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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Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Margins
Sponsored content Shrink silently chips away at profits through outdated product, theft, overstocking, damage and errors. These losses aren’t just missed revenue – they lead to dissatisfied customers and reduced reinvestment opportunities. Reducing shrink isn’t just about cutting losses – it’s about gaining clarity, control and profitability in a competitive industry. Shrink is the difference […]
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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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NGA CEO Greg Ferrara & Coborn’s SVP Dennis Host On Grocery Innovation, Opportunity
Sponsored content With a shared passion for supporting independent grocers and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders, Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association, and Dennis Host, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Coborn’s, a 135+ location Midwest chain, discuss Host’s unconventional path into the grocery industry, key lessons he’s learned […]
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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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How Geissler’s Supermarkets Added Shopping Carts With AI
Sponsored content Nick Nickitas, general manager of local independent grocery at Instacart, sat down for a conversation with Bob Rybick, president and CEO of Geissler’s Supermarket, to discuss the strategy behind Geissler’s decision to replace a majority of their shopping carts with AI-powered smart Caper Carts, making them one of the first retailers in the […]
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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 […]