Proper use of the right merchandising fixtures can increase product visibility and sales, while educating shoppers about a brand’s differentiating features. To get a feel
Well, yes and no. Some say they’re annoying. Others say they sell more product and strengthen brands. Are Cooler Screens a boon for manufacturers and
“First, the cost increases are real, right? We are seeing it in our supply base. I think they’re seeing it in ingredients, packaging, transportation, labor,
In the six weeks ended Jan. 9, in-stock rates in stores averaged 87% for frozen foods and 88% for refrigerated, according to the CPG Supply
Fourth-quarter gains of 9.2% and 7.7%, respectively, top other key segments charted by Price-Trak. Frozen and refrigerated foods had the highest manufacturer price increases among
It’s time to refocus on maximizing consumer satisfaction while minimizing cost. We tried once and failed. It’s time to try again. Remember Efficient Consumer Response,
‘WHOOPS, TYPO!’ In late October, Whole Foods started charging $9.95 per delivery. Here’s how Walmart helped spread the word. “You may have heard that starting
Retailers recognize the need for change regarding minimum wage, but worry about how much and how soon. With a $15 minimum wage potentially looming on
Here’s an expert look at rapidly evolving consumer trends and how you can profit from them. Shoppers are experimenting with home cooking, using new foods
An intercepted verbal battle between Vinnie Vendor and Rhonda Retailer (remember them?) as we bid adieu to a horrible year. VINNIE VENDOR: What’s with all
Back in the last century, when this cartoon first appeared in The New Yorker, my kids were still small. TV dinners never met with their
Shoppers are tired of cooking. How can you offer differentiation so they prefer your stores, and not your competitors’? Acosta’s recent COVID-19: Reinventing How America
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