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Publix rethinks the ubiquitous Retail Endcap
Yes, it’s true. I took a dozen in-store pictures in a grocery store while on vacation. But, it’s rare for @ShopperAnnie to get a chance to shop in a brand spanking new major grocery store. Overall, I’d rate this newly … Continue reading
Posted in Brand News, Retail News, Shopper Marketing
Tagged food, retail, Retail Merchandising, Shopper Marketing
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Why is your refrigerator so empty?
I was asked this question by my 24 year old nephew yesterday. It’s been bugging me, since just this week I made an internal promise to back off the amount of money I spend on groceries. The easy answer is … Continue reading
Posted in Point of View, Shopper Marketing, Shopper Stories
Tagged Beverage, Economy, food, Shopper Marketing, Shopping
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You Can Eat It Raw
In August, in Michigan, the bi-colored sweet corn is so good you can eat it raw right off the cob. No boiling water, nor grill, no butter, no salt, no pepper needed. Just strip the husk, rinse it with fresh … Continue reading
Is a Big Mac FoodTruck the unworthy giant?
Food trucks are a fascinating trend. Or are they just a fad? This form of retail erupted on the urban scene a few years back, and accelerated rapidly with the help of a reality TV show and social media. Now … Continue reading
Growing Dinner
I’ve always been a gardener, inspired since grades school by my Dad’s backyard plot of tomatoes, squash, corn and more. He taught me how to make black gold, layering kitchen scraps, brown leaves, grass clippings in thirds, carefully watering and … Continue reading
Are today’s parents nuts? Retailers can help.
The schools-imposed ban on bringing in peanuts and other common food allergens is, of course, controversial, especially if you’re a parent of a whiny kid who wants PBJ’s for lunch every day. To get a sense of the current consumer … Continue reading
Where is the fat, really?
Like Phil Lempert and the researchers that publish The Lempert Report, I too am surprised by the recent IFIC study results that fewer Americans are concerned about their weight, don’t consider themselves to be obese (even though they are) and … Continue reading
Green Bean Casserole. Under-baked at retail.
Don’t get me wrong. I am a loyal Target shopper. But lately, I’ve been seeing some rather troublesome merchandising trends in their stores. This one really stands out in my mind as a miss. In fact, had I not stopped … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Holiday, Retail Merchandising, Shopper Marketing, shopper stories
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Rolling Homegrown
Rolling homegrown love in the kitchen! Continue reading
Is Holiday Spending at Risk?
This holiday season, retailers may have more to blame than weather for missed sales forecasts. An imminent rise in food prices could catch shoppers off guard just as they are trying to provide big family meals. Consider the turkey a … Continue reading
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