New easy-order kits for category-specific product now available for FFR's Power Zone® Sure-Set™ self-facing system

New easy-order kits for popular product categories are now available for the Power Zone® Sure-Set™ Self-facing System by FFR Merchandising.

CVS buys up Target pharma sites in $1.9B purchase

June 16, 2015

CVS Health is buying mega retailer Target’s pharmacy and clinic business units for $1.9 billion, which gives CVS Health an additional 1,660 pharmacies across…

Ensure recipe consistency and quality with new rotating ingredient scale

Guarantee precise ingredient measurement to ensure recipe consistency and quality with the new Rotating Ingredient Scale from FFR Merchandising.

How grocers, food retailers can keep up with restaurants

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Grocery retailers, armed with unprecedented levels of insights and technology, have the opportunity to provide consumers with the experiences and products they…

Add high-end appeal to displays with new wood nesting tables

Add high-end appeal to displays with new four-piece wood Nesting Tables from FFR Merchandising.

Create eco-friendly case displays with new sustainable bamboo servingware.

Create eco-friendly case displays with new sustainable Bamboo Servingware from FFR Merchandising.

Report: Consumers will use subscription-based services if easy, affordable

May 27, 2015

Consumer study reveals top subscription services and how super subscriber shoppers select Internet, cable, mobile phone, streaming, grocery and other services.

Boost shelving life and display appeal with new aluminum produce shelves

Boost shelving life and display appeal with new Aluminum Direct Hook-In Shelves from FFR Merchandising.

Grocery store sales surpassed by restaurants for the first time

May 18, 2015

Monthly sales at restaurants exceeded grocery store sales for the first time on record, the National Restaurant Association reported.

Whole Foods and Cravy partner to test grocery delivery

May 18, 2015

Cravy, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based technology company, and Whole Foods Market have teamed up to test an on-demand delivery program for residents in West…

Merchandise 50% more beverage cans in the same display space with new can merchandiser

Merchandise 50% more beverage cans in the same amount of display space with the new Three-Tier Can Merchandiser from FFR Merchandising.

Whole Foods delivers record Q2 sales

May 12, 2015

Whole Foods ended the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments of approximately $1.1 billion.

Chef Ernesto launches all-natural foods at select Dollar Trees

May 5, 2015

Chef Ernesto is announcing a nationwide rollout of its all-natural frozen food line now available at Dollar Tree stores from New England to North Carolina.

Buying groceries online gaining acceptance globally

April 30, 2015

More than half of global consumers are willing to buy groceries online, according to Nielsen Global. Survey also shows 57 percent of shoppers consider grocery…

Highlight categories and promotions with new magnetic supergrip® sign holders

Highlight categories, promotions and more throughout the store with new magnetic sign holders from FFR Merchandising: the 103 SuperGrip® Flush Magnetic Sign…

Boost yogurt sales, save on labor and shrink, with innovative new yougurt merchandiser

Boost yogurt sales while saving on labor and shrink expenses with FFR’s new Power Zone® FlexRoller™ System for Yogurt.

From stock options to oranges: Whole Foods Rewards is a natural for growth

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Whole Foods is enjoying the fruits of its marketing labor these days, but its long-term success may rely more on its affinity for workers than affinity with…

Report sees growth in multichannel grocery shopping

February 18, 2015

Multichannel grocery shopping is surging across the globe, with the birth of a new child being a primary driver of an increased propensity to buy online…

Hy-Vee selects Interactions for experiential marketing services

February 10, 2015

Interactions will engage shoppers through experiential marketing events in 50 store locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri, with plans to expand to…

Three micro-trends of the retail customer experience

by Jeannie Walters — Chief Customer Experience Investigator, 360Connext

There are several ways the retail customer experience is actually becoming smaller, and it seems to be a good thing for sales and customers.