Move over meat, there’s a new kind of charcuterie in town! Seafood charcuterie is an emerging trend thanks to the rising popularity of a “Mediterranean-style” diet pattern. Inspired by the unstoppable cured-meat trend, this pescatarian version of charcuterie offers an opportunity to provide highly prized seafood in a cost-effective way. It’s also a great way to boost sales … [Read more...]
Pet-Friendly Hotels Welcome Pets With Open Paws
Bring Your Travel Buddy Pet-friendly accommodation is a growing trend in the hospitality industry. For most of us, pets are a part of the family. That makes them especially hard to leave behind when going on vacation. In the past, owners had to leave their pets at home while they were off relaxing and enjoying time away. This is no longer true; more hotels are welcoming pets … [Read more...]
Seasonal Merchandising Tips for May
May is upon us - the bees are buzzing, the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping. It’s time for outdoor festivities and celebrations. May is packed full of opportunities to engage your customers and boost your bottom line. Here are just a few ideas for driving foot traffic and boosting sales the month of May. Hats Off to Graduates: May is the … [Read more...]
What are you doing to celebrate National Cheese Day 2019?
Cheese Makes Everything Better! National Cheese Day is an unofficial holiday that celebrates one of our favorite all-time foods – Cheese! When you think of holidays, the most popular ones often come to mind – like Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. But each year, hundreds of national food holidays, or wacky holidays, are slipping under the radar and not … [Read more...]
Seasonal Merchandising Tips for April
After a long winter, customers are looking for just about anything to brighten their days. The arrival of spring means breaking out of winter’s limited palette with lighter spring colors – and your seasonal merchandising displays should reflect that. Easter Displays: Easter typically ranks fourth on the grand scale of yearly holidays for grocery stores following … [Read more...]