http://www.foodinternational.net Elsevier Food International articles on Instore en-gb http://www.foodinternational.net http://www.foodinternational.net/images/logo_rss.gif 34 144 Food International: Tomorrow's food industrie in perspective http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1470/practical-issues-of-layout-design-and-marketing.html Wine departments are a typical profiling segment for many supermarkets. Ambiance is key. A shop fitter must create within the supermarket an authentic mood where the customer feels at ease, yet interested, perhaps intrigued, by the surroundings - a harmonious, interactive, cosy atmosphere. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2, May 2008 Karen Willoughby Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1470/practical-issues-of-layout-design-and-marketing.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1461/mobile-phones-the-new-electronic-wallet.html Self-scanning products on the shelves and paying for them at the checkout are being made possible by a new generation of feature-rich mobile phones and advanced telecommunications networks. But is the consumer ready for them? Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2, May 2008 Len Lewis Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:11:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1461/mobile-phones-the-new-electronic-wallet.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1168/practical-issues-of-layout-design-and-marketing.html The supermarket’s need to change its approach toward marketing fresh foods has never been greater. As fresh prepared food departments become more important in terms of their shopper drawing power, many retailers locate them more prominently. In Europe, many deli departments are located adjacent to the store’s entrance, creating an immediate ‘fresh’ ambiance. The challenge retailers face is to match the store’s definition of fresh foods to the needs of its customers. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 1, February 2008 Karen Willoughby Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:01:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1168/practical-issues-of-layout-design-and-marketing.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/961/retail-security-from-loss-prevention-to-intelligence-and-integration-.html Retailers are re-defining the role that security technology plays within their stores. John Smith, Vice President of Retail Sales for ADT Europe, Middle East and Africa, explains how competition is driving greater focus on business intelligence as a differentiation tool allowing retailers to get closer to their customers. [Advertorial] Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:23:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/961/retail-security-from-loss-prevention-to-intelligence-and-integration-.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/948/customised-trolleys-for-the-internet-generation-.html Several hypermarket retailers in southern Europe have recently invested in trolleys made from plastic materials. Such trolleys run smoother, are lighter in weight and have colourful designs. Plastic carts are a trend in the trolley market, but the traditional metal model still dominates the shop floors. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 10, Number 2, May 2007 Vincent Hentzepeter Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:58:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/948/customised-trolleys-for-the-internet-generation-.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/786/shrinking-shrink.html Shrink is often blamed on organised theft and on outsiders. Nonetheless, internal theft remains a much bigger problem and not every instance of shrink is down to theft but down to administrative mistakes. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 10, Number 3, September 2007 Len Lewis Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:27:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/786/shrinking-shrink.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/740/yes-you-need-a-combi%21.html Versatility, ease of use and efficiency make the Henny Penny SmartCombi™ both a viable solution to your immediate foodservice challenges and a valuable long-term investment in the continued success of your operation. [Advertorial] Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:01:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/740/yes-you-need-a-combi%21.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/710/scaling-up-the-scales-potential.html Weighing equipment is becoming increasingly intelligent. In self-service areas, advanced scales with a built-in camera enhance convenience when weighing and printing price labels for fruit and vegetables. In the service area, PC-based scales integrate weighing activities to the store inventory system, whilst providing employees with product and marketing information to boost sales. Elsevier Food International vol. 10, Number 1, February 2007 Vincent Hentzepeter Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:37:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/710/scaling-up-the-scales-potential.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/486/smart-assistants-with-ease-of-use.html Suppliers of mobile data capture systems and wireless software solutions have noticed a surge of interest from retailers in mobile technology over the past year. In the drive for competitive advantage, these smart terminals are becoming powerful tools. Elsevier Food International vol.9, Number 4, November 2006 Vincent Hentzepeter Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:54:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/486/smart-assistants-with-ease-of-use.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/396/ready-for-the-green-refrigeration-revolution%3F-.html A shift from ambient to chilled foodstuffs and an increasingly sophisticated range of both fresh and frozen convenience products have caused a boost in refrigerated floor space in supermarkets worldwide. Also food safety issues and quality thinking drive the need and demand for refrigerated shelf space. For full-service supermarkets chilled products have become a key strategic discriminator. But also discount formulas such as Aldi are extending their fresh food departments in order to remain competitive. ‘Fresh’ and to a lesser extent ‘frozen’ have become retail formula brand builders that must be kept in shape. Elsevier Food International, Vol.9, September 2006 Vincent Hentzepeter Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:24:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/396/ready-for-the-green-refrigeration-revolution%3F-.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1085/navigating-the-rfid-jungle.html No one doubts that RFID is here to stay. Adopting RFID, however, requires retail companies to first examine the ROI potential, conduct a careful and shrewd assessment of the vendor landscape, and identify what business problems they are trying to solve and whether RFID can provide the needed solutions.Elsevier Food International, Vol. 9, Number 2, May 2006 Mon, 01 May 2006 12:01:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1085/navigating-the-rfid-jungle.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1088/technological-clampdown-on-retail-shrinkage.html In the US alone, some 72 retail companies lost around US$4.7 billion in 2004 to reported incidents of retail crime ranging from shoplifting, employee theft and vendor fraud. Employee theft and shoplifting are often cited as major reasons behind retail shrinkage. Technology, when properly used, helps reduce retail crime, but loss prevention professionals believe staff training is as vital as the most advanced technology available in combating incidence of retail theft and fraud..Elsevier Food International, Vol. 9, Number 1, February 2006 Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:52:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1088/technological-clampdown-on-retail-shrinkage.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/54/payment-by-cash-or-touch-.html Retailers are becoming increasingly aware of the material costs of sorting and authenticating cash payments. European makers of cash-handling systems expect cash payments to stay. Although future trends favour sophisticated POS hardware, cashless payments are also making inroads, particularly in the regionwhere shoppers prefer convenience above all.Elsevier Food international, Vol.8, No.4 November 2005 Joel H.Vega Tue, 11 Oct 2005 02:04:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/54/payment-by-cash-or-touch-.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/53/retail-ergonomics.html Although ergonomics has yet to gain the label of ‘top priority’, some food retailers have shown that fulfilling ergonomics in the workplace translates into good business. Already equipment designers and a few retailers in the US and UK are matching words and deeds. However, putting ergonomics in the retail floor requires not only rigorous planning but also the right timing. Elsevier Food International, Vol.8, No.3, September 2005Joel H.Vega Sat, 01 Oct 2005 01:36:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/53/retail-ergonomics.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/44/narrowcasting-reaching-hard-to-get-shoppers.html Narrowcasting as an advertising tool is aimed at getting the right shoppers at the right place and moment. Sales increases attributed to this advertising tool are estimated at ten per cent or more for some products. Retailers already harnessing the advantages of narrowcasting are Wal-Mart and Tesco of the UK.Elsevier food International, Vol.8, No.2, May 2005 Vincent Hentzepeter Sun, 15 May 2005 23:22:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/44/narrowcasting-reaching-hard-to-get-shoppers.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1124/employee-theft-on-the-rise.html Although retail shrink is declining slightly in most European countries, theft in the US seems to be as pervasive as ever. A study published by the University of Florida estimates that approximately 32 per cent of shrink in the US comes from shoplifting whereas another 48 per cent comes from employee theft. Relatively few companies employ technology solutions to prevent or reduce theft and where the vast majority of retailers do use some kind of reference check on new staff, these unfortunately do not screen out potential thieves. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 7 Number 4, November 2004/STRONG> Len Lewis/A> Sat, 06 Nov 2004 13:31:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1124/employee-theft-on-the-rise.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1110/efficient-waste-manangement.html Controversy over recycling and waste management has been swirling around for decades in the US and Europe, but often only important to a handful of regulators and consumers. As such, solutions, if any, were usually short-lived. However, these issues are now taking their toll on the bottom line and efficient waste management is becoming an indispensable management strategy for the future. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 7 Number 4, November 2004/STRONG> Len Lewis/A> Mon, 01 Nov 2004 15:18:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1110/efficient-waste-manangement.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1237/disabled-and-elderly-customers-invisible-market-on-the-margins.html The shopping needs of disabled and elderly shoppers are often placed on the back burner. Austrian retailer Adeg (Edeka group) however, has recently opened the first of its 50+ prototype stores specially custom-designed for senior shoppers. And although top retailers such as Wal-Mart. Metro and Kroger provide equal work opportunities for the elderly and disabled. examples that show abiding concern for this sector remain relatively rare. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 7, Number 2, May 2004 Sat, 08 May 2004 10:15:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1237/disabled-and-elderly-customers-invisible-market-on-the-margins.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/74/save-energy-save-money.html Increasingly, retailers are paying attention to reducing energy consumption. Significant cost control that also benefits the environment is a double win. There are, however, differences in retailers’ assessments of energy management. Leading retailers consider their entire operations, acknowledging that this is not limited to the implementation of new technologies but also creates awareness at all levels within the company.Elsevier Food International Vol.7, No.1, February 2004 Pascal Kuipers Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:11:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/74/save-energy-save-money.html http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1200/equipping-the-future-store.html Retailers are very pragmatic when it comes to assessing the future. Like all investments, investing in new technology must immediately bring in a return in this thin-margin business. In ten year's time, however, full implementation of RFID at item level will not only have dramatically changed store operations and shopping experiences, but will have beneficial implications that are inconceivable today. Elsevier Food International, Vol. 6, Number 3, September 2003 Pascal Kuipers Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:58:00 GMT http://www.foodinternational.net/articles/instore/1200/equipping-the-future-store.html