Category Archives: Nonfoods for Profit
Holiday rush
Retailers are hoping for some holiday cheer in the nonfoods Aisles as suppliers roll out seasonal items for entertaining, decorating and gifting. By Carol … Continue reading
Disposable income?
Retailers need to stay focused and flexible when merchandising the challenging disposable baby products category. By Craig Levitt Birth rates are down, unemployment is … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Eye of the storm
Hurricane Irene pounded the East Coast with high winds and heavy rain. It was the perfect weather for increased batteries sales. By Seth Mendelson … Continue reading
The evolution of GMDC
The 41-year-old trade association connects with members and prospective members via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. By Nora Caley When the Global Market Development Center … Continue reading
Reaping healthy sales from the sick
Retailers that are not prepared for the flu season are sure to suffer sickly cough/cold OTC sales. By Craig Levitt Hot summer days are … Continue reading
A real page-turner
Even As digital media expands, there is still a place for magazines. By Craig Levitt It sure seems like technology has it out for … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: The competition is online
Ecommerce can take a bite out of nonfoods sales. It is time to fight back against the Amazon.com’s of the world. By Seth Mendelson … Continue reading
Dispensing greater value
Grocers are using technology and their wellness expertise to build pharmacy sales. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy By bolstering the visibility and efficiency of their … Continue reading
Something to sink your teeth into
Specialty and image-enhancing products are growing segments within the oral care category. By Craig Levitt Baby Boomers are aging and health care costs continue … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Power in numbers
The decision to merge three shows into one could be a boost for the retail industry. But it is going to take a lot … Continue reading
Dispensing greater value
By bolstering the visibility and efficiency of their pharmacy departments, supermarket retailers are becoming trusted health care partners to their loyal shoppers. This is … Continue reading
Nonfood for Profit: A ray of sunshine
New government rules should bring a level of sensibility to the booming, but confusing, sunscreen category. By Seth Mendelson I can’t tell you how … Continue reading
Target aims for grocery
With increased emphasis on areas such as the home department, the retailer’s new initiatives are designed to help build grocery sales. By David Gill … Continue reading
The world of power
A retailer roundtable, sponsored by Grocery Headquarters and Energizer Battery Co., found that merchants are still excited about the future of the batteries category. … Continue reading
Hair today, profits tomorrow
Merchandise. Promote. Get repeat purchases. That is the formula supermarkets are hoping to follow when it comes to hair care products. By Craig Levitt … Continue reading
A ray of sunshine
I can’t tell you how many arguments I have had with people over the proper use of sunscreen products. Typically these little tiffs take … Continue reading
An attack from within
Many top supermarket executives are turning against the nonfoods category in favor of other segments. Nonfoods buyers need to defend their turf. By Seth … Continue reading
Navigating the NACDS Marketplace
Retailers can learn about emerging nonfoods segments and the latest merchandising tactics at the show later this month. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy Grocers looking … Continue reading
Young at heart
To ease the aging process, Baby Boomers have been driving sales of everything from vitamins to sexual health products. By Howard Riell The much … Continue reading
Smoke Signals
Value brand cigarettes, smokeless and tobacco-free options are helping tobacco remain a viable category. By Craig Levitt State and federal tobacco taxes are sky-high … Continue reading
A pampered pet set
Building on its reputation as an upscale food retailer, Wegmans is fast becoming a preferred destination for pet food and supplies. By Craig Levitt … Continue reading
Powering forward
Following a tumultuous few years, the battery category appears to be back on course and primed for growth. By Craig Levitt They say “patience … Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: Sweet smell of success?
Unilever has introduced a product that company officials hope will bring new sales to the deodorant category. Can it drum up interest in a … Continue reading
Here’s to good health… and beauty
Grocers are giving their HBC aisles a makeover and sharpening their product mix to win in this ultra- competitive category. By Craig Levitt In … Continue reading
HBC on the rebound?
HBC buyers say that supermarkets may be starting to win back consumers to their aisles. Can this trend be sustained? By Seth Mendelson Supermarket … Continue reading
