Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26th 2015. Plan now while there’s still the luxury of time. Thanksgiving is all about maximizing sales and profits by building massive, fresh and seasonal and holiday related displays. Some of these displays can stay up through Christmas. Good planning and strong execution for this holiday will establish the momentum […]
WHAT’S A GOLDENBERRY? GoldenBerries, also known as Cape Gooseberries, are a tangy, low glycemic fruit. The Goldenberry (Physalis Peruviana) is a cousin of the tomatillo. Fresh Organic GoldenBerries, with the husk or peeled, are now available from Columbia. Some are referring to GoldenBerries as a Super Food. Why? The GoldenBerry is an excellent source of […]
You put together an ad planner to draw shoppers in with smart pricing. This is important in a competitive environment, but hot ad prices don’t guarantee a profitable month. What else can create excitement in your produce department? What else can you promote at without simply reducing margins? Are you really taking advantage of what’s […]
Organic Shiitake Mushrooms sell faster than Organic 1lb. Baby Carrots? Short answer… yes! Long answer… stores that cater to “lifestyle organic consumers” – yes! Traditional retailers that cater to customers that crossover to organic on occasion, may still sell more Organic Baby Carrots. What’s clear is that if you don’t offer Organic Shiitake Mushrooms you may […]
Dulcich Farms in Delano, CA is famous for their excellent quality Pretty Lady brand. During early fall they also offer their Harvest Hobgoblin Grape brand in graphic boxes and graphic pouch bags. Stores that have promoted this line in October have done quite well, even at higher price points since the packaging draws attention to […]
The local harvest is underway for pumpkins, gourds and other fall ornamentals here in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Do you have a plan to create additional sales, margin and customer excitement with this seasonal category at your store? We asked a few of our retailing experts this question: What are some smart tips, methods or […]
The CRACK of biting into a Honeycrisp, The TASTE of a mild, sweet Gala, The SMELL of apple crisp baking made with Ginger Golds… It’s the end of August and Fresh Crop Eastern Apples are HERE! The beginning of September is when retailers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will want to adjust their […]
What Organic Produce Sells Best During the Summer Quarter? We talk to many retailers who know they need to expand their organic produce offerings, yet struggle to find the right mix of items. Repeating the top selling conventional SKUs with organic counterparts is a common mistake since it only works in select commodities like Berries […]