Staffing Up for the Holiday Season
Co+op U offers courses on hiring offer tips to ensure your newly hired staff can handle the holiday rush with warm customer interactions and exceptional customer service.
Bring Back the Bite: The Case for Reviving Free Samples
If your co-op isn’t offering free samples consistently today, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Free samples don’t just add a bit of fun to the shopping experience — they have measurable impact on customer satisfaction, loyalty and sales.
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.
It’s Prime Time to Merchandise for the End of 2024
No end-of-year purchasing plan is complete without preparation for the big grocery occasions in October, November and December. Now is the opportunity to stock your shelves with selections that appeal to all types of consumers. Let SPINS data be your guide to seasonal trends as you finalize your 2024 assortment.
Brattleboro Starts Initiative to Assist Unhoused Neighbors
Brattleboro is taking a unique and proactive approach to building community connections to serve unhoused individuals in their area. The co-op provides food at no cost for anyone who asks and also provides space in the store for community partners to meet with individuals and help connect them with support services.
Enhancing Inclusivity at In-Person Events
We’re excited to highlight a few new event features that we’ve rolled out this year aimed at making NCG events a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Weavers Way Launches Innovations to Fund Solar Program
Weavers Way has begun plans to install solar panels on its new store in partnership with an energy cooperative to offset the costs of equipment. Once installed, the panels will generate approximately one-third of the store’s power needs.
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.
