Category Archives: Center Store
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
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
Olive oil is branching out
Taste as well as health benefits continue to draw consumers into the olive oil category. Over the last two months The New York Times … Continue reading
Spice is nice
Retailers are racking up sales as today’s consumers are more willing to experiment with spices and seasonings. There was a time, not too long … Continue reading
Passport to profit
A well-merchandised imported beer case can add traffic, sales and panache to the beer aisle. 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
Drinking it in
Beverages were flowing throughout the 2012 NACS Show in Las Vegas, setting new trends and delivering exciting new flavors. This year’s National Association of … Continue reading
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
Positive grains
More and more, consumers are interested in healthier options when shopping the supermarket cereal aisle. Continue reading
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
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
Raising the Bar
New developments in alcoholic spirits are bringing sales and excitement back to center store. Continue reading
Perfect pairings
Suppliers and retailers partner on cross-merchandising programs to build sales and foster loyalty. When it comes to building relationships and boosting market basket rings, … Continue reading
Fired up for frozen foods
Frozen food sales continue to improve as both retailers and manufacturers look to expand eating occasions. The relationship between consumers and frozen foods has … Continue reading
Happy Holidays
Seasonal offerings along with other new and unique items are bringing extra sweetness to the candy aisle. Continue reading
Ice cream social
The summer months provide retailers with ample opportunity to promote and sell frozen treats. Continue reading
Squeezing the juice
Manufacturers hope to invigorate the shelf-stable juice category with lower-calorie, healthful options. Getting people, especially kids, to eat the USDA daily-recommended allowance of fruits … Continue reading
Sweet sixteen
The Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrated a key milestone with record-setting attendance. This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, … Continue reading
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
