What the Future of Grocery Stores Looks Like
The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly changed how many of us purchased and consumed food. Even as the pandemic comes to a close, grocery stores continue to change. As we get into the future, grocery stores will continue to adapt to the needs of consumers. Look into these ways...
Reducing Plastic Waste in the Grocery Store
It’s among the most severe problems threatening the future of our planet. Plastics pollution has emerged as an environmental hazard of truly epic proportions. One need only to look around to see ugly pieces of plastic trash along roadsides and errant plastic bags...
The Benefits of Locally Sourcing Food for Your Grocery Store
There’s a movement growing across North America. More and more people are buying their produce from local sources, and many grocery stores struggle to keep up. According to a Maine-based local food procurement platform called Forager, 84% of survey respondents said...
Tips for Optimizing Online Order Fulfillment
In this day and age, many food retailers are creating digital platforms for their customers who like to order food online or for those who might need a helping hand looking for an item in-store. There are plenty of ways to create a platform, but only a few will...
Tips For Going Green at the Grocery Store
Finding new ways to go green is a lot easier than you might think. For example, there are plenty of small things you can do to help the environment when you shop for groceries. Here are just a few green shopping tips to keep in mind the next time you head to the...
How To Successfully Market a Grocery Store
There are plenty of marketing tips to make grocery stores stand out from the competition and attract customers. These are some effective techniques to improve any grocery store’s marketing strategy. Place Attention on Products with Multiple Uses Customers will...
Challenges in Managing Grocery Store Supply Chain
The grocery business has long been considered recession-proof because everyone needs to eat, right? That’s true. However, food retail is among the most complicated, dynamic, and brutally competitive sectors. Consumer demands are ever-shifting, while new models for...
How Grocery Stores Prepare for the Holiday Season
As the end of the year draws to a close, grocery stores everywhere brace themselves for one of the busiest times of the year. The holiday season draws massive crowds to the supermarkets and it can be extremely hectic. With the food demand at an all-time high,...
Benefits of Shopping at Your Local Small Grocery Store
Big chain grocery stores are more popular because their bigger marketing budgets help them to be more visible in most communities. However, when you pass by a locally owned grocery store, you're giving up the benefits that make those stores unique. Here are a few...
Emerging Technologies in the Supermarket Industry
Imagine your shopping in a grocery store, and the cart you are pushing down the aisle is laced with AI -- artificial intelligence. Every time you place an item in your "smart basket," scanners automatically read the item and charge your account. No need to wait in...