Sponsored content A Q&A with Anne-Marie Roerink, principal of 210 Analytics 2024 Trends: Balancing Value and Indulgence Q: What were the major trends shaping the retail, candy and snacks landscape in 2024? The dominant story of 2024 was the “value balancing act,” as consumers skillfully navigated between indulgence and practicality. This year saw a surge […]
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How Refrigeration Regulations Are Impacting Retailers And How To Prepare
Sponsored content Hussmann spent the last half of 2024 on the road bringing its traveling roadshow “The Evolve Experience” to retailers’ doorsteps to share education and training on refrigeration regulations impacting how they manage their refrigeration and plan new stores and remodels. The approach has been designed to provide retailers and technicians across North America […]
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How Merchandising To Elevate The Shopper Experience Will Help Retail Win In 2025
Sponsored content Jake Huber, U.S. sales director for St Pierre, discusses how – and where – consumers will be spending their money in 2025, after 12 months marked by rising costs of living, disrupted with an election and five years post the pandemic that changed the world. Whilst value for money is paramount for retailers […]
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What To Consider When Implementing A Loyalty Program In Your Store
Sponsored content Implementing a successful loyalty and marketing program is an essential strategy for independent grocers and retailers looking to foster customer retention, drive sales and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market. With LOC Software’s experience in providing tailored solutions for independent grocers, we understand the importance of a well-thought-out strategy. Below we will […]
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Doing It ‘Ripe’ At EXP Group LLC
Sponsored content Fresh Perspectives on QC, Technology and Innovation with EXP Group LLC President Anthony Serafino EXP Group LLC is a multinational group of companies specializing in the production, importation and wholesale distribution of tropical fruits and vegetables from Central and South America to the U.S. and global market. From its 293,000 square foot, 35 […]
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Fresh Is King: How Grocers Can Leverage In-Store Baking To Build Sales
Sponsored content Charlie Wood, VP of sales at Bake’n Joy, discusses the latest bakery trends and key factors for retailers to consider when choosing a bakery partner. Wood has a history of working in the food and beverages industry. His areas of expertise include consumer products, management, marketing strategy, competitive analysis and strategy. He is […]
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The Future Of Retail Ripening
Sponsored content We all know the importance of having ripe bananas on display. They are the most visible, popular and profitable item in the produce department, if not the entire store and play a pivotal role in customer satisfaction and loyalty. That’s why nearly all of today’s leading grocery retailers have banana ripening rooms in […]
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The Future Of Shelf Management
Sponsored content Retailers are under pressure to maximize every facet of their business – including and especially at the shelf. With mere seconds to capture a shopper’s attention having the right products in the right place has never been more critical. Shrinking store sizes and increased assortments can make merchandising the shelf set a time […]