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Cover Story

Mix and Match

May 04, 2012
Merchandising products together from different departments can enhance activity and margins. But operators must first overcome major rollout obstacles.
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Roundtable

Opportunity Awaits

May 04, 2012
Dairy merchandisers can potentially boost revenues by targeting key growth segments.
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A Fresh Food Fanatic

May 04, 2012
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is mastering the merchandising of prepared foods.
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Part 1

Is It Safe?

April 11, 2012
Food safety is perhaps the most crucial element in an effective perishables merchandising program. Experts detail the state of the sector and how retailers can minimize incidents.
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Part 2

The Retailers Speak Out

April 11, 2012
Astute perishables retailers have stringent food safety programs with elements that range from employee training to monitoring supplier practices. Here is how two major operators are dealing with the issue.
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Roundtable

Restaurants Beware

April 11, 2012

More supermarkets are launching and enhancing foodservice programs to differentiate their offerings and attract convenience-minded consumers. But running an effective operation can be challenging.
 


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On Target

April 11, 2012
Target Corp. is becoming a more active marketer of fresh foods. Analysts say the mass-merchandiser is headed in the right direction, but challenges to success remain.
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Meat Spotlight

The Right Price

April 11, 2012
Rising protein prices in a stagnant economy is having a major effect on shopper purchasing decisions.
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Frozen Spotlight

Frozen Goes Healthy

April 11, 2012
Growing shopping interest in healthy eating is leading to the launch of more better-for-you frozen offerings.
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Getting to Know You

April 11, 2012
Seafood sales lag behind those of other perimeter departments. Exposing shoppers to the benefits and varieties of offerings can jump-start activity.
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Podcasts

Drugstores are racing to serve so-called food deserts and private label is a major tool they'll use, says veteran consultant Jay Forbes.
Hear what Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid are doing to offer more food choices to a wide range of new customers.
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Perishables Buyer Magazine

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May 2012

Check out the May 2012 issue or go to the Digital Editions page to view the interactive magazine
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