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Why Brick-and-Mortar Stores Remain Relevant Amid E-commerce Proliferation

Kim Camp February 28, 2023

In a time of ultra-modernization, shopping for material things and groceries has been commonly conducted online. With the acceleration of the use of online platforms, such as e-commerce, online shopping has been the most convenient way for customers to purchase. However, despite the proliferation of e-commerce platforms in the food retail industry, brick-and-mortar stores remain relevant. As the rush of

Embracing Technology in Food Retail this 2023

Kim Camp February 8, 2023

Technological advancements have pushed food retailers to continuously innovate to improve their overall store operation and provide an enhanced customer experience. With the ever-changing climate and customer behavior in the food retail landscape, technology has been a primary driving force for food retailers to adapt to the developing industry’s needs. As we enter this exciting new year 2023, the use

Four Issues Surrounding Food Retail That Will Challenge Grocers In the New Year

Kim Camp January 30, 2023

Given the ever-changing nature and complexity of the food retail industry, challenges and difficulties are not a novel thing. However, with lingering, pandemic-induced effects still in evidence accelerated adoption of technology in the food retail landscape, and supply chain issues continuing to take their toll, the challenges in the upcoming year have the potential to be particularly taxing to grocers.

Four Reasons Why Self-contained Cases Are Great for Any Store Format

Kim Camp January 18, 2023

Finding the right display case is crucial for any food retail store, especially since display cases are essential for most merchandising strategies. Refrigerated display cases maintain product integrity, provide easy product access to customers, and enhance the overall customer shopping experience; that’s why choosing the suitable merchandiser tool is essential for any store operations. Aside from the conventional remote refrigerated

How to Get Ahead in the Food Retail Industry in 2023

Kim Camp January 10, 2023

As an industry, we have seen a long trail of both challenges and improvements throughout the years. When it comes to competition, the retail food industry can be one of the more cut-throat spaces due to different existing food retail formats, retail channels, and now the proliferation of e-commerce platforms. With 2023 just around the corner, it is best to

EPA AIM Proposed Rule

Kim Camp January 10, 2023

A new proposed rule from the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) would have the following impacts on equipment sold and used in the food retail industry if approved: Beginning January 1st, 2025 • Equipment containing >200 lbs. of refrigerant must use a refrigerant with <150 GWP •Example: Centralized or distributed refrigeration racks • Equipment containing <200 lbs. of refrigerant must