BUSINESS 8 Frontline News Browse the latest news from the industry frontlines. Consumer Insight InStore Buyer sits down with CSM to find out what consumer trends are on the radar. 36 66 Secret Shopper A secret visit into America’s instores. ON THE COVER Looking for merchandising inspiration as you prepare for your Fourth Quarter merchandising? Our merchandising toolkit will equip you with all the tools you need. Photography by Chris Wilson. (page 28) 26 Deli Toolkit Use your instore deli and foodservice to take on traditional foodservice operators. Equipment Toolkit From packaging innovation to help with the heavy lifting, you’ll find great suggestions. Cheese Toolkit Flavor varieties and unique pairing suggestions for all things cheese round out this toolkit. MERCHANDISING 18 IDDBA Roundup The rousingly successful 47th Annual seminar and expo of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association in Anaheim, CA, proved that the future looks bright for the industry. Instore Toolkit I’t’s time to take stock of what’s working in your instore operations. In an effort to help you increase traffic—and sales—at this end of the store, InStore Buyer offers an entire toolkit packed full of tips, trends and techniques in the bakery, deli, equipment and cheese arenas. Bakery Toolkit From better-for-you options to a world tour of bakery, ideas abound in the Bakery Toolkit. 40 44 30 PRODUCTS 49 55 59 Bakery Product Trends Deli Product Trends Equipment Product Trends 32 contents