Tag Archives: Nonfoods Talk

Nonfoods Talk: Phoning it in at the front-end

Posted on May 1, 2013 by .

Consumers seem to be more intent on surfing the Internet than perusing the front end. How does this impact the sales of products at … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 05 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Nonfoods Talk: A pet story

Posted on Nov 1, 2011 by .

The pet category offers retailers the potential for huge sales and profits, but they have to be willing to get into the game. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 11 Article Archives, Columns, 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

Nonfoods Talk: Sweet smell of success?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by .

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 →

Posted in 2011 05 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Nonfoods Talk: Writing the next chapter

Posted on Apr 1, 2011 by .

What lessons can supermarkets glean from the fall of Borders? By Seth Mendelson What’s the book on Borders? As has been well documented in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 04 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Nonfoods Talk: Feeling the power

Posted on Mar 1, 2011 by .

Rather than go the way of photo/film, the batteries category is re-inventing itself as consumer needs change. by Seth Mendelson The retail industry can … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 03 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Nonfoods Talk: Reshuffling the cards

Posted on Feb 1, 2011 by .

The social expression department was once the star of the nonfoods category. Its current struggles at supermarkets highlight the problems of all GM/HBC segments. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 02 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit

Nonfoods Talk: The emperor has no clothes

Posted on Jan 3, 2011 by .

The latest recall from Johnson & Johnson shows some holes in the manufacturing process. If not corrected, they can lead to even larger problems … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit