Bakery Features

Trends, strategies, tactics, and analysis on merchandising, marketing, and operational best practices in bakery retail.

ARTICLES

Part 1 of 3

All That Jazz

May 04, 2012
Presenters at the IDDBA’s Dairy-Deli-Bake 2012 seminar and expo in New Orleans will provide insights on merchandising to the evolving shopper bases.
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Part 2 of 3

The Decision Drivers

May 04, 2012
A study seeks to pinpoint the factors that trigger consumer buying.
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Part 3 of 3

A Bold Signature

May 04, 2012
The spotlighting of standout items can be a powerful shopper lure.
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It Takes the Cake

April 11, 2012
In-store bakeries are benefiting from strong cake sales, and additional growth opportunities remain.
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It's a Small (Bakery) World

March 06, 2012
Once obscure ethnic items can become big sellers, if you know your shoppers and the latest food trends.
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Bakery Spotlight

Not Free Yet

February 22, 2012
Relatively few retailers are offering gluten-free selections in their in-store bakeries. Yet growing shopper demand for such products is creating potentially solid revenue opportunities.
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Will The Cupcake Craze Crumble?

Consumers still crave cupcakes but some signs are emerging that demand may be slackening. To keep sales strong, try exotic flavors and keep on eye on the competition.
January 05, 2012
Consumers still crave cupcakes but some signs are emerging that demand may be slackening. To keep sales strong, try exotic flavors and keep on eye on the competition.
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The Shoppers Speak

December 16, 2011
Supermarket bakeries are popular, but operators must improve key elements if they want to further strengthen their relationships with consumers.
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A Standout Strategy

December 01, 2011
The merchandising of private label perishables can be an effective retail differentiator. But operators must have the right program strategies.
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Sweetening Holiday Sales

November 30, 2011
In-store bakeries are well-positioned to attract shoppers seeking desserts for the holidays. To maximize revenues, operators must leverage strategies to grab businesses from the center store and outside retailers.
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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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