CPG … 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
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
A perfect match
Consumers continue to flock to the pasta and pasta sauce aisle, looking for nutritious ways to feed their families while sticking to their budgets. … Continue reading
Battle plans
Conventional supermarkets have to fight to win back center store sales and market share from other classes of trade. By Richard Turcsik A War … Continue reading
In the bag
New varieties and flavors, combined with rising consumer interest about its many health benefits, are brewing excitement in the tea aisle. By Richard Turcsik … Continue reading
Jumpin’ Joe
Coffee sales continue to percolate, thanks to new products that deliver coffee shop quality at a fraction of the price. By Richard Turcsik Long … Continue reading
