BUSINESS
30 Energizing Your Instore As millennials (ages 18-29) continue to grow in population, marketing to them, in their ways, is imperative to gaining their business. 24 42 Sell Your Unsold Inventory Use your slicer creatively on unsold inventory that would normally be thrown out. Not only will you eliminate waste, but you might create a new favorite among customers.
ON THE COVER
Instores are reinventing ways to attract new shoppers and build loyalty. Photography by John Unrein (page 30)
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Bakery Development Perishables Group reports on the latest trends in donuts Deli Development Perishables Group reports on the latest trends in deli meats
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TRENDS
18 Hispanic Trends As the Hispanic population of the U.S. continues to grow, so do the opportunities to gain the current $1 trillion in spending power this demographic represents. Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s understands tradeoffs: By limiting variety, the innovative grocer brings value meals and unusual sweet baked goods to the masses. Portion Control Research shows portion control as a top priority for healthconscious shoppers, and the FDA says transparency and clarity in labeling need to be addressed. 08 18 22 24 28 42 44 46 48 54
DEPARTMENTS
Frontline News Foodservice Retail Baking & Decorating Bakery Development Deli Development Equipment Health & Nutrition Cheese Corner Product Trends Secret Shopper
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of inStorebuyer - October 2011