Category: Analysis
Retail stocks gasp at Amazon grocery news
- Analysis
At approximately 12:38 Eastern Standard Time, the world of grocery stocks took a deep breath…and dropped.
NGA to independent grocers: You be you
- Analysis
The overall feeling at NGA's annual convention was one of optimism for independent grocers in the face of increasing competition.
New tax options for produce companies
- Analysis
Along with tax computations comes the general gnashing of teeth; however, there may be good news for some tax filers, given the tax law changes enacted last year.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: February 22, 2019
- AnalysisGreg visits with Pamela, who is covering the annual Brandstorm marketing conference in San Francisco, about …
NGA preview: taking on competition
- Analysis
One of the things I’ve appreciated covering the annual NGA Show through the years is how so many NGA retail members are on the forefront of grocery trends.
Surviving failure makes you stronger
- Analysis
Failure is not something we like to admit. It can be shocking, bewildering, and embarrassing. How we deal with failure, however, is what matters.
Produce marketers shouldn’t push vegan
- Analysis
Popular labels like vegetarian and vegan can do more harm than good when you're marketing to a mixed audience.
Consumers need evidence of struggles
- Analysis
Produce companies may be struggling with rising production costs, but few are closing shop and/or filing for bankruptcy.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: February 8, 2019
- AnalysisGreg and Pamela discuss popular content with The Produce Reporter subscribers, including: Rain in California causing …
Hype vs. reality
- Analysis
Thank goodness the Super Bowl is in the rear-view mirror. The constant hype. Something was amiss for sure.
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