Sept / Oct 2021 – Western Grocer

In this Issue

26 Building the Future Upon the Past
Anna Lemieux demonstrates the craft, commitment and caring of Freson Bros.

29 Home-Style Convenience Reigns
High demand for convenience and innovative flavour in the deli.

34 Jim Garand Special Tribute

37 Shopping Jolly
Holiday merchandising ideas for the season.

43 Bread’s Best Friend
The spreads category expands due to COVID and health concerns.

47 How Smart Store Tech is Transforming Food Retailing

52 Everything but the Food
Raimac brings new meaning to the term customer service.

57 South of the Border Flavours
Mexican food continues to increase in popularity.

60 Have a Millarvillle Day!

63 What’s on the Shelf
Store fixtures are helping to change the in-store experience.

65 Thinking Outside the Box

Departments
6 Market Update
55 Category Management
67 In the Bag
70 Retail Collaboration

On Our Cover
16 A Country of Coffee Lovers
An overview of consumer trends in the hot beverage category.

Cover Photography: shutterstock.com