Grocery

Retailers, suppliers note the items shoppers want

Line includes 4 varieties of chunky sauces

Free of artificial ingredients, added nitrites/nitrates, preservatives, corn syrup

Grocer deploys tailored assortments, creative cross-merch

Made in partnership with Asian-American restaurant chain

CandyRific offering seasonal ‘home décor’ items

Expo East panel discusses shift in consumer attitudes, buying patterns

4 Massachusetts stores providing education about, awareness of system

Each side to pay own legal costs

Expansion meets higher customer demand for organic, free-from foods

Punctuality, placement, presentation, pricing and product are crucial

Holidays provide product, merch opportunities