In recent years, we have seen a significant shift in how people shop for groceries. Online grocery shopping and curbside pick-up have become increasingly popular, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the rise of technology, many grocery... (Read More)
We’ve talked a lot about retail payments in the past, and for good reason. How your store manages the money that comes through the door has a direct impact on your bottom line. Consumers expect a diversity of payments. Is your store meeting their... (Read More)
If you’ve been to a grocery industry show recently—UNFI’s Spring & Summer Show, National Grocers Association, Natural Products Expo West--you’ve no doubt heard the growing buzz about electronic shelf labels on the tradeshow floor.
While... (Read More)
We talk a lot about sustainability in the industry. And why do we do that? Because it's essential. The grocery sector has come a long way in "greening" the industry, but much work still needs to be done. How can grocers become even more sustainable... (Read More)
It's an appropriate question. Because if your store doesn't have a couponing strategy, you're leaving money on the table. Just take a moment to consider how many different items you have in your store. According to a study from the Food Marketing... (Read More)
What is one of the most important things to a grocer or brick-and-mortar retailer? Foot traffic. While a lot of business has moved online, people are still going to stores to do their shopping. Especially their grocery shopping. When compared to... (Read More)
What would we do without grocery stores and supermarkets? The fact is, grocers and supermarkets are pivotal to modern food distribution. And yet the grocery industry cannot rest easy. It needs to evolve to compete among the more technologically... (Read More)
Proper shelf management is critical for retail stores that want to grow. When it comes to growing sales, retailers and their suppliers must pay very close attention to how their shelves are organized. Consider that according to some surveys... (Read More)
Here is something that is going to blow your mind. E-commerce sales growth over the past several decades has been explosive, and yet, to this day, 61% of Gen Zers still would rather shop in a physical store. Could it be because there is still... (Read More)