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### Navigating Aldi's November Special Buys: Smart Shopping for the Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches, a key challenge many shoppers face is finding quality products at competitive prices to meet their festive needs. Aldi’s November Special Buys offer a compelling solution by featuring a range of essential kitchen tools, cookware, and holiday-themed items that stand out not only for their appeal but also for their affordability. Industry insights reveal that items such as mini ceramic baking dishes and cast iron cookware not only enhance culinary versatility but also represent significant savings compared to similar high-end brands. These finds reflect Aldi’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-value and diverse products, underscoring an opportunity for both everyday consumers and culinary professionals to enhance their holiday preparations without straining their budgets. As we explore these offerings, what other strategies do you use to maintain quality yet cost-effective holiday preparations? How do you anticipate these products impacting your seasonal shopping plans?

Last week the NNY community received insights from restaurant CPG brands that all companies should know. Here are some key points from our panelists from our first 'Restaurant + Retail' event presented by Helbraun Levey - 🕜 Dario (Tacombi) - think long term. It's not un-common for a business to take more years than you would hope to establish itself and reach a level of maturity where it can consistently generate cash and become self sufficient. 🛒 Kiernan (Deep Indian Kitchen) - to succeed in conventional grocery, you need to know your data in order to tell a good data story and make sure you can perform, because if you get discontinued, you may not get another shot for years. 👤 marguerite (Momofuku) - don’t force consumer behavior when it comes to finding your brand (DTC vs retail). If they want to buy your product on amazon, they’ll buy it on amazon. Another big thank you to our samplers from this event, Aunt Ethel's Pot Pies, Deep Indian Kitchen, Seed & Shell, Momofuku, Tacombi, Sibahle Teas, Harlem Baking Company, Mai Vino, & Uncle Waithleys Beverage Company. #naturallynewyork #restaurant #retail #business #cpg #recap #takeaways

Shopping centres have an unbeatable combination of footfall, facilities and space which makes them a prime opportunity for food and beverage retailers in 2024 The food and beverage sector has faced challenges in recent years due to the effects of Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis. However, indications so far, are that 2024 will bring opportunities for businesses in the sector, especially when it comes to finding the right property. #Blog #FIREM #Development #Retail https://hubs.li/Q02spBwq0

Why grocery stores are starting to look like quick-service restaurants https://lnkd.in/gEexjkpT #keyaccountmanagement #fmcg #salesandretail #fmcgindustry #consumergoodsindustry #consumergoods #fmcgnews #retailtrends #innovation #retailinnovation #digitalcampaign #digitalbusinesstransformation

🌟 Did you know that a full counter leads to more purchases, even in the afternoon? 🌟 A full counter works because: • Increased visibility: More products attract more eyes and stimulate appetite. • Perception of freshness and quality: Customers associate a well-stocked counter with regular restocking and freshly baked products. • Social proof: Seeing a full counter gives the impression of a popular bakery where people definitely want to buy. At Carrefour Express Esch-Sur-Alzette, this strategy has led to an impressive increase of +29.60% in volume. Our sweet treats have increased from 3,500 to no less than 6,200 pieces! 🍰🎉 We also see success at Carrefour Market Oupeye. Our cookies have gone from occasionally selling a box to selling a box every 2 days! 🍪✨ The conclusion is clear: mass leads to higher sales! 🚀 #Croustico #webakethedifferencetogether #SalesBoost #FullCounter #MassMarketing #SweetTreats #Cookies

The importance of cleanliness in the convenience store sector cannot be overstated. A clean exterior, well-maintained restrooms, and a hygienic food service area are crucial elements in creating a positive customer experience, building trust, and ultimately, driving business growth. 📈 Despite the challenges posed by a volatile supply chain, high inflation, and a challenging labor market, the convenience store industry continues to see significant growth in foodservice sales. This growth, however, can only be sustained if high standards of cleanliness are maintained. Check out this comprehensive article which sheds light on why cleanliness should be a top priority for every convenience store owner, especially those venturing into the QSR space. https://hubs.li/Q02xgD1W0 #ConvenienceStores #Cleanliness #QSRs #BusinessGrowth

Are Thanksgiving Meal Deals Replacing ‘Free Turkey’ Promotions? Many grocers are increasingly focusing on Thanksgiving meal bundles rather than traditional “free turkey” promotions. Is that a better payback for food retailers? Read the full discussion and share your comments: https://lnkd.in/eB7Ckr59 Georganne Bender "Free turkeys are a wonderful perk, but if you don’t want the hassle of preparing the meal from scratch then a value priced meal kit will get the job done." Neil Saunders "There are still plenty of stores giving away free turkeys this year including Albertsons, H-E-B, and BJ’s. All of them are accessed by spending over a certain amount or by buying another expensive product like a ham. However, as consumers are very conscious of the price of food, the focus has shifted more to the price per serving via a meal deal."

The fight is on in retail for share of stomach as we continue to eat out less (56% of us), order fewer takeaways (50% of us) and eat less meals (down to 2.5 per day) all stats seen & heard from the IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) over the last 2 weeks. Who's going to win? Taking a look at the Meal Deals in M&S / Tesco / Sainsbury's today it's got to be the one who cracks #choice and #simplicity (price is always going to compare favourably to eating out) best for the shopper. Who does it best? For me it's Sainsbury's - pizza night in, posh night in & fish supper (that's different) all communicated in a really clear way. #shopper #shoppercommunication #shoppermarketing

Supermarket Shopper Stalker. It’s what I do. I’m sharing all my tips and the shelf stand-out insights that make food brands get bought by shoppers. How to : 📈increase your brand’s market share 💥 get noticed 🛒 gain new shoppers 💷 stay competitive. In this FREE Froghop - food and drink product development webinar When : tomorrow Friday 19th June at 10 am [half an hour long] It’s FREE -> register below. If you can’t make it at 10 am, register anyway and watch it at your leisure. Come join me! #shopperinsights #fmcg #pointofpurchase #consumerinsights #fmcgwebinar

SA's Quick Service Restaurant(QSR) industry has been through a rollercoaster year. With fast-food prices reaching limits that even loyal patrons are struggling to accept, QSRs find themselves facing pressures from all sides. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4i4Qzf4 ----------------------------------------------- Trade Intelligence’s Food To Go report offers QSRs and their suppliers an in-depth look at the QSR landscape, featuring global and local trends, case studies, and shopper insights to help navigate 2025 and beyond. #Retail #QSR #FoodService #FMCG #ChannelStrategy #FoodSolutions