Center Store Space Remains the "Economic Engine" Despite Increased Focus on the Perimeter.BARRINGTON, Ill. -- New, smaller banners and greater focus on fresh foods will reduce the size of traditional grocery stores and directly impact variety and space in Center Store. Yet, the center of the grocery store is still the economic engine that drives total store performance--a conclusion reached in the 2007 Total Store SuperStudy conducted by Willard Bishop, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a food industry consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a based in Barrington, IL. Paul Weitzel, Managing Partner at Willard Bishop, reports that, "Center Store generates 72% of store sales and nearly all of the net profit in a traditional grocery store. Considering the shift to a smaller footprint by many retailers, it'll be more important than ever for suppliers to work with their retail partners to develop a successful Center Store formula that balances both consumer appeal and economic success." "The findings of the Grocery SuperStudy, especially related to net profit, will help the entire industry better optimize space planning and assortment in our stores," said Dan Glei, VP of Grocery Warehouse for Giant Food Stores, headquartered in Carlisle, PA. For more information about the SuperStudy and how trading partners are using it to optimize store size, contact Paul Weitzel at 847-756-3717. About the 2007 Total Store SuperStudy The SuperStudy is the most comprehensive analysis of total store performance in the industry today. It offers visibility into every category, sub-category, and department in the supermarket based on data from three leading supermarket chains: Kroger, Ahold a·hold n. Hold; grip: "I knew I could make it all right if I got . . . back to the hotel and got ahold of that bottle of brandy" Jimmy Breslin. , and Supervalu. About Willard Bishop Willard Bishop is a consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a working with retail and foodservice companies to solve business problems and identify opportunities to drive profitable growth. For over 30 years, we have helped clients in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. implement go-to-market strategies that improve both top-line sales and bottom-line profits. We do this by going beyond research to develop strategic implications and actionable Giving sufficient legal grounds for a lawsuit; giving rise to a Cause of Action. An act, event, or occurrence is said to be actionable when there are legal grounds for basing a lawsuit on it. recommendations for our clients. |
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