Between school, work, sports, hobbies and other activities, most families are busier than ever—and eating a meal together at home may not always be in the cards. But according to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), eating more meals together can help families fight obesity, develop a stronger connection and improve overall health! This month, FMI […]
As covered in our Market Watch feature this month, consumers are increasingly focusing on healthy eating and regular physical activity as a way to boost wellness and prevent disease. But they’re not the only ones—health-care providers, hospitals and clinics are getting in on the mix, too! An increasing number of programs that focus on improving […]
Hitting a Home Run with Health If you would have told me 20 years ago that health and wellness would be all the rage today, I would have told you that you were sorely mistaken. But within the last several years, I’ve been pleasantly surprised as the industry has gone from fringe to mainstream. A […]
Gluten-free foods are a necessity for the one percent of Americans with celiac disease. Yet according to research firm the Hartman Group, 27 percent of shoppers have purchased products from this rapidly growing category in the past three months. Why? Their top five reasons include: Wanting to try something new Believing they are healthier Trying […]
How consumers view health and wellness is changing—shifting from a reactive to a proactive culture. No longer is the sole focus on treating disease. Today, consumers seek preventative care and alternative approaches to promote their overall health. At the same time, self-knowledge is expanding dramatically. Sophisticated data-tracking tools are becoming mainstream, enabling users to monitor […]
Everyone knows that in-store experience matters—perhaps now more than ever. But what might not be as obvious to the untrained eye is just how big of an impact store layouts and on-shelf merchandising make in creating that experience. Retailers, however, are well aware of that importance—and increasingly turning to retail execution experts to ensure their […]
Back-to-school shopping is kicking into high-gear as children across the country prepare to head back to class over the next several weeks. Plenty of studies have shown that children influence household purchasing decisions. That got us wondering: just how much of a role do children play at the demonstration cart? We sat down with Sales […]
With Lidl’s recent launch in the U.S., Aldi’s expansion and the growth of consumables at dollar stores, the competition for Americans’ grocery dollars continues to heat up—especially in the value market. This naturally raises the question: how can traditional grocery retailers keep up without slashing prices across the board? The answer may lie in private […]
The life blood of global commerce is the smooth functioning of supply chain. In the last three decades, the growth of global sourcing has delivered tremendous benefits. However, there are risks involved in global sourcing—concerns that many companies ignore. “But it’s important to be fully aware of these risks and to take steps to manage […]
Technology has transformed our lives—impacting everything from how we communicate, to how we socialize, to how we shop. But after more than a decade of fervor for all things digital, a counter-trend is beginning to emerge. As consumers look to unplug from digital overload, they’re seeking out more varied and immersive experiences—particularly when it comes […]
