Progressive Grocer - June/July 2009 - (Page 94)

Grocery Cooked Cheese and Other Spiritual Revelations Cooked cheese is nothing new to consumers, but getting them to move beyond cheeseburgers, nachos and pizza, as well as upgrading to finer-quality cheese, can help increase sales at the cheese counter. By James Mellgren Many’s the long night I’ve dreamed of cheese — toasted mostly. — Robert Louis Stevenson, “Kidnapped” Cooked cheese is an ingredient in many tasty recipes, including soups (above). any of us dream of cheese, toasted or otherwise. No wonder, as cheese is one of the most satisfying of foods and nothing can quite take the edge off hunger like a piece of ripe, delicious cheese. Food retailers across the country are concerned about making it through the tough economic times that are sure to be with us for the near future. Running lean and mean with great customer service; good signage; attractive, well-maintained displays; and loads of sampling are all sound ways to safely navigate the troubled A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T www.progressivegrocer.com M 94 • Progressive Grocer • June/July 2009 http://www.progressivegrocer.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Progressive Grocer - June/July 2009

Progressive Grocer - June/July 2009
Table of Contents
Nielsen’s Shelf Stoppers/ Spotlight: Cheese/Shredded Cheese
Market Snapshot: Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, Calif.
Independents Report: The Advantages of Older Associates
Lempert Report: Food Experts Tackle the Economy
Industry Achievement: The Top 100 Women in Grocery
Multicultural Marketing: 2050 is Today
Retailer of the Year: Celebrating Kroger
2009 Deli/Bakery Operations Review: Shrink-Wrapped
Fresh Developments: Consumer Shifts Create New Complexities for Fresh Food Trading Partners
Produce: Brimming With Possibilities
Meat: Fired Up!
Store of the Month: Giant Eagle’s Express-Ohhh!
Cheese: Cooked Cheese and Other Spiritual Revelations
Beverage Alcohol: A Cup of Cheer
Frozen Foods: Frozen Vegetable Sales are Steaming
Real Estate: Bigger is not Always Better
Technology: At Your Service
Equipment Innovations
What’s Next: Editors’ Picks for Innovative Products

Progressive Grocer - June/July 2009