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Investing in food
If you’re wondering where the next crop of entrepreneurs, or in this case eater-preneurs, is being grown for the food industry, you might want … Continue reading
Quick Thinkin’… in the Dark
Sometimes it is important to make chicken salad out of chicken….. That is what Kraft Foods pulled off during the Super Bowl, specifically when … Continue reading
Mariano’s Fresh Market
Check out photos from Roundy’s Mariano’s Fresh Market, GHQ’s Independent Retailer of the Year. Continue reading
A time and place for technology
Some of my colleagues have used this space to extol the virtues of technology and how consumers use it. They, as well as many … Continue reading
Observations from FMI Mid-Winter
At the FMI Mid-Winter conference in Scottsdale. Some interesting observations. First, while much of the country struggles with way-below freezing temperatures you can’t beat … Continue reading
Here comes the future – are you ready?
It’s no secret that for years the biggest trends impacting the grocery channel have typically originated in food service. If you were wondering what’s … Continue reading
Tracey Altman gives GHQ the Wholly on Guacamole
Tracey Altman, the vice president of marketing for Fresherized Foods, the makers of Wholly Guacamole, talks about why guacamole is so popular and what … Continue reading
Cloudy 1984/2020 Vision
For our January cover story Grocery Headquarters asked a panel of industry experts for their views on what the supermarket industry will look like … Continue reading
The Big Cheese of Service
Two weeks ago I found myself standing in the cheese section of the Mariano’s Fresh Food Market in Arlington Heights, Ill. We were in … Continue reading
How to turn Cerberus’ Supervalu deal into an Acme of an acquisition
Earlier this week Minneapolis-based Supervalu sold five of its leading supermarket banners – Acme Markets in Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic region, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco in Chicago … Continue reading
Excitment is in the air
Can an opening of a new store really get consumers excited? The answer is yes and a great example is what is happening in … Continue reading
A&P Hits the Mark
Stopped into an A&P in suburban New Jersey on a Sunday afternoon and was shocked to see a store that was not only clean … Continue reading
The Fresh Market
For some retailers “natural” and “organic” are buzz words that attract a small population of shoppers. At The Fresh Market it is a way … Continue reading
Pinned with Love
Santa came early for me this year. Last week I purchased a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. The KitchenAid 5-Quart Tilt-Head Artisan Series in Buttercup Yellow, … Continue reading
Elden’s Fresh Foods
According to Elden’s Fresh Foods’ customers say there is no comparison to the thriving one-unit independent from the northern Minnesota lake resort community of … Continue reading
Teaching an old dog new tricks
On the heels of my last blog supporting the value of organics, an ironic thing happened along the way—my own family became believers in … Continue reading
Retailers Ought to be Optimistic but Cautious
I’ve just come off an hour-long webinar extolling the virtues of the recovering economy and the outlook for 2013—a financial lovefest that also focused … Continue reading
PMA 2012 Fresh Summit
The 2012 PMA Fresh Summit show was packed with new innovations and ideas — and it had record attendance. Continue reading
Why I love the produce industry… and a big THANKS!
Two weeks ago growers, manufacturers, buyers, sellers, marketers and associations converged on the Anaheim, California convention center to talk—and taste—produce. The new format of … Continue reading
Leg of Lamb Layaway
A layaway policy could help consumers afford a sumptuous holiday dinner. Christmas layaway programs have been in the news lately with Walmart, Kmart, Sears … Continue reading
More Sprinkles, Please
Have I ever mentioned that I have a serious weakness for cupcakes? No? Well, I have a serious weakness for cupcakes. My borderline addiction … Continue reading
Pitfalls of mobile payment
Imagine you’re shopping the aisles of your local supermarket and you pass a guy using his mobile phone. A common sight, right? But this … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes
Take a look at what retailers and manufacturers are up! Submit your event photo to be featured on the GHQ website. Continue reading
Shady Maple Farms Market
Shady Maple Farm Market is a literal feast for the senses. Continue reading
