Market Crush: Food Lion in Raleigh, N.C.

A produce professional was stocking the department shelves on a summery mid-morning Monday at Food Lion in Greystone Village in North Raleigh, N.C.

mangoes, stone fruit, peaches, plums
mangoes, stone fruit, peaches, plums
(Photo: Amy Sowder)

Many merchandising strategies were working in full force on a summery mid-morning Monday at Food Lion in Greystone Village in North Raleigh, N.C.

An unannounced pop-in at this supermarket location revealed the produce department was featuring summer’s bounty of stone fruit up front and center.

We also noticed:

  • Cross merchandising with vegetable and fruit slicing and storage gadgets, toppings, sauces and other meal solutions, such as vanilla wafers and pudding mix with the bananas.
  • Groupings of produce categories for favorite recipe ideas, such as garlic and tomatoes for salsa or marinara.
  • A plant-based section with lentils and tofu next to the organic section.
  • A local produce section with locally made barbecue sauce, root beer and corn handles.
  • Herbs, potato toppings and dip mixes with bagged potatoes.

The wet rack was beautifully crafted, as well.

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