Tag: produce with pamela

Now is the time for retailers to highlight value whenever they can. Despite high gas prices, consumers are willing to go somewhere else for a better deal.

Discounters are moving in on mainstream grocers. Are they ready to hold the line?  

Do you think all tomatoes essentially taste the same? These two could not be more different. 

Operators are looking for any way to relieve pain points in the kitchen and optimize precious labor hours.

We may see more of this concept from Schnucks as retailers look to capitalize on this niche of the market. 

If your Chicagoland store is short a few bananas this week, it’s because they’re all at Jewel-Osco in Westmont.  

We have to do a better job of presenting the value, flavor, and freshness in the produce department so consumers don’t believe this hyped-up nonsense.  

I’ve read a few reports lately that, while they are foodservice-focused, raise concerns for grocery retailers as we round the corner into summer and beyond.

The "treasure hunt" style deep discounter operates 428 stores in the U.S., more than 50% of which are in California. The company announced plans to expand in new markets, and plans to open 10 new stores in the Mid Atlantic this year, and grow by about 10% each year.