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Explore three key takeaways from McKinsey’s 2026 State of Grocery Report, including value, fresh foods, wellness and store-level execution.

Improve product visibility, strengthen produce displays and make healthier choices easier to discover.

The frozen food aisle is one of the easiest places to lose a sale. A shopper pauses at the glass, struggles to see through a foggy door, spots a few toppled boxes and then keeps walking. That’s a big problem because frozen remains one of grocery’s strongest performers. Last year, the category generated $87 billion…

See three practical ways to refresh your grocery store for the New Year with smarter frozen and refrigerated-case shopping, smarter shelf planning and wellness-forward merchandising.

Learn how hybrid shopping, value-driven behavior and rising demand for premium convenience will shape grocery in 2026, and how smart fixtures can support the shift.

Discover how modular, repairable retail fixtures support sustainability by reducing material waste and extending product life.

Learn why ESL adoption is accelerating as grocers embrace digital pricing to boost efficiency, cut waste and modernize operations.

Experiential retail is transforming how grocery and c-stores engage shoppers—boosting foot traffic, increasing basket size and building lasting customer loyalty.

Retailers are using flexible merchandising to host pop-ups for small brands. See how in-store partnerships create value without major resets.

Discover four data-backed merchandising moves that help grocers boost summer sales, reduce shrink and satisfy seasonal shopper cravings.

Discover how merchandising systems can improve grocery employee safety, streamline training and reduce costs through smarter, ergonomic design.

Learn how to showcase fresh herbs more effectively in your grocery store with smart merchandising strategies and proven display solutions that drive sales.

These three considerations can allow grocers to stand out to today’s Latino shoppers and their $4 trillion in buying power.

For grocery stores and mass retailers, these three tips can help improve produce section performance and elevate the in-store shopping experience to grow sales.

Understand the behaviors of today’s inflation shopper to better meet their wants, needs and expectations.

Discover the strategies that make frozen pizza a hot item in retail and how ShelfHero can transform your frozen aisle into a dynamic sales powerhouse.

Stay ahead of these grocery trends for 2025 and learn how innovative display solutions can help grocers capitalize on them for increased sales.

Learn how three ways that ShelfHero will make freezer merchandising easier.

Learn how to tap into the grocery tourism trend, showcase local favorites and create experiences to attract tourists.

Discover how small format grocery stores can maximize every square foot with innovative strategies, technology and smart product placement.

Discover five key trends shaping C-store snack shopping and strategies for retailers to boost sales.

Explore how dairy trends have continued evolving with changing consumer preferences and how these trends affect grocery stores.

Discover five effective strategies to increase basket sizes in grocery stores and learn how to enhance the shopping experience.

Grocers should follow these three tips to broaden and elevate private label offerings to keep up with the ongoing consumer trend.

From heirloom varieties to plant-based meats, 2024’s top fresh food trends reflect consumer demand for health, novelty and convenience.

Reduce cooling costs and increase the profitability of your store’s frozen and refrigerated products by adding pusher trays.

The store of the future is closer than you think. See how pusher trays can increase sales and efficiencies in the produce, meat, cheese and frozen food aisles with our digital walkthroughs.

By understanding and embracing what’s important to 2024 shoppers, grocers can stay a step ahead of competitors. Here are three grocery store trends that grocers can sink their teeth into in the new year.

Follow these 3 tips to design a grocery store that improves the day-to-day operations for staff while also elevating the in-store experience for shoppers.

Go green (and make more green) by upgrading to pusher trays at your grocery store. Here are three ways this can help the environment.

It’s crucial for grocers to understand consumer trends in the breakfast space and the types of foods shoppers are seeking. Here are 3 consumer trends we are witnessing at the breakfast table.

Shoppers are fired up for outdoor cookouts and grilling. Here are three ways for grocers to capitalize on this annual trend.

If frozen foods could talk, they would ask for pusher trays from Retail Space Solutions® by name. See the three major benefits of adding pusher trays to your grocery store and Save the Peas!

As snackers continue to evolve and search for new (or new to them) products, flavors and packaging, grocers need to stay ahead of these snacking trends to get family-sized profits (and not just crumbs). Here are 3 snacking trends for grocers and c-stores to expect in 2025.

Once hectic holiday shopping subsides, what grocery store preferences and trends will stick around (or even increase) in 2023?

Adding retail pusher systems to your store is beneficial to customers, sales, and the brands that your store carries. See how Retail Space Solutions can push your sales forward.

The new SimpliStock Peg from Retail Space Solutions helps display snacks like candy, chips, cookies and more with ease (and no pegs).

Our Trending Today feature on Fox Business Channel was a lot of work (and a lot of fun). See how it was made and how it performed.

Local favorites shouldn’t only be available at the weekly farmer’s market. Here’s why big-name grocers should consider adding local foods their consumers already love.

Savings, sweets, and more. See what shoppers are buying and how their shopping habits look different this spring.

In the latest episode of Trending Today, airing on Fox Business, Retail Space Solutions, a leading provider of premium retail merchandising solutions, shares how it improves product presentations and positively impacts the in-store experience.

Frozen food sales accelerated during the pandemic and that growth might just be here to stay. How can grocers set up their frozen food spaces for success?

As the weather heats up, more shoppers will be picking up ingredients for salads, a meal staple that helps them stay cool (and healthy). See how upgrades to your store’s salad section can help improve the customer experience…

All age groups agree… Valentine’s Day calls for candy. But selling all of that Valentine’s Day candy is important or else it winds up in the clearance section. Learn more about making the most of your seasonal section…

Ever since March 2020 and the panic buying triggered by the pandemic, it’s been a race to adapt for grocery stores. In 2021, grocery stores continued to respond to rapidly shifting consumer demands while navigating challenges created by labor shortages, shipping delays and supply chain disruptions.

Between the pandemic, new technology, and rapidly changing consumer preferences, the way consumers shop will continue to rapidly evolve over the next year. From plant-based alternatives to innovative non-alcoholic beverages, these are the five trends that will shape grocery stores in 2022…

This year’s holiday shoppers want picture-worthy food and a little something special for themselves. Read all about the trends shaping grocery sales this holiday season…

Thanksgiving promises to feel a lot more “normal” this year. After drastically scaling back celebrations last year amid the pandemic, more Americans are planning on gathering around the dinner table this month.

Perhaps unlike any time since the Great Depression, U.S. grocery shoppers are growing frustrated with shortages on store shelves. With people now eating more meals at home, stress on shoppers – and grocers – is surging.

Sales in the dairy section are surging from the increased demand for a variety of milks and cheeses. From traditional dairy to plant-based, sliced to shredded, shoppers are looking for more than just standard dairy favorites.

The candy aisle can be a fountain of opportunity for grocery and convenience stores, a dependable driver of impulse buys. The flip side of all that opportunity, however, is that it’s just as easy for retailers to miss those sales — and many do.

In 2021, eCommerce and online shopping has become the norm. But where did it all start?

Let’s take a trip back in time.

As you flip through the calendar, the holiday most notably synonymous with food is Thanksgiving. But there is another holiday that has quickly become equally food-centric — Labor Day. While we know Labor Day is a time to enjoy extravagant barbeques celebrating the waning days of summer, the federal holiday is rooted deeper in American history than sliced bread.

Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means parents are stocking up on convenient lunchbox favorites and grab-n-go snacks. Here are some quick facts and findings to help prepare you this upcoming back-to-school season.

Online ordering and pickup in stores remain popular among shoppers, even though grocery delivery sales have declined. And with the increased demand for grocery pickup, grocers have been moving quickly to improve Click & Collect operations over the past year. Read on to see the latest technology and innovations behind Click & Collect today.

There has been a dramatic shift in how consumers interact with grocery stores, leading to an increased demand for omnichannel retail experiences. Advanced digital commerce solutions, including curbside pickup and touchless payment options, have propelled these capabilities and continued to drive growth for the industry. Online grocery sales grew 54% in 2020 to reach $96 billion and are set to surpass $100 billion in 2021.

With restrictions lightening and restaurants reopening, it would seem to make sense that grocery sales may start slowing from their pandemic peak. But that’s not the case – Americans keep stocking up on food.

Given its convenience both in preparation and storage, frozen food has moved from what many considered last-resort dinner options to a top choice for shoppers seeking quick and budget-friendly solutions.

Many Americans consider the Memorial Day weekend cookout to be a celebration of the unofficial kickoff of summer. And as the country begins to restart after a year’s worth of pandemic-related shutdowns, people are making plans for what might be their first gathering in months. For grocers, this means it’s time to prepare for higher traffic and increased sales.

With people eating more frequently at home these days, there has been a rush toward deli meats, both packaged meats and sliced at the counter, to make mealtimes more convenient. While the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine could lead to a return of previous shopping habits, retailers should continue to see the sales of deli meats trending up.

With the debut of Piggy Wiggly in Memphis in 1916, the supermarket industry has been booming. Though the idea of the supermarket by in large hasn’t changed drastically since then, stores and their product offerings have shifted with consumer demand and buying habits. Here are some of the shifts that supermarkets have made over the decades.

Did you know that Americans spend over $2 billion on candy for Valentine’s Day each year? That’s a lot of chocolate! See the stats for yourself and learn how to transform your candy aisle from cluttered to coordinated.

It’s hard to believe that nearly a year has passed since the arrival of coronavirus in the U.S. Since the first consumers started stock-piling toilet paper and canned goods, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended dining and food shopping habits. With more people eating at home, a spotlight has been put on consumer grocery shopping behavior – they aren’t just changing how and what they purchase, but also where they shop. Continue the article below…

Unattractive shelves and store displays can have a negative outcome for both the customer and the store itself. It’s crucial that grocery retailers optimize their displays to inspire customers. Uncover a few ways to improve your shelves to help create better product visibility…

Everyone is looking for a fresh start in 2021. Here are three key trends to look for in the retail industry we can expect to see in 2021…

The grocery market has quickly become incredibly competitive. Local grocers are struggling to keep up with larger chains and giants like Amazon. They’re looking for anything to help their business stay afloat as times get more challenging for them. Following these four tips can help smaller grocers thrive. Read more below…

As smartphones have become a huge part of our lives, it comes as no surprise that retailers and shoppers are connecting this technology with their grocery buying experience. Without question, in-store efficiency has become incredibly important especially recently. Smartphones and apps can help guide shoppers to the correct locations in a store, but that’s only half of the equation. Read more below…

There’s fascinating science behind the layout of a retail store. And whether shoppers realize it or not, they each become part of a massive study each time they browse. Aisles and products are arranged based on analysis of consumer behavior, which is then matched against the store’s offerings. The most successful retailers leave little to chance.

Should green bean casserole be apart of thanksgiving dinner? We’ll leave that up to your household to decide. Created in 1955 by Dorcas Reilly, frozen green beans were a staple in many American homes just like many frozen foods are today. The events of 2020 have highlighted the need for convenience in cooking, which is why frozen foods – and dishes made from frozen foods – promise to be a big hit at the dinner table this holiday season. As we anticipate a run on frozen vegetables, now is the time for grocers to take a look at their frozen food aisles and how they can better the shopping experience with SpaceGrid® HiGlide.

Shoppers in 2020 are looking to quickly get in and out of stores. That means making their selections and transactions as efficient as possible to minimize exposure to staff and other patrons. Because of the convenience and efficiency of C-Stores, many consumers are stopping more to stock up on staples. Investing in a shelf-management system that makes the process and smooth and quick as possible is a must for convenience stores as it helps to expedite the shopping experience, improve disorganized shelves, and up customer satisfaction leading to higher sales.

Halloween festivities may not be the same as they have in years past, but that hasn’t stopped consumers from purchasing a WHOPPING amount of Halloween candy in 2020. Grocers are looking for easier ways to keep up with the overwhelming demand. Adding a pusher system like the SimpliStock™ Wire and Metal Shelf can easily help stocking and restocking as consumers buyers fly through the candy aisle.

Not only is Halloween the season for ghouls and goblins, but it’s also a hair-raising lucrative time of year for the candy industry. As fast as grocers stock their shelves with tasty treats, consumers are filling their carts even faster. And with all the hocus pocus surrounding trips to the grocery store, consumers are looking to get in and out of the candy aisle quicker than a witch’s broomstick. To show how important it is for grocers to keep shelves stocked and organized, we’ve conjured up some sweet statistics for you. Read on…if you dare.

The frozen food market has seen a surge in sales since the beginning of the pandemic. Consumers are relying on the increased shelf life and convenience of frozen foods to cut back on the number of trips to the grocery store. Let’s take a look at the frozen food consumer trends and how Retail Space Solutions is preparing you for this booming industry.

Gone are the days of a worry-free grocery run. Today our runs to the grocery store are drastically different than what they used to be. Check out our latest infographic to see how to shifts in our shopping ways may be here to stay…

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically affected many aspects of people’s lives around the world, including the once-simple task of grocery shopping. Here are just a few ways grocery shopping behaviors, frequencies and spending habits are changing.

Building store loyalty isn’t always easy. Especially when the average customer lives within close proximity to multiple grocery stores. 83 percent of consumers visit between four to nine grocery chains a year to do their shopping with just 1 percent of consumers being loyal to a single store. With loyalty being heavily driven by proximity and convenience, learn how to be that 1 percent with these 3 helpful tips below.

See how the bright, vibrant colors and vast selection within the grocery store produce department set the tone for a great shopping experience.

With shifting consumer needs and behaviors and advanced technologies, online grocery shopping is becoming a mainstream part of American life. Retailers are working hard to make one of the most common household chores even more convenient for consumers.

If a package of bagged salad is slightly browned, would you buy it? Probably not. As a grocery shopper, you may come across this when taking your weekly trip to the store. The lack of proper product rotation causes issues such as these, which in turn produce shrink or wasted product. Wasted product equals thousands of dollars in lost revenue for a store.

Read more below on how Retail Space Solutions pusher trays can help solve this problem…

Like many commodities today, modern and commercial refrigeration machines are often taken for granted. Store managers rely on them to keep their products cool and fresh. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to see how these critical appliances have developed over time and how Retail Space Solutions is evolving with them.

During this time, we are committed to a cautious approach to running operations that is based on the latest advice from the CDC and government health departments. While there are many uncertainties, we do know it will impact how we conduct business for the next several weeks and possibly longer.

With the rapid advancement of digital technology, the exponential rise in ecommerce and shifts in consumer behavior over the years, the ways in which people explore and shop for products is changing.

As indicated by their name, C-stores sell convenience above all else. And convenience is measured by time—specifically, less time. It seems counterintuitive to say that the less time a customer spends in a C-store can be better for the retailer. But that’s exactly how it is. C-store shoppers seek an experience that is quick and efficient yet stimulating and gratifying.

Millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) and Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2010) are two generations often lumped together in marketing circles due to their preference of technology-driven communication, fast fashion and spending habits.

Store presence – particularly, shelf organization – is vital for retail success, and the display systems in place on the shelf can make or break a shopper’s decision to buy.

Consumer tastes are changing at rates faster than it takes to prepare a meal. With these culinary lifestyle shifts, retailers are working to keep up with changing demands. And produce is playing a major role.