Congratulations to Jim Crosby, 2018 recipient of the “Milton Segel Distinguished Service Award”
Michael SleeperCEOImperial Distributors Congratulations to Jim Crosby, 2018 recipient of the “Milton Segel Distinguished Service Award” A great merchant with an entrepreneurial passion for the independent supermarket business, Jim
Trend Watch: Expo West
Naomi SleeperDirector, Productivity ImprovementImperial Distributors March is a busy month for trade shows, and Imperial’s Category Managers have been front and center in the action. This month we begin a three-part series
A Healthy Approach to Flu Season
Naomi SleeperDirector, Productivity ImprovementImperial Distributors Most of us have been victim of (or witness to) the brutal symptoms of this winter’s historically bad flu season. With flu vaccines only 36% effective overall
This Year’s Top Supermarket Trends
Naomi SleeperDirector, Productivity ImprovementImperial Distributors Last month, we explored 2017 product trends and our projection for them in 2018. Going beyond last year’s hottest items, projections for the supermarket industry’s biggest global
New Year’s Projections for Last Year’s Hottest Non-Food Product
Naomi SleeperDirector, Productivity ImprovementImperial Distributors Identifying the staying potential of trends and fads of this past year shed light on what products to expect (or not) in 2018. This month we reflect
SPICE up the Holidays with Seasonal Merchandising
Naomi SleeperDirector, Productivity ImprovementImperial Distributors It’s time for “pumpkin and spice and everything nice”! While we’re sure your stores are set with the pumpkins, a little extra merchandising spice can ensure