Merchandising
The judges have made their decisions: They’ve voted for the winners of the 2022 Produce Artist Award Series Contest. Learn who won and what they did that was such a success.
Check out the winning mushroom display in PMG’s Winter 2023 contest of the Produce Artist Award Series, plus other mushroom display entries in the series.
The new deadline for entering the next PMG Produce Artist Award Series contest is June 15. Don’t miss your chance to show your great merchandising displays.
We’ve added a new prize, a new judge and want you to take some photos of your produce displays and send them to us to enter the fast-approaching contest.
Oftentimes, evening shoppers get the leftovers, the picked-over product. The wet wall is drowned, the mango pyramid collapsed and the salad Picasso looks like mud now.
See what the produce department of an award-winning produce manager looks like.
VIDEO: See who won the 2023 spring contest of the Produce Artist Award Series, complete with a new judge on the panel and a live drawing to see which participant wins a $50 Amazon gift card.
The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board is celebrating what makes asparagus from the Great Lake State so special in a video series that highlights growers and the culinary attributes of the summer vegetable.
Naturipe says retailers can take advantage of peak volumes during its FeBLUEary promotional campaign.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, Sunkist says the themed 10-pound carton will help keep the citrus category at the forefront of longstanding celebrations domestically and across Asia.
Summer merchandising is ripe with opportunity. Columnist Armand Lobato shares some must-have steps and display tips to make the produce department stand out to shoppers this season.
We’re now on the threshold of the most intense two to three months of fresh produce sales, says columnist Armand Lobato, who offers guidance on making the most of your summer setup.
The Idaho Potato Commission’s annual retail display contest will award three grand prize winners a Traeger Meat Smoker and complete smoking kit.
An impressive produce lineup at the front entrance can elevate customer expectations for what they’ll find further into the store, says columnist Armand Lobato.
How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? In-store displays and signage can help make meaningful connections.
Industry experts recently shared their insight on what to expect for this year’s crop and and avocado trends in retail.
The first produce brand to partner with College Football Playoff has its sights set on inspiring shoppers and game day events this fall with “guacgating,” a playful twist on tailgating.
Dumping produce onto a fixture may make for a quick and easy display, but that “shortcut” ultimately costs a department in terms of sales, increased shrink and lower customer satisfaction, says columnist Armand Lobato.
With merchandising and labor demands for March Madness, spring break, Easter and more on the horizon, produce managers should analyze the challenges like a chess grandmaster, says columnist Armand Lobato.
Want to make summer sales sizzle? Columnist and Joe Watson offers some advice from an industry expert on how to prepare for promotions.
Looking for inspiration to elevate a store’s produce displays? Check out these examples chosen by merchandising expert Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce, who breaks down what makes each display effective with shoppers.
Experts share trends and offer suggestions for retailers to effectively promote nuts, dates and dried fruits.
Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says.
While the grocer’s Brooklyn store has the second-smallest footprint of any Wegmans, it is consistently in the top 10 for produce sales.
The custom-designed 10-pound cartons and packaging marks the year of the snake and can hold navel or cara cara oranges or pummelos.
Industry experts share insights on maximizing avocado sales, such as empowering shoppers with ripening tips, recipes and pairing ideas.
Retailers share winning strategies for capitalizing on Big Game excitement.
The grower collective is offering $5,000 in prizes for its Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest, as well as a free kit to help retailers.
Avocados, mangoes, sweetpotatoes and more are set to star in Super Bowl gatherings.
A good crop and pink heart-shaped branding offers retailers an opportunity to create eye-catching Valentine’s Day displays featuring the apple.