Barbara Sax

Contributing Editor

Author Profile

Barbara Sax is a contributing editor to Progressive Grocer. She has more than 30 years experience covering a variety of consumer packaged goods categories in the supermarket and drug store retail channels.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

3/13/2021
'Alternative' Better-For-You Snacks Make Impact In Grocery
Nontraditional healthier snacks are gaining favor with more consumers and retailers

Barbara Sax
2/8/2021
Seasonal Candy Forecast
Backed by pandemic-fueled consumer shopping patterns, inventive selling strategies keep seasonal candy a winning segment

Barbara Sax
2/8/2021
Display Drives Confection Sales
Merchandising has become even more important as consumers shift their shopping patterns and retailers rely more heavily on self-checkouts

Barbara Sax
6/22/2020
Consumers Splurging on Sweet Treats
Candy is still dandy no matter the circumstances

Barbara Sax
6/2/2020
Right Products Grow the Baby Category
Compensate for sagging sales of traditional items

Barbara Sax
4/8/2020
Grocers' Pharmacists Tackle the Opioid Crisis
Kroger, Tops, Albertsons, Hy-Vee and more arm themselves with training, proactive measures

Barbara Sax
2/20/2020
Enlivening the Natural OTC Segment
Preventive measures, social media and novel formulations drive traffic

Barbara Sax
2/11/2020
Oral Care Category Goes Upscale
Grocers can cash in on consumers' desire for million-dollar smiles

Barbara Sax
1/16/2020
The Lasting Experience GM Can Create in Grocery
Category an integral part of a full offering for shoppers

Barbara Sax
10/13/2019
Developing Creative Ways to Cross Merchandise
Grouping complementary products at retail is key to lifting sales and shopper satisfaction

Barbara Sax