Selling Coffee to Millennials They’ve pushed demand to a record high and price is no object. Millennials sure do love their coffee. It’s more than a drink to them – it’s an experience. According to a Money Matters survey, that sought-after demographic of 18 to 35 year olds spends more on coffee than on saving […]
Does your brand come to life in store? Is your store experience consistent with the merchandise you offer? And, most importantly, does it wow your customer? Just like peanut butter and jelly, Marketing and Merchandising go together. Though two departments, they share the same goal: Increasing sales. Their work must complement each other to make […]
Store intelligence software provides your team with a powerful combination of real-time, down-to-the-store-level insight and accurate data. It’s the perfect tool to automate the time-intensive work needed to bring your marketing projects to life and expedite their rollout in store. Here’s how you can leverage the value of technology at every stage of your in-store […]
Many brick-and-mortar retailers are making store reimaging part of their growth strategy. There’s a strong temptation to dive right in. (The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be able to reap the rewards, right?) But if you haven’t done some essential planning up front, you may not get the ROI you’re looking for. Here are […]
You have another reprieve to complete the mandatory menu labeling. In May, the FDA extended its compliance deadline until next May (May 7, 2018, to be exact). In a statement explaining the delay, the FDA said, “We are taking this action to enable us to consider how we might further reduce the regulatory burden or […]
In today’s competitive retail environment, marketing teams are facing pressure to reduce costs and improve return on investments. However, companies aren’t sure where to cut, so they end up reducing their marketing activity instead. A startling fact: Up to 50% of in-store marketing is wasted. According to the “Promotion Commotion” study by the CMO Council’s […]
According to NACS, c-store foodservice sales have grown to $42 billion a year. Along with recent industry mergers and acquisitions, that has led many of you with an already-established foodservice brand to expand your business model into new markets. It’s easy to think about economy of scale and roll out your existing marketing. However, that […]
Burger King’s mission statement is simple and to the point: To offer reasonably priced quality food, served quickly in attractive, clean surroundings. Their marketing supports this by enticing customers with plenty of reminders of featured food offerings and competitive prices. They use signage to guide the customer from the parking lot to the drive-thru and […]
You’ve invested in a big rebranding effort with new signage and collateral. Congratulations! It looks amazing. But if your company doesn’t understand or adhere to the elements of your brand, your big investment could be lost. Worse yet, it could damage your brand’s reputation. Inconsistency could confuse and alienate your customers. A brand standards guide […]
GSP’s Design Services team received top honors by the American Graphic Design Awards, a national design competition, for two retail branding projects. GSP won in the POP/Displays/Signs category for a project to draw more attention to the convenience retailer’s coffee in stores. The signage features a simple color palette with whitewashed wood, lifestyle imagery and […]