Fresh-on-the-perimeter: Smart steps to creating a produce destination center
Join Jack Sjogren and Kelly Sayko for “Innovations in the Fresh Perimeter” at Supermarket Sense 2016, September 21-22 in Conyers, Ga. Destination centers in the produce department are a huge opportunity for grocers aiming to capitalize on consumers’ dual demands for freshness and convenience. But these fresh-on-the-perimeter spaces require some strategic setup and merchandising. Here are a few things to consider before you jump into creating a produce-centric destination center. Think through the equipment you’ll need in your produce destination space. For example, a juicing program requires much more than shoehorning a juicer into the space between displays. Consider how [...]
Fresh-on-the-Perimeter — Produce Destination Centers Meet Shopper Demands for Convenience and Healthy Foods
Join Jack Sjogren and Kelly Sayko for “Innovations in the Fresh Perimeter” at Supermarket Sense 2016, September 21-22 in Conyers, Ga. Adding a destination center to a supermarket’s produce department satisfies two important shopper demands simultaneously. Offering pre-cut ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat produce provides time-saving convenience to busy shoppers. And it helps them meet their goals of eating healthier. Check out this validating data: About a third of consumers say they aren’t making meals at home because they’re just too tired to cook after a long day, according to a survey conducted for the National Association of Convenience Stores. 58% of consumers [...]
Opportunities to Expand Consumption throughout the Week
People love the convenience of grabbing a prepared meal from the store. Whether they’re running late to work in the morning or they’re eating lunch in between meetings, over 60% of people will pick up a fully prepared meal from a local store once a week. That drops slightly to just under 50% for ready-to-heat and semi-prepared meals. Over a third of people pick up ready-to-heat or semi-prepared meals three times a week. And a quarter of people go for fully prepared meals three times a week. For any supermarket looking to expand its prepared and semi-prepared meal business, these numbers [...]
Infographic: 3 Ways to Finance Energy Projects without Being Cash Strapped
The single greatest barrier to food stores initiating energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) projects is initial costs. The “sticker shock” prevents owners from acting on measures that reduce energy and maintenance costs, improve the customer experience and ultimately the bottom line. Learn more about three powerful ways to pay for energy upgrades while maintaining a positive cash flow: on-bill financing, traditional financing, and property-assessed clean energy (PACE) programs.
Four Things to Consider When Building or Redesigning Your Grocery Store
Envisioning your grocery store design is an exciting and interesting experience. However, the actual labor and application when starting or redesigning your brick-and-mortar retail store can be quite a challenge. Several factors come into play when you decide to build or reinvent your store. Cost, budget, equipment, and maintenance are just some of the determinants that define the scope of just how big your store redesign project will be. If you’re still figuring out the ins and outs of building or redesigning your grocery store, here are four things you need to consider: Using the Right Lighting Lighting affects the [...]
How to Optimize Cold Storage for Food Retail and Industrial Applications
Through the years, cold storage has been a vital component in food retail and industrial operations. Commonly used by grocers to preserve food products and prolong the shelf life of perishable items, cold storage is employed as well by pharmaceutical industries to store temperature-sensitive products. Cold storage has been key to helping companies around the world achieve their business objectives. However, at a time when efficiency, convenience, and reliability are of paramount importance, ensuring cold storage facilities are running efficiently can make or break an operation’s success. Here are some ways how to optimize cold storage for food retail and [...]
Fresh Foods Department Sales Bounce Back in Food Retail Stores
The fresh foods department is one of the areas in supermarkets and grocery stores that has been badly hit with a downturn in sales this past year. Since most people stayed at home, had more time to cook, planned no gatherings, and had children who weren’t going to school, sales of fresh foods like bakery and deli plummeted. However, in the past few months, as vaccinations continue to roll out in different states, people are beginning to go out more, get together, and are eager to live their normal lives. These changes have resulted in a gradual rebound of sales [...]
Major Applications of Industrial Refrigeration Systems and Its Importance to Different Industries
Different industries around the world rely on industrial refrigeration systems to fulfill critical process requirements, such as cooling production processes, food safety, and cold chain management. It is estimated that the global industrial refrigeration system market will reach $25.1 billion by 2026. This growth in demand for industrial refrigeration systems is fueled by many factors, including the rising consumption of perishable food items, the government’s investment in reinforcing cold chain infrastructure, and the heightened demand for more innovative and sustainable refrigeration systems due to looming refrigerant regulations. Industrial refrigeration’s application in different industries has been substantial, making it one of [...]
Major Applications of Industrial Refrigeration Systems and Its Importance to Different Industries
Different industries around the world rely on industrial refrigeration systems to fulfill critical process requirements, such as cooling production processes, food safety, and cold chain management. It is estimated that the global industrial refrigeration system market will reach $25.1 billion by 2026. This growth in demand for industrial refrigeration systems is fueled by many factors, including the rising consumption of perishable food items, the government’s investment in reinforcing cold chain infrastructure, and the heightened demand for more innovative and sustainable refrigeration systems due to looming refrigerant regulations. Industrial refrigeration’s application in different industries has been substantial, making it one of [...]
Overall Health and Wellness Will Be Big in 2022—Here’s What You Need to Know
The new year is just around the corner and consumers’ pursuit for the betterment of their health and wellness goals will remain strong in 2022. Consumers have already begun investing in themselves and finding the importance of personal health and wellness as we continue to battle the pandemic health crisis. Food will greatly drive health and wellness goals in 2022. Here are some things you need to know: Consumer Fitness Goals The pandemic did not just trigger some health concerns, it also gained us a few unwanted pounds. That is why a number of consumers are targeting their fitness goals [...]