Small Town America is always a special place, whether it’s in the heartland or in my incredible hometown – just 30 miles away from the nation’s capital. As the “Mayor” (technically, Town Commission President) of Poolesville, Md., I can tell you t...
Fresh foods is one of the brightest stories in food retailing today, and somehow it continues to get better. In SN’s just-published annual Fresh Foods Survey, some 75% of retailers said sales have increased in the past 12 months, and roughly the ...
Leading retailers have long recognized the need to be innovative in their approach to creating a single view of the customer they can use internally and share with suppliers — allowing them to work together to understand their businesses, enhance...
Sampling is a risk-free way for shoppers to try new products without committing to buy. Done correctly, it can have a massive effect on sales but hitting that sweet spot is harder than you might think. Shopper Behaviour Xplained has carried out e...