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The phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” may be a thing, but when it comes to retail, who are we really kidding? It’s a business full of important first impressions, especially when it comes to food stores, groceries, ...

A lot of us may assume that there is only one type of refrigerator in which you have to figure out where to put everything, but that’s really not the case. There are a variety of refrigeration systems and also ...

Food merchandising is an incredibly important part of food service operations, but it is often not regarded as such. Some may think it is just an aesthetic function. However, visual merchandising can translate into direct dollars for your company. This ...

Which Refrigeration Unit Meets Your Needs? Depending on the kind of store that you own and operate, your refrigeration needs vary. Finding the right commercial refrigeration unit to meet your needs will depend upon what kind of products you are ...

You may not think of cleaning as an integral part of customer service, but honestly, that’s what it is. Cleaning is a natural precursor to creating a good ambiance for your store. No one wants to shop at a dirty ...

Welcome to the new year! It’s hard to believe that January is almost over. We have lots of exciting things ahead this year and wanted to share them with you in our Excellence Industries January Newsletter! Excellence Works With Metropolitan ...

It’s a new year and a new you. And also a new shop, if you’re interested! 2018 could usher in a whole new crowd of people, if you know some tricks of the trade to improve your store, specifically your ...

Marketing is an obvious essential regardless of the industry your company falls under. However, it may seem less ubiquitous in the industry of grocery marketing. Groceries seem to market themselves, right? I mean people need them. The truth is no, ...

It’s a pretty obvious fact that psychology plays an important part in consumer behavior. As a retail manager, or general store manager, you are probably aware of how and where the various products and displays in your store are set ...