2014 Prediction #4: Growth in Small Formats
Neil Stern, senior partner for McMillanDoolittle, Chicago, said he predicts a jump in the growth of small-format stores — what he calls “Small Formats, Take 2.” read more Supermarket News
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2014 Prediction #5: Hospitals Team With Retail Dietitians
As hospitals and physician groups join Accountable Care Organizations whereby financial incentives are earned for keeping patients healthy and out of the hospital, health care providers are beginning to refer … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #6: Consumers Forgo Functional for Nutrient Dense
Ginger beer, nori sheets and pu-erh tea are a few of the inherently nutritious foods and drinks that will benefit from consumers’ predilection for easy to consume pick-me-ups in 2014. … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #7: Retailers Crib From Pop-Ups, Food Halls
To spice up foodservice in 2014, supermarkets will take inspiration from pop-up restaurants and food halls like Eataly. read more Supermarket News
2014 Prediction #8: Food Deserts Breed Innovation
2014 could herald the introduction of new business models that seek to solve the challenges of serving certain low-income areas with affordable and nutritious food offerings, according to some observers. … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #9: Gestation Crate Promises Implemented
Next year, supermarkets will start walking the walk on their sow housing pledges. read more Supermarket News
2014 Prediction #10: Women in Produce Initiatives Gain Momentum
Last year the produce industry ramped up its efforts to support women in executive roles, and these initiatives are likely to have continued impact through 2014. read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #2: Green Coolants Gain Steam
To date, no U.S. food retailer has tried a transcritical system for refrigeration, but that will change in 2013, according to Abtar Singh, CEO of Singh360. read more Supermarket News
2013 Prediction #4: Online Grocery Shopping Explodes
Amazon Fresh could be poised make a big push in 2013, expanding to up to 20 major markets with a combination of home delivery and delivery to pick-up locations. In … Continue Reading →
2013 Prediction #5: More Mobile Scanning Apps
Mobile phones have already made their presence palpable across retailing as a vehicle for coupons, price comparisons and location-tracking, but the technology is poised to have an even bigger impact … Continue Reading →