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Mass merchandisers evolve to reach modern day shoppers

Urban locations, eCommerce among ways retail chains adapting

November 10, 2016

British philosopher Alan Watts once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance.” As the American retail landscape continues to change, it seems as though mass merchandiser chains are joining this “dance.”

Natural, organic retailers address price point concerns

Channel receiving increasing competition from eCommerce

Jessica Jacobsen

October 10, 2016

Just as SKU proliferation has allowed consumers more choices for their food and beverage purchases, the retail channel market has seen its own proliferation of new stores for these products. Natural and organic retailers, also referred by some analysts as fresh format stores, are one channel that has presented competition to traditional supermarket share.

Health and wellness drive changes for vending machines

Variety key for vending machine operators

Amanda Del Buono

June 9, 2016

Beverages, especially carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), are an essential part of the vending channel’s success. Although the vending industry faces challenges, like complying with new government regulations and trying to meet consumer health-and-wellness demands, industry experts say that the vending channel is poised for growth.

Retailers investing more in eCommerce

Small-format retail locations see mixed results

Jessica Jacobsen

May 16, 2016

Last month, an article by Brigid Sweeney for Crain’s Chicago Business titled “For Meijer, bigger is better,” caught my attention. Not far from my family’s new home, they are closing in on the final stages of completing a Meijer store; so needless to say, my curiosity was more than piqued.

Mobile shopping apps fastest-growing segment

Drizly eCommerce app helps consumers find new brands, products

Barbara Harfmann

March 15, 2016

The digital age is here to stay, and mobile-obsessed shoppers have the world literally at their fingertips. Whether it's tablets or smartphones, apps can be used to count calories, refill prescriptions, research vacation destinations and much more.

eCommerce grows for consumer packaged goods

Drizly offers legal-age consumers on-demand alcohol purchases

Barbara Harfmann

March 15, 2016

As a baby boomer, I’ve never been a big online shopper. However, I did purchase a few items online this holiday season and was surprised at how easy it was. I capitalized on sales offers, didn’t have to look for parking or contend with crowded malls, and the items were shipped right to my home, saving me time, gas and aggravation.

Digital presence vital for food and beverage companies

Product content helps reach consumers

Susan Sentell

January 15, 2016

For today’s consumer, researching products online is the new norm for consumer packaged goods (CPG). Consumers want to know more about the products they are purchasing well before they grab a shopping cart.

Supermarkets growth to be stunted as competition grows

Channel looks to eCommerce, differentiation to compete

Amanda Del Buono

January 11, 2016

Even though consumers always will have to shop for groceries, the channels in which they visit continually change, and supermarkets now are feeling the pressures of these changes.

Mobile apps benefit retailers, distributors, consumers

Convenience and transparency made easy for beverage companies, consumers

Amanda Del Buono

December 15, 2015

As of July, the Google Play store and the Apple App Store each offered more than 1.5 million apps for download, according to Statista. There’s pretty much an app to make just about anything easier and more convenient.

Mintel identifies 2016 food and drink trends

Top trends address alternative products, natural formulations

October 21, 2015

As consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers get ready to transition into the 2016 calendar year, Chicago-based Mintel released its “2016 Food & Drink Trends” report. The 12 trends cover a range of topics including eCommerce and natural formulations.