Maintaining a safe work and shopping environment is critical to the Produce Department’s or kitchen’s success. Staying focused on safety in the kitchen, backroom and on the sales floor prevents unnecessary accidents. A clean, organized environment = a safe environment Remove clutter and debris including boxes, pallets, and spilled produce throughout the day. If rugs are used […] Read Post »
by Brandon Gold, VV Sales & Field Merchandiser While you may already have a training procedure for a new hire in the Produce Department, below are some suggestions for helping ensure a new hire is as successful as possible in their new position. Make training for the new hire a top priority for the week. […] Read Post »
It is important, from time to time, to physically look at what your competition is doing and to visit stores you hear good things about, even if they are out of your area. Here are some tips to make sure you get the most out of a ‘comp shop’ experience. Identify why a particular store […] Read Post »
We are all familiar with how contrasting colors are used to spice up a display, for example mixing green and red tomatoes on the same rack, or lemons and limes. On the wet rack this color scramble means breaking up the greens with red radishes or baby carrots. But what we don’t always realize is […] Read Post »
Props are always needed in produce displays in order to create eye appealing merchandising, hopefully leading to more impulse buying decisions from shoppers. If set right, props help create abundant looking displays while reducing the amount of product actually on display. A smaller quantity of product allows the department to keep products fresh and appealing. […] Read Post »
