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In my latest video, I share what’s new on store shelves for the spring:

It can be very interesting watching how culture shapes retail. Currently, small convenience-style stores providing ready-to-go meals, like the section at H-E-B, are the new investment that grocers such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods are investing in. I would think they ought to be a big hit! We shall soon see. #conveniencestore #GroceryTrends #RetailTrends https://lnkd.in/gRxDyFiN

Convenience stores are best positioned to satisfy consumers’ demand for what they want, when they want it—or for something they didn’t know they wanted—especially when it comes to salty snacks. According to the recently released NACS State of the Industry Report® of 2022 Data, salty snacks was the only category that had unit increases among the top six in-store merchandise categories. In 2022, salty snacks accounted for 4.57% of inside sales, up 0.42 points from 2021, and was the sixth largest sales contributor and fifth largest margin contributor inside the store, with a gross margin contribution of 5.18%. See why your customers rely on convenience stores for their favorite salty snacks in the September issue of NACS Magazine: https://lnkd.in/e2sr44QS Chrissy Blasinsky | Ben Nussbaum | Jeff Lenard | Nancy Pappas | Batya Levy | Leah Ash | Lisa King | Logan Dion | Jayme Gough, PMP | Leroy Kelsey

Ever wonder how a small snack company conquers giants like Walmart and Publix? Andy Shirk shares the inspiring story of how Beer Nuts did it. He embraced the digital gold rush and then “selling trucks, not cases.” But, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Beer Nuts took on the challenge of selling food directly to consumers—it wasn't a smooth ride, but it had its perks! Landing Walmart wasn't a walk in the park, but it taught them valuable lessons in streamlining operations. Listen now and explore the highs, the lows, and the unexpected turns on Beer Nuts' digital journey. Find the link to the entire conversation with Andy in the comments below! #StrazaConsulting  #BeerNuts #DigitalAdventure #BeyondDigitalShift #LargerSalesFocus #DigitalOpportunity #DigitalNiche #RetailGiants #BusinessScaling

It seems a lot of the value and DIY players are losing their asses and closing stores. The good news is the leasing teams are saying there is still strong leasing demand. Have a vacant/going dark drug store? I have a buyer looking for them. See bankruptcy/closing info: Red Lobster - Chapter 11 - 80 closings Walgreens - evaluating closing 2,000 stores CVS - closing 300 store Rite Aide - 240 closures Bob's - 21 closures Big Lots - closing 50 more stores. stock is down 84% YOY LL Flooring - down 23% on 7/3 mulling bankruptcy. Kelly Moore Paints - closing all stores - 157 locations. Family Dollar - 1,000 closures planned 99 Cents Only - closed all 371 stores Mod Pizza: https://lnkd.in/gkZ25pH5

Industry friends... what are your thoughts on this? Whole Foods Market is introducing smaller-format stores with a smaller product assortment emphasizing the Whole Foods 365 brand as well as fresh produce, pre-packaged meals, alcohol, frozen foods, meat and seafood, and “local specialties." What does this news mean for your brand? Are smaller footprints the future of grocery retail?

Supermarket chain Publix Super Markets is beloved for its deli sub sandwiches, or “pub sub” as customers call it. These days, the retailer wants to be known for more than its prepared food offerings. For decades, #Publix has been synonymous with the Sunshine State — generating a loyal following among its customers. The company was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Fla., and has since grown to a footprint of about 1,367 stores — largely across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and most recently, Kentucky. Through this expansion, the Florida-based grocery chain has grown significantly. In 2023 Publix’s revenue was $57.1 billion, a 4.7% increase from $54.5 billion the previous year. Its net earnings for the fiscal year 2023 were $4.3 billion, a 49% jump compared to $2.9 billion in 2022. Read more: https://buff.ly/3vBqfpn