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Here's What's Cooking in Kitchenware

WGB takes a look at some of the hippest culinary gadgets on the market today, from safer knives to kiwi corers.

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Brick-and-Mortar on the Rebound

Stores can benefit by expanding health and wellness lines.

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Here Are the Top General Merchandise Impulse Buy Categories

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Aug. 16, 2018

Brick-and-mortar retailers can stay competitive with e-tailers by encouraging last-minute buys, GMDC study indicates.

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Mitchell Grocery Partners With Emery Jensen to Enhance GM Offerings

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Dec. 01, 2018

The move was made "in an effort to better compete in the aggressive markets," the retailer said.

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Makeup Matters: Elevating the Cosmetics Aisle

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 25, 2018

Retailers are primping the category with natural products and in-store experts to beautify shopper experiences.

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Consumers Set Higher Standards for Personal Care Products

By Kathleen Furore on Apr. 20, 2018

Transparency and natural ingredients are becoming increasingly meaningful in the category.

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Greeting Cards Boost Online Basket Profits

By WGB Staff on Apr. 13, 2018

High-margin, nonperishable, low-weight cards increase the value of the total purchase without adding fulfillment complexity.

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The Case for Natural and Organic in Nonfoods

By Jennifer Strailey on Apr. 04, 2018

A competitive mix sets savvy supermarkets apart.

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Prepping the Aisles for Modern Eaters and Entertainers

By Jennifer Strailey on Mar. 13, 2018

Eating- and living-well trends imply robust sales of kitchen tools, gadgets, serveware and more this year.

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Opportunities Are in the Cards

By Kathleen Furore on Mar. 05, 2018

As specialty greeting card outlets fade, supermarkets have a bigger chance to play in the high-profit category