Love Local? Top Ways to Show It
Most NCG co-ops are great at supporting local farmers and suppliers, but how well are you sharing the love of local with your customers? We’ll look at some of the best ways to spotlight your local stories.
Marketing & Communications
Plan Now for Holiday Success
Now’s the time to start planning your fall and winter holiday assortment and preparing a merchandising plan to maximize holiday sales at your co-op. Check out the festive offerings in NCG’s 2025 Winter Holiday Program and product recommendations from our category managers.
Field Day Brand Sale Recap
NCG’s November 2024 Field Day campaign — which featured promotional pricing on all Field Day products and raised funds for NĀTIFS — was designed to create a positive price perception leading up to the busy holiday season. Read about the campaign’s impact on customer traffic and sales, along with member feedback and a case study.
Provide a More Positive Price Image using NCG’s Promotions Programs
Promotions that cultivate a positive price image can delight customers and give your co-op a competitive edge. Here’s how to enlist your creativity and NCG’s resources to make shoppers aware of these money-saving promotions and maximize the benefits to your co-op.
Tips and Tricks for a Big Stock-up Sale Event
Whether you’re preparing for a holiday shopping surge or looking for a way to drive sales, consider setting up a case or stock-up sale for your shoppers.
Harmony Food Co-op Hosts Harvest Festival
In September, the co-op celebrated the arrival of fall by hosting its Harvest Fair for the community. The co-op transformed its parking lot into a farmers market, along with family activities, live local music, a mural unveiling and more.
Lexington Cooperative Market Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Lexington Cooperative Market is planning a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration featuring several different initiatives and promotions, including in-store demos, signage and a themed hot bar menu created in collaboration between staff and local chefs.
Don’t Be Scared to Start Making Your Halloween Plans Now
Check out these ideas we’ve put together using a variety of resources to develop some fun, whimsical products that will be a hit in your grab and go.
Oryana Community Co-op Has Fun Promoting Hot Bar
Taking advantage of a hit summer song, Oryana came up with a fun social media reel to promote extended hours and special deals on their hot bar and salad bar.
Back-to-School Promotions: Early Planning is a Key to Success
Families will soon be preparing for a return to the classroom. As you consider your co-op’s back-to-school promotions, thoughtful planning and coordination can help you succeed.