Special Occasions

Merchandising has become even more important as consumers shift their shopping patterns and retailers rely more heavily on self-checkouts

Food retailer focuses on local beverages

Retailers should be thinking of virtual or small gatherings in the wake of a pandemic

Retailers should aim to be one-stop shops for football fans’ evolving needs

Chef Dave Zino on how grocery stores can help customers demystify the perfect grilled meal

Maximize the $150B-and-growing specialty food category in-store

Welch's has introduced its Valentine's Day Fruit Snacks, said to be suitable for classroom gift/card exchanges on the holiday. Each seasonal box contains 28 0.5-ounce pouches, each of which is to/from signable.

Wintersun Organic Aquavit from Bluewater Organic Distilling blends a 100 percent copper-distilled grain spirit with a balanced profile of caraway, aniseed and orange peel. The 80-proof spirit was developed for creative mixology but also is intended to be enjoyed as a straight spirit.

Managers need to step outside their sections and view the store as an ecosystem of products

Promotions throughout the store – and beyond – highlight fall seasonal events

CPG giant launches petition to lobby for SMUNDAY

Retailer to hold at least one per month