Black History Month in February presents an opportunity for food co-ops to build relationships with Black-owned businesses, suppliers, chefs and local organizations in your community. It also provides a platform to inform and inspire co-op shoppers.
Consumers’ annual “wellbeing reset” will be upon us soon, and the new year offers an abundance of opportunities to engage shoppers with enticing promotions. Drive sales on seasonally appropriate wellness items with these tips to bring excitement to your store this winter.
The November Field Day brand sale will give co-op shoppers more affordable options to stretch their grocery budgets and stock up as they prepare for the holidays. Learn about the promotion, how it supports a donation to NATIFS, and how to optimize the campaign at your co-op.
The holidays present a unique opportunity for co-ops to showcase specialty cheeses. Here are several tips that will help you give shoppers what they’re looking for, whether they’re entertaining guests or seeking a terrific party gift.
The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. Now is the time to lift up the people-centered businesses at the heart of our communities and economies! Share these co-op facts and ways to support co-ops with your owners and shoppers.
The seasonal transition from summer to fall presents unique and exciting opportunities for the produce department. Maximize customer satisfaction by ensuring your produce merchandising takes full advantage of the abundant fall harvest.
Oktoberfest is a great opportunity to drive traffic into the store with promotions following Labor Day. These merchandising and promotional tips will help your co-op capitalize on this holiday celebrating Bavarian culture.
Get ready for fall! Parents know August through Labor Day is back-to-school season and they want to plan accordingly. Meanwhile, Halloween continues to evolve as preparations begin earlier and consumer behaviors change. SPINS offers tips to make the most of fall trends.
Co+nvergence is back in 2025! We are preparing to welcome co-op promotions liaisons, grocery and wellness staff to St. Paul for an exciting conference filled with opportunities for education, networking, inspiration. Find out what the buzz is about and why Co+nvergence is loved by your co-ops, NCG staff and the natural products industry.
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.
