Retail Industry Insights
Power of Produce: The Produce Department through the Shoppers’ Eyes – Part I
According to IRI data, produce at retail is a large, profitable and growing category that represents over 33% of fresh sales. Given these stats and the growing consumer interest in holistic health, produce has the power to drive increase sales and customer loyalty for supermarkets.
Meat Case Messaging – From Protein to Production Practices
To properly respond to consumer inquires and instill trust in meat case purchases, supermarket health influencers need to understand the programs farmers are adopting to ensure nutritious, safe food, along with the best possible care for their animals and the land. Focus meat case messaging to highlight positive industry practices while helping shoppers have a better cooking and eating experience:
Leveraging Data for Effectiveness in Shopper Engagement
In today’s marketplace, data plays a critical role in helping retail dietitians guide shoppers on their health and wellness journey. SPINS data can help make your in-store engagement more impactful by focusing on the right products and the right ingredients at the right time.
Value of Registered Dietitians vs. Health Coaches
While many supermarkets have Registered Dietitian Nutritionists on staff, some are also looking into the feasibility of hiring health coaches. Let’s take a look at the differences between these two disciplines and the value they may bring to the retail setting.
Marketing to Hispanic Audiences, Part II – Retail Dietitian Engagement
How can retail RDNs engage more with the Hispanic community and what is important to this audience in terms of food and nutrition? We continue our look at marketing to Hispanic shoppers and specific considerations for successfully interacting with this population.
Marketing to Hispanic Audiences, Part I - What Retail RDNs Should Know
Maribel Alchin RDN MBA LDN, a former retail dietitian with Meijer, was raised in Mexico for 8 years and her family continues to follow many cultural food traditions. She has helped retailers “get it right” when it comes to attracting and retaining Hispanic customers. She provides these valuable insights that retailers should know about marketing to Hispanic customers: