Plans include investing in areas like fresh food and meals, as well as increasing the number of shoppers who buy groceries online.
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers
M&M’s, Marvel Team Up For Limited-Edition Mash-Up Packs
The packs feature the M&M’s Spokescandies dressed as Marvel characters.
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Non-Food For Thought: Owning The Holiday Occasion
By Craig Grayson, Vice President Merchandising & Marketing, Imperial Distributors Inc. The holiday season has evolved beyond a defined period of gift buying, decorating and seasonal shopping. For today’s consumer, it is a series of interconnected occasions (entertaining, gifting, baking, decorating, celebrating and preparing for family and friends), all taking place against a backdrop of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Foodtown Opens New Supermarket In Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill Neighborhood
The store is easily accessible for residents, with the J train stopping directly outside the entrance and three bus stops nearby.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services’ Golf Outing Draws Nearly 200 Players
The gathering was held at the Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey.
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Where Grocery Retailers Can Still Grow Bakery In A Flat $49 Billion Market
U.S. bakery sales have stalled at $49 billion. Brioche Gourmet’s Brian Gerraughty explains how premium brioche turns shopper splurges into basket growth.
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Solving Dairy’s 2 Biggest Pain Points: Shrink And Labor
Henschel-Steinau’s Noah Allen explains how modular dairy aisle merchandising like Extend & Load cuts shrink, saves labor and speeds yogurt resets for grocers.
Posted inInternational Foods, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Hispanic Assortment At 30+ Stores
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the stores have set up dedicated in-store displays and are offering special savings.
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Busch’s Oktoberfest To Return With New Sauerkraut Bread
Busch’s is launching a cross-department showcase of German foods, seasonal beers and store-made products, anchored this year by the house-made bread.
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
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Increase Retail Banana Sales And Profit
A longer banana ripening cycle extends shelf life, cuts shrink and delivers heavier, better-looking fruit. Thermal Tech’s David Byrne explains how.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Merchandising News, News, Suppliers, West
New ‘Made In California’ Label Created For Food, Other Industries
The program is now accepting applications at madeincalifornia.ca.gov.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Wellness Tour Brings Weekend In-Store Activations, 4 Mini-Fests In September
Kroger’s September Wellness Tour puts pharmacists, dietitians and OptUP sampling in stores every Friday and Saturday, plus four community mini-fest events.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Limited-Edition Josh Allen Packs Hit Store Shelves
Wonderful Pistachios has launched limited-edition Josh Allen packaging and renewed its scholarship program as the NFL star’s partnership enters year two.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Merchandising News, National
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
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Colorful Fall Produce Displays Can Drive Sales, Increase Basket Size All Season
Colorful fall produce displays, seasonal merchandising, cross-promotions can boost grocery sales, increase basket size and inspire shoppers.
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Who Pays When A Recall Empties The Shelf?
Recalls trigger duplicate invoices, unclaimed credits and miscoded costs that quietly drain grocery margins, says Ottimate CEO Shawn Lane.