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Private Label Blended Oils: From Idea To In Stock

Sponsored content By Kevin Cyr, director of retail sales, Catania Oils As the edible oil market continues to experience significant volatility, retailers are feeling the sting of high prices. Many are considering alternative options to straight oil, hoping to find a solution that is simultaneously profitable and appealing to consumers on inflation-induced budgets. At Catania […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Ask The Experts, National

Candy And Snacks: What’s In Store For Independent Retailers?

Sponsored content In preparation for the upcoming Sweets & Snacks show, Anne-Marie Roerink discusses what issues and challenges are important to independent retailers and what topics they can expect to see featured at the show. Roerink is the president of 210 Analytics, LLC, a marketing/research company specializing in food retailing. Roerink authors NCA’s flagship State of […]

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The Future Of Retail Grocery: What To Expect In 2024

Sponsored content In preparation for the upcoming 2024 NGA Show, NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara discusses the future of retail grocery and highlights how The NGA Show can help retailers prepare for future growth through educational sessions and networking opportunities. Q: What will the supermarket industry look like in the coming years? Grocers navigate […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ask The Experts, Grocery Store Equipment, National

How To Use Technology To Level The Grocery Playing Field

Sponsored content Grocery technology has seen a massive transformation over recent years, with big box stores dominating the landscape and changing the game for technology with the independent grocers. This prompts the question, are you utilizing your point-of-sale technology to the best of its capabilities? In our Ask the Experts, we talk with Rene Stai, […]

Posted inProduce News, Ask The Experts, National

Emerging Trends In Retail Ripening

Sponsored content  We’re talking with Dennis Kihlstadius and Gary Campisi, aka The Produce Guys, two of the most experienced and well-known experts in fruit conditioning for the retail produce industry. Dennis has more than 35 years of experience as a ripening consultant. Current and former clients include the Pear Bureau Northwest, the National Mango Board, […]

Posted inBakery News, Ask The Experts

Why Brands Can Build Consumer Trust To Drive A Category Forward

Sponsored content The bakery category is booming in America, as demonstrated by the incredible return to pre-pandemic attendance figures at this year’s IDDBA in Anaheim, California. Leading brioche brand, St Pierre also returned, bringing along a stunning “corner of Paris,” sampling quality products and demonstrating why it is branded propositions that are driving bakery forward.  […]

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Harnessing Perpetual Inventory For Independent Grocers

Sponsored content In the fast-paced and competitive grocery industry, independent grocers must continuously seek innovative strategies to thrive. One such method, although a familiar strategy, is the implementation of perpetual inventory. This process provides real-time visibility into product levels, enabling grocers to optimize their inventory management processes and enhance operational efficiency. This article will help […]

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Five Issues Omnichannel Grocers Need To Address This Year

Sponsored content By Mark Fairhurst, VP of marketing, Mercatus Technologies Inc. As VP of marketing at Mercatus, Fairhurst leads the development of the company’s overall marketing and brand strategy and related programs. He’s also co-host on “The Digital Grocer” podcast and brings to the show a marketer’s perspective on the rapidly evolving grocery tech landscape. […]