One only has to spend a little time at a Wegmans outlet to realize that it is not your typical supermarket.
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Do you remember the movie Ground Hog Daywhen Bill Murray finds himself living the same day over and over again?
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The late business philosopher Jim Rohn advised people to work harder on themselves than they do on their jobs.
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Meat - or rather the rising cost of proteins and subsequent changes in shopper buying behavior - is a key focus of this issue of Perishables Buyer. It is no secret that, like most foods, the cost of beef, pork, chicken and other meats is on the upswing and resulting in consumer purchasing cutbacks.
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The New Year brings with it a host of added revenue opportunities for perishables merchandisers. And as our cover story which starts on page 21 illustrates, retailers can seize the moment by responding to pressing shopper needs and demands. A greater consumer focus on convenience-oriented products, for instance, will be occurring in most perishables departments, analysts say.
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The cover story in this month’s Perishables Buyer details the importance for retailers to establish and maintain shopper trust if they are to generate strong—or at least consistent—business while forging a credible reputation.
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Any trade show that includes Miss America can’t be all bad.
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The perimeter departments of supermarkets are where the action is. Seeking to attract the growing base of shoppers seeking fresh, healthy, convenient and flavorful offerings, operators of the deli, meat, seafood, dairy, produce, bakery and foodservice departments, as well as the refrigerated and frozen aisles, are upgrading and expanding their selections.
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In August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., reviewed how to label foods as “gluten-free,” and also gave a new look at what gluten-free means. 

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I was hungry last night. Even though my apartment in the city is surrounded by restaurants, I was craving something different, unique and homemade.
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Check out the May 2012 issue or go to the Digital Editions page to view the interactive magazine