Category: Produce Blueprints

When produce transactions start to go sideways, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of industry trading rules.

Metro Inc.’s growth from a small cooperative to a major Canadian retail grocer is characterized by strategic alliances and mergers.

On any given day, thousands of people peruse the aisles of some 950 Metro Inc. retail stores in Quebec and Ontario, choosing from a wide array of products, including both common and exotic fresh fruits and vegetables.

When produce transactions start to go sideways, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of industry trading rules.

While I may live in one of the most enviable places in the world for grocery shoppers—Austin, TX, a place where I can reach one of the world’s best grocery stores in less than 10 minutes—I’ll never forget my roots.

As dollar stores experiment with new formats and fresh product lineups, they’re also exploring higher price points that would allow them to offer more variety, but still at a price that beats the competition.

A major challenge for dollar retailers is many consumers, both regulars and new, often don’t realize the stores even carry fresh produce.

Two of the biggest challenges for dollar stores in the produce category are controlling costs and shrink.

While there are a number of factors spurring the growth of dollar stores, including lower prices and their proximity to shoppers, the pandemic has factored into the equation as well.

Fresh produce, while a difficult category under the dollar-store business model, can be beneficial for retailers and suppliers alike from a traffic and profitability standpoint.