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🌟 **The Beverage Category: A Retailer's Secret Weapon!** 🌟 As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of retail, one category remains consistently vital to our success: beverages. 🥤🍷 From refreshing soft drinks to premium wines, the beverage aisle is not just a shelf-filler; it’s a powerhouse that drives foot traffic, enhances customer experience, and boosts overall sales. Here’s why staying in stock is essential: 1. **Consumer Demand**: The beverage category is often the first stop for shoppers. Whether it’s grabbing a quick drink or planning for a weekend gathering, consumers expect variety and availability. Missing out on popular items can lead to lost sales and frustrated customers. 2. **Brand Loyalty**: Consistency is key! When customers find their favorite beverages in stock, it fosters trust and loyalty. They’re more likely to return to a retailer that meets their needs consistently. 3. **Impulse Purchases**: Beverages are often impulse buys. A well-stocked beverage section can encourage customers to add items to their cart they hadn’t planned on purchasing, thus increasing average transaction value. 4. **Seasonal Opportunities**: From summer refreshers to holiday favorites, the beverage category offers unique seasonal opportunities. Being prepared and well-stocked allows retailers to capitalize on these trends and drive sales. 5. **Competitive Edge**: In today’s competitive market, being the go-to destination for beverages can set you apart. A well-curated selection that is always in stock can differentiate your brand and attract new customers. In conclusion, let’s prioritize our beverage inventory strategy! 🚀 By ensuring we’re consistently stocked with a diverse range of products, we not only meet customer expectations but also pave the way for sustained growth and success. Cheers to making smarter retail choices! 🥂 #RetailStrategy #BeverageCategory #StockManagement #CustomerExperience #BusinessGrowth

At PNC, we are incredibly proud of our clients who are revolutionizing the food industry with their outstanding products. Here’s a spotlight on a few top sellers: 🍦 Fanci Freez: Bringing their iconic soft serve milkshakes to retail shelves, these creamy delights are a hit with customers and a top performer in the frozen treats category. 🌮 Tacotarian: Innovating the plant-based space with their award-winning, high-velocity products, Tacotarian’s clean-label offerings are must-haves for any retailer aiming to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. 🍇 Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch: Their delectable Huckleberry Syrup and Jam are not only gorgeously packaged but also a perfect blend of taste and tradition, making them a favorite among consumers. 🌶️ Shachi's Spice Girl Sauces: These bold, flavorful sauces are crafted to bring bold Indian flavors to everyday living. Retailers, don’t miss out on this fiery addition to your condiment aisle! 🥧 Seven Sisters Scones: Known for their artisanal quality and exceptional taste, these scones are now set to take the CPG industry by storm. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they are sure to be a customer favorite. And many more innovative brands that are setting new standards in the CPG world are available for our premium Retail partners. Retailers, if you want these top-selling products on your shelves, let's connect! These brands not only promise high margins but also drive significant consumer traffic. Schedule a time on my calendar today: https://lnkd.in/gG2mNB-a or request a sell sheet and samples via email at Gail@PivotNorthConsulting.com. #RetailExcellence #CPGInnovation #TopSellingProducts #Retailers #FoodIndustry #PNCClients #ShelfReady #ConsumerFavorites #RetailOpportunities

What drives wine retail sales? 🍷🍷 Width of label selection? Coverage of different regions and countries? Hidden gems? Price discounts and deals? Staff behaviour and knowledge levels? Store design and layout? A mix of all of these? The ingredients mix might vary in proportion but the retailers may need a leaf from the hospitality playbook in providing a memorable experience for everyone walking through that door. While sourcing today has become less difficult, thanks to the advancement in logistics and supply chain, understanding the customer's taste profile, the unique occasion that drives somebody to walk into a store and make them feel at home will always win in the long run. A small sale today could mean multiple cases and infinite referrals in the future. I personally prefer to buy from businesses that don't judge me for my lack of knowledge in a certain subject matter and would behave the same if I spent a couple of dollars or when feeling indulgent. What do you think? Costco Wholesale Signorvino Wine Connection Eataly Total Wine & More Tesco LAVINIA Pidou Superstores Marks and Spencer Laithwaites Wine Wine Library #wine #spirits #retail #maeketing #customerservice #hospitality #linkedincreator

At PNC, we are incredibly proud of our clients who are revolutionizing the food industry with their outstanding products. Here’s a spotlight on a few top sellers: 🍦 Fanci Freez: Bringing their iconic soft serve milkshakes to retail shelves, these creamy delights are a hit with customers and a top performer in the frozen treats category. 🌮 Tacotarian: Innovating the plant-based space with their award-winning, high-velocity products, Tacotarian’s clean-label offerings are must-haves for any retailer aiming to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. 🍇 Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch: Their delectable Huckleberry Syrup and Jam are not only gorgeously packaged but also a perfect blend of taste and tradition, making them a favorite among consumers. 🌶️ Shachi's Spice Girl Sauces: These bold, flavorful sauces are crafted to bring bold Indian flavors to everyday living. Retailers, don’t miss out on this fiery addition to your condiment aisle! 🥧 Seven Sisters Scones: Known for their artisanal quality and exceptional taste, these scones are now set to take the CPG industry by storm. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they are sure to be a customer favorite. And many more innovative brands that are setting new standards in the CPG world are available for our premium Retail partners. Retailers, if you want these top-selling products on your shelves, let's connect! These brands not only promise high margins but also drive significant consumer traffic. Schedule a time on my calendar today: https://lnkd.in/gK8kPzVH or request a sell sheet and samples via email at Gail@PivotNorthConsulting.com. #RetailExcellence #CPGInnovation #TopSellingProducts #Retailers #FoodIndustry #PNCClients #ShelfReady #ConsumerFavorites #RetailOpportunities

Walmart is launching a premium private label tier – bettergoods – to offer trendy, chef inspired items at the accessible price points Consumers expect from Walmart. In an interesting strategy twist, the +300 items in the line will have no direct national brand competitor, instead focusing on bringing Walmart Shoppers an expanded offering of culinary inspired tastes, plant-based offerings and “made without” options in categories like frozen, dairy, snacks, beverages & more.   The move appears to be a way to draw higher income shoppers from Costco, Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s – retailers known for their rotating selections and in-store discovery experiences. The bettergoods launch is also a way to tidy up the Walmart private label portfolio because they’ll be eliminating the Sam’s Choice product line altogether and pivoting those SKUs into Great Value, bettergoods or full discontinuation. Personally, I’m skeptical that the presence of these premium offerings on Walmart shelves will be enough to lure higher income shoppers because Walmart will still lack the more intimate and experiential shopping environment that those winning in the super premium grocery space can provide. Nonetheless, I’m excited to try the hot honey butter, raspberry cardamom & rose fruit spread, and the coconut lime seltzer water. #Walmart #PrivateLabel #CPG https://lnkd.in/gBQ64Q8y

Anticipated to reach a staggering $903.47 billion by 2026, the global food and beverage e-commerce market signals a significant opportunity for growth. This trend underscores the critical role of digital strategies in capturing market share and enhancing customer reach. Annapoorna Interfood invites businesses to explore this dynamic landscape, leveraging the power of e-commerce to connect with a broader audience and drive success in this rapidly evolving sector. Showcase your food and beverage innovations at Annapoorna Inter Food 2024. Book your stall today! For more information please contact, Gurmeet Chawla : +91 95997 63563 | Gurmeet.chawla@ficci.com  Mr. Shammi Srivastava : +91 9820616685 | ss@vaexhibitions.com . . #AnnapoornaInterFood #GlobalEcommerceMarket #FoodAndBeverage #DigitalStrategies #MarketShare

We’re excited to attend Digital Food & Beverage 2024! 29% of respondents on our recent food and beverage survey claim the current economic climate has made pricing trends and optimisations a priority. Join us as we’ll be sharing market leading strategies for how grocery brands can conquer the digital shelf and optimise the path to purchase with cost-conscious consumers. #DigitalFB #grocery #ecommerce

This is big time. Walmart just announced a #privatelabel lined called “Bettergoods” described as an “elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value”. This isn’t your run of the mill #PrivateLabel brand (which already have hit record growth numbers in recent years and represent 20.7% of #grocery industry unit sales today). The line of over 300 products hit three categories: 🧑🏼🍳 Culinary experiences  🌱 Plant-Based ⛔️ “Made Without” (Has Walmart been studying the New Fare thesis? 😎). This type of launch shows Walmart is paying attention and by developing a unique white label that isn’t solely competing on price, but delivering a specific #experience driven by consumer-driven preferences, proves what Americans expect from their food today. Better Goods. New Fare Hallie Bonnar Jaewon Kang Jesse Newman Whole Foods Market #cpgindustry #cpgbrands #retail #consumer #grocery https://lnkd.in/eTHMi6Jv

Who doesn't perk up at the mention of coffee? ☕️ According to Circana, gourmet coffee and tea outlets experienced a 12% surge in customer traffic in the fourth quarter, while the overall foodservice marketplace sipped on a 1% decline. 🍵 C-stores, typically known for their coffee game, are brewing up a storm with a modest 1% uptick in specialty coffee servings. But hey, with more competition than ever, it's time to kick things up a notch! CONSIDER THIS ➡ Boosting traffic to your C-stores could be as simple as offering that perfect cup of joe. But once you've got caffeine-craving customers through the door, how do you keep them coming back for more? Enter in-store analytics! 📊 From enhancing the customer experience to fine-tuning staff alignment, these insights can turn your store into the hottest hangout spot since the invention of the coffee break. So, fellow coffee connoisseurs, does brewing up a storm in 2024 align with your goals? ☕️🚀 RetailNext #CoffeeRevolution #CStoreLife #ConversionBoosters https://lnkd.in/dPsFCvMw

Target has big plans for its booming food and beverage sector! 🍎🛒 With sales skyrocketing by nearly $9 billion over the past four years, Target's food and beverage division has become a $24 billion powerhouse, making up 23% of its fiscal 2023 sales. 📈 CEO Brian Cornell sees massive growth potential, driven by a mix of strong national-brand partnerships and popular owned brands like Good & Gather. 🥧🍂 As Target focuses on affordability and innovation, they're introducing over 150 new own-brand and 500 new national-brand products for the fall season, including fan-favorite flavors like pumpkin spice and pecan pie! 🎃🥧 Digital sales are also a key driver, with curbside pickup and same-day delivery continuing to grow. 🚗💻 Read More: https://lnkd.in/gBWfEzRM #Target #FoodAndBeverage #RetailGrowth #BrandInnovation #DigitalTransformation #FallFlavors #GoodAndGather #RetailTrends #CustomerExperience