Sponsored — Potatoes USA’s Fresh Potato Merchandising Contest
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Calling all produce decision-makers! Potatoes USA is holding its first-ever Fresh Potato Merchandising Contest! We’re talking to you, Buyers, Sales Managers, Merchandising Managers, and Procurement Specialists.

Here is your chance to optimize your potato merchandising in-store and win a Potato Adventure to Denver, Colorado. You already know you sell more fresh potatoes by volume than any other produce commodity, but did you know you can implement merchandising best practices to sell even more of America’s favorite vegetable?

Starting on August 1, teams will be able to enter the Merchandising Contest for a chance to win a trip to Denver, Colorado for a fun- and food-filled Potato Adventure with Potatoes USA!

To enter the contest:

  1. Enter your intent to participate on the Potatoes USA’s Merchandising Competition page at PotatoMerchandising.com
  2. Decide on a strategy to improve assortment, displays, and promotions found in the Fresh Potato Merchandising Best Practices Guide on PotatoRetailer.com.
  3. Start implementing changes.
  4. Submit your photos and sales data at PotatoMerchandising.com starting August 1!

Learn more about the contest at PotatoMerchandising.com and start optimizing today!

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