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.
The beverage industry is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of it is a simple question: How can we modernize traditional beverage segments to meet the needs of today’s consumers? As consumer preferences shift toward wellness, convenience and functionality, brands are finding new ways to innovate within familiar formats.
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.
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.
As we step into the new year, take a look at trends that SPINS predicts will drive the CPG industry forward in 2025. We dive into topics like rising functional ingredients, disruption through textures and social media trends.
Small businesses like co-ops have limited time and resources to commit to ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations. But it’s important to take compliance seriously to reduce the risk and costs of penalties for noncompliance. We’ve identified some regulations applicable to co-ops, along with ways to proactively address and remain compliant.
Food is the universal love language — and Valentine’s Day brings an opportunity to offer convenient and delicious deals your customers will love. Increase fresh department sales with these produce, floral, prepared foods, meat and seafood merchandising tips from NCG.
The Big Game seems to turn everyone into a football fan for at least one day. NCG offers resources that can help your co-op prep for the national food frenzy and help shoppers get ready to celebrate with food.
The vitamins, minerals and supplements industry is undergoing significant transformation, fueled by changing consumer preferences, innovations in health and wellness, and the growing impact of social media trends. Here are highlights of the latest developments and key trends across categories.
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.
