Grocery stores
are notorious for knowing what to do but not doing it when it comes to
grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food. Publix has that problem. Yes, Publix understands that consumers are
dynamic not static.
They understand
consumers do not want to cook from scratch.
Publix even understand that consumer really and I mean really do not
like doing dishes. That includes simply
emptying the dish washer according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru®
at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.
Here
is what stated recently “Publix is making 2019 a meat-forward year, teasing a
new store prototype for the new year that’s combining a deli-centric
model with a traditional grocery format. The latest of many store
models Publix has brought to market of late, the newest prototype will continue
the trend of upping the ante when it comes to convenience.
The
new store prototype according to recent reports will sit at less than
30,000 square feet and will emphasize convenience, particularly prepared
food items. The prototype also will debut deli counters that give off
restaurant vibes despite sitting on the sales floor of grocery
stores. That said Amazon Go stores are 1,700 to 2,500. One thing is clear Publix wants to stock a
pantry that less than 7% of Millennials utilize more than twice a week
according to the team at Foodservice Solutions®. Publix has slated two
deli-centric locations to open up shop in the Tampa Bay region in
the third quarter of 2019. Here is the simple fact: it is a matter of fresh prepared meals and
meal components vs pantry or yesterday’s retail vs tomorrows retail
success. Once again; it’s a legacy grocer
wanting to be all things to everyone.
Foodservice Solutions® specializes in
outsourced business development. We can help you identify, quantify and qualify
additional food retail segment opportunities or a new menu product segment and
brand and menu integration strategy. Foodservice Solutions®
of Tacoma WA is the global leader in
the Grocerant niche visit Facebook.com/Steven Johnson, www.Linkedin.com/in/grocerant/ or www.twitter.com/grocerant/
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