Category Archives: Talking Shop

The vice president of global industry marketing for DemandTec says retailers and manufacturers are sharing more data to drive customer-focused promotions. Grocery Headquarters: How … Continue reading →

Sunsweet Growers’ product manager, dried fruit, emphasizes the health benefits of juices and dried fruit. Grocery Headquarters: What is the current state of the … Continue reading →

The senior vice president of channel management for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board says retailers can customize promotions for maximum impact. Grocery Headquarters: Tell … Continue reading →

The president of the National Confectioners Association (NCA) says nearly 3,000 confectionery items are introduced in the U.S. each year, more than any other … Continue reading →

The executive vice president of sales for Chobani says Greek yogurts are energizing the category. Grocery Headquarters:  Tell us about the state of the … Continue reading →

The managing director of Remis America, LLC shares the ways retailers can benefit by adding doors to refrigerated cases. Grocery Headquarters: Energy is a … Continue reading →

The vice president of marketing and trade development for the International Housewares Association says celebrity chefs and fresh and organic foods are fueling growth … Continue reading →

The CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America says the need for speed, efficiency and visibility is driving innovation Grocery Headquarters:  What can … Continue reading →

The director of new business development for Save-A-Lot says the company plans to double its grocery network over the next five years. Grocery Headquarters: … Continue reading →

The global director of the Accenture Customer Innovation Network says information is only valuable if you can make it profitable. Grocery Headquarters: What are … Continue reading →

The president of CHEP Americas says that the transportation industry is recovering, but companies are being cautious about adding capacity. Grocery Headquarters: What are … Continue reading →

The president and CEO of api(+) says the foodie phenomenon is sparking changes in food retailing. Grocery Headquarters: What are some of the most … Continue reading →

The director of sustainability and stewardship for Nature’s Path Foods discusses how eco-friendly packaging can benefit retailers and consumers. Tell us about your sustainable … Continue reading →

The CEO of ShopText discusses ways to create and monetize a mobile couponing channel. What is ShopText Mobile? Steve Roberts: ShopText is a mobile … Continue reading →

The CEO of iGPS discusses safety and sustainability issues as they relate to pallets. Grocery Headquarters: Safety is of course a priority for the … Continue reading →

Employees and customers can help to keep the store environments clean, sanitary and healthy, according to J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, APRN, … Continue reading →

The vice president of marketing with the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) discusses the year-round promotional opportunities for milk. Grocery Headquarters: What is MilkPEP … Continue reading →

The president of Emerson’s Retail Solutions discusses how manufacturers are addressing retailers’ energy savings needs. What are HVAC/R equipment manufacturers doing to help the … Continue reading →

The marketing manager for Bake’n Joy says that the in-store bakery category holds a lot of potential for supermarket retailers What is the state … Continue reading →

Touting value and national brands will help retailers win back market share, according to the president of Reckitt Benckiser, Inc. Food Products, the manufacturer … Continue reading →

The senior vice president of Goya Foods says now is a good time for retailers to make an investment in ethnic foods. What is … Continue reading →