Category Archives: Columns
Food Forum: Offering choice
While consumers are concerned about their health, they don’t want to sacrifice variety, taste or convenience. How can retailers capitalize on this trend? By … Continue reading
Food Forum: Earth friendly and profitable
Recycling stations can attract customers, inspire loyalty and boost the bottom line. By Warren Stoll Retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are always … Continue reading
Food Forum: Handling slip-and-fall cases
Grocers need to rethink their approach as the law shifts in slip-and-fall lawsuits. By Michael Maniscalco, Esq. It’s a scenario that plays out in … Continue reading
Food Forum: What’s next for private label?
Will private label products continue to sustain their growth once the economy rebounds? The answer will depend on the retailer, the category and household … Continue reading
Food Forum: Scooping up customers
While Frozen Food Month offers an opportunity to kick start ice cream sales, the category needs year-round promotion. By Penny Baker Ice cream suppliers, … Continue reading
Sounding Board: Breaking the meeting addiction
How much does it cost to bring everyone together? There’s app for that. By Len Lewis So, you’re sitting at another meeting and the … Continue reading
On Point: Employees as an investment
A well-trained workforce can be a highly valuable asset. By Tom Weir Fortune magazine came out with its annual list of the 100 best … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Facing a Catch-22
Nonfoods can’t grow unless supermarkets give the category more space, but without a stronger commitment the prospects for growth are dimming. By Seth Mendelson … Continue reading
Food Forum: Protect your brand
Supermarkets need to have a plan of action if their private label products are subject to a recall. By Katherine Cahill and Bill Harrison … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Taking ownership
To thrive in supermarkets, nonfoods needs cheerleaders. Right now, the category has few outspoken leaders and that is hurting its performance. By Seth Mendelson … Continue reading
Sounding Board: The art of improvisation
A sense of humor and the ability to think on your feet can be valuable assets in the grocery business. By Len Lewis So, … Continue reading
Food Forum: Time to streamline
Will this be the year that the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) finally takes off? By Milan Vacval In 2004, GS1 announced the Global … Continue reading
Sounding Board: Branding in the age of Oprah
What can retailers and CPG firms learn from this brand-building powerhouse? By Len Lewis They laughed, cried tears of sorrow and joy, held hands … Continue reading
Future Forces: First at being second
A look at the airline industry can help retailers reshape their strategies for rewarding top customers. By Patrick Kiernan As Seinfeld’s George Costanza said, … Continue reading
Food Forum: Planning from the top down
Strategy is too important to leave to strategists. Leaders must take the reins. By Mark Lang Leaders need to agree on what strategy is. … Continue reading
On Point: Power vs. profits
Fighting among trading partners may be counterproductive. By Tom Weir Was it really only a couple of years ago that commodity prices were going … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: A Thanksgiving tale
Trying to buy a computer at Wal-Mart on Thanksgiving night did not create a happy ending to the holiday for my family. By Seth … Continue reading
