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Follow Food Trends to Drive Sales

August 30, 2017

Following food trends isn’t just about the groceries you sell. It’s also about providing inspiration for shoppers, understanding their needs, and increasing access to the food experiences they crave. Ignoring trends, or simply neglecting to integrate them effectively into your merchandising, risks loss of sales and not capturing shopper loyalty.” Mark DiDomenico of Datassential, Inc. will be sharing the latest food trends at Supermarket Sense, September 20-21, 2017. From the healthy craze to what’s new or taboo, you won’t want to miss how trends can influence your store and your customers. The health and wellness industry continues its climb into

Food Trends: What to Expect in 2021

January 18, 2021

The year 2020 was challenging for all of us. For the food retail industry, last year was a time for retailers to quickly pivot, shift their business strategy, and consistently innovate and get creative to keep up with the ever-changing customer demand. Though it has been difficult to keep things afloat, our industry has managed to push through. As we enter 2021, several changes in consumer food trends, shopping behaviors, and consumer spending will likely continue to alter how we keep our operations up and running. Here are some trends that food retailers could expect to gain market share over

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 6, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has unprecedentedly changed the world and how we do business. Many businesses have suspended operations due to government mandates or fears over spreading the coronavirus. However, essential industries such as healthcare, finance, and supermarkets have remained in service during this health crisis. Supermarkets and grocery stores, eager to do their part in alleviating the crisis and flattening the curve, have adapted in ways that protect the safety and well-being of their employees and customers while also protecting their bottom lines. Technology and Strategic Shifts Protect Customers While Promoting Sales Many customers, consistent with stay-at-home orders, have

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

March 8, 2019

As busy lives get busier, more consumers are moving away from traditional meal times and toward unscheduled snacking that can occur at any time of day. They’re increasingly interested in snacks with the same high level of quality and freshness they expect from other prepared foods, and that creates opportunities for retailers. Fresh packaged snacks are a space where restaurants and convenience stores can’t easily compete. A snack program can be expanded with limited space, and repackaging existing food offerings in snack portions can build on your existing processes. Value can be added to simple snacks using fresh ingredients or

Here’s How You Can Heat Things Up This Summer in Your Food Retail Stores

August 16, 2021

The summertime, being one of the busiest seasons of the year, has traditionally been a great time for food retailers in terms of customer traffic and sales. Whether people visit their local grocery stores or shop for groceries online, the summer season is expected to excite—resulting in challenges to retailers in more ways than one. Good news—there are ways to heat things up during the summer season in your food retail stores. From showcasing summer food trends to refrigeration equipment maintenance, here are some tips for the hot and busy season: Showcase What’s Hot This Summer BBQ cookouts, family road

Plant Based Food is Here to Stay

September 18, 2020

Gone are the days when consumers can only eat meat from animals. Now, the emerging trend of plant-based food is going above and beyond market shares. As the younger generations seek sustainability amid food crisis, plant-based meat, milk, and cellular-based seafood are on the rise. Make room for plant-based foods on your supermarket shelves because it isn’t going anywhere this 2020 and beyond. Meatless Meat Plant-based meat was invented to address the greatest environmental threat which is the dreadful impact of the use of animals on food tech on the global environment. Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger are the pioneering

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

June 24, 2019

Unique food merchandising displays elevate a supermarket’s fresh prepared, deli and bakery departments. These displays help sell the delicious and savory products retailers pride themselves on creating, but also give shoppers a taste of something new and different that they may not normally eat or buy. The IDDBA 19 Show and What’s in Store Live Booth offered creative merchandising ideas for retailers to bring back to their stores and put into action! So, when they showcased the front of the deli with 16’ of Hilphoenix SMG service cases focused on life-changing eating programs such as Keto, Vegan, Whole 30 and

Supermarket Fresh Prepared Is Going to the Dogs (and Cats)!

July 3, 2019

The supermarket fresh prepared area is finally going to the dogs, but in a good way! Earlier this month, the What’s in Store booth at IDDBA s showcased a unique variation on meal kits, and yes, it’s going to the dogs and cats! While meal kits for humans are on the rise, the pet meal kits are a viable option for those retailers looking for ways to maintain a sustainability platform within their operation. By 2024, the global dog food market is projected to reach $100 billion, so this may be a great opportunity for retailers to gain additional sales

Working From Home 101 – Working Outside of the Office Requires Focus and Strategy

April 21, 2020

The workplace today has changed for the time being due to the recent challenges we are faced with and, for some of us, working from home is unchartered territory. Not only are we dealing with communicating with our customers and colleagues differently, but for some of us, we also have a spouse /partner /children sharing space and either working or struggling with the end of the current school year and trying to find balance. We are not alone in what is going on today, but there are ways to make working from home a little easier, so the transition is

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Follow Food Trends to Drive Sales

Food Trends: What to Expect in 2021

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

Here’s How You Can Heat Things Up This Summer in Your Food Retail Stores

Plant Based Food is Here to Stay

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

Supermarket Fresh Prepared Is Going to the Dogs (and Cats)!

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Follow Food Trends to Drive Sales

Food Trends: What to Expect in 2021

Food-Retail Establishments: Creatively Supporting Customers and Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Grab-and-Go Packaging – Convenience is King

Here’s How You Can Heat Things Up This Summer in Your Food Retail Stores

Plant Based Food is Here to Stay

Promoting Healthy Meal Options in Fresh Prepared Departments

Supermarket Fresh Prepared Is Going to the Dogs (and Cats)!

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