Tag Archives: general merchandise

Nonfoods Talk: Making the right choices

Posted on Mar 1, 2013 by .

Figuring out what product lines to carry, and not carry, play an important role in a supermarket’s success. I got a pretty interesting telephone … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 03 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Reclaiming general merchandise

Posted on May 1, 2012 by .
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With dedicated focus, supermarkets can regain lost market share from the profitable general merchandise category. Evolve or perish. It is a basic business tenet. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit

The world of power

Posted on Jul 1, 2011 by .

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 →

Posted in 2011 07 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit

An attack from within

Posted on Jun 1, 2011 by .

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 →

Posted in 2011 06 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Reshaping the GM category

Posted on May 1, 2011 by .

Some grocers are ready to overhaul their general merchandise programs. By Carol Radice Blame it on the economy, fierce competition, an out­dated business mod­el, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 05 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh