Category Archives: Web-Exclusive Content
Q&A with Jeff Manning, Cherry Marketing Institute
Jeff Manning with the Cherry Marketing Institute has been fortunate to have worked on a very wide range of category programs, from beef and … Continue reading
POS Shakeup
It wasn’t a surprise when IBM exited the POS market earlier this month—Greg Buzek at IHL Group called it one of the worst kept … Continue reading
A helping hand for the elderly
This weekend my 93-year-old grandfather died. He got sick a few short months after his wife of 68 years passed away. Whatever the doctors … Continue reading
I always feel like Big K is watching me!
Suggestive selling hits a little too close to home. One of my favorite things to do at lunch hour is to take a walk … Continue reading
Weis Markets
The opening of Weis Markets’ latest flagship store in Bellefonte, Pa., in late February attracted all three local Central Pennsylvania TV station’s news crews. … Continue reading
Dinner from an ATM
I was super excited to hear about the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM that hit the streets of Beverly Hills last month. The vending machine can … Continue reading
Boston Seafood Show 2012
Lobsters, flounder and shrimp, oh my! Here are some highlights from GHQ’s visit to the International Boston Seafood Show. Continue reading
The Food Emporium, NYC
GHQ’s Executive Editor Richard Turcsik visited The Food Emporium on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Continue reading
Relying on Reliable
You know, you just can’t please some people! The term “retail experience” often tops the list of industry issues and those in the know … Continue reading
A step in the right direction
In writing this year’s State of the Wellness Industry article for our April issue, experts I spoke with resoundingly agreed the future of the … Continue reading
Advertising in need of some fuel
During a family discussion this weekend about saving money and racking up loyalty points at our various preferred supermarkets, I made a discovery. I … Continue reading
The Language of Supermarkets
It is a habit I have had for quite a while and one I cannot seem to shake. I have a tendency to ask … Continue reading
Penney for your thoughts
A leading department store switches to Everyday Low Pricing. The question is will it work? JCPenney Company made a lot of news this month … Continue reading
What happens in Vegas…
My favorite aspect of my job is attending trade shows. It is an opportunity to see friends from the industry, match faces to the … Continue reading
The Superbowl’s Missing Message
Soooo, how about them Giants? Personally, I don’t follow football, but as a New Yorker, I know a lot of people whose moods for the … Continue reading
Social Value
Did you ever wish you could sit at the cool kids’ table when you were in high school? Well, now you can thanks to … Continue reading
Fancy Food Show Winter 2012
The Winter Fancy Food Show held in mid-January in San Francisco’s Moscone Center attracted a record 18,000 attendees. Read GHQ‘s preview to the show, … Continue reading
A Millennial Perspective… on blogging
Last week I received an e-newsletter from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board announcing the launch of its 3rd annual “30 Days, 30 Ways with … Continue reading
2012. Year of the Customer?
Happy New Year! As I reflect back on this past holiday shopping experience, I am saddened to say it left me realizing once again … Continue reading
Q&A with Larry Andrews, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Larry Andrews, retail marketing director for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), tells GHQ what retailers can expect in the coming year in the seafood industry … Continue reading
Healthy Promotions
This morning on my way to work I came across an NPR story about the controversy over an anti-obesity advertising campaign in Georgia. The … Continue reading
Shout about it!
Having just completed a story about LEED certification, I am probably more aware than the average shopper when it comes to energy-saving equipment in … Continue reading
Shorty’s The Urban Market
To kick off 2012, Grocery Headquarters’ January Retailer Spotlight features Shorty’s The Urban Market in Lexington, Ky. In just 5,000 square feet of space, … Continue reading
Q&A with Bill Monroe, CEO of Pompeian Olive Oil
Bill Monroe, CEO of Pompeian Olive Oil, tells Grocery Headquarters how Pompeian continues to grow the olive oil category. What is the biggest obstacle … Continue reading
Q&A with Produce Growers on Supporting Consumers New Year’s Resolutions
With the new year upon us, people are re-committing to eating healthy and getting in shape. Retailers can help shoppers stick to their goals … Continue reading
