Nonfoods

Adapting to Nonfoods Shopping Behaviors

Products like household goods, personal care items and pet supplies are no longer afterthoughts — they're essential parts of the grocery shopping ...

Seasonal Merchandising: A Grocer's Secret to Success

Thoughtful planning, creative displays and a strong selection of seasonal products can transform a store's performance and make it a destination for holiday and event shopping year-...

The Season of Nonfoods: Unlocking Basket Growth

Nonfoods have an undeniable place alongside food retail, and by capturing consumer share in this category, retailers can double basket size compared to food-only ...

Unlocking Total Store Growth: A Strategic Look at Food and Nonfoods Categories

Data shows that combining food and non-foods items creates a powerful interaction beneficial for both retailers and ...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties and nuances that influence the real cost ...

Unlocking Incremental Growth with Your Food and Nonfoods Strategies

When food and nonfoods items are strategically combined, they boost sales and transform the shopping experience to be more engaging and ...

Top Nonfoods Trends in Grocery Retail: Did You Catch Them or Miss Out?

The discussions at the recent FMI Nonfoods Event offered a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of nonfoods categories and the myriad opportunities they present for retailers and suppliers ...

Photo Friday: Nonfoods Event

Leaders from across the nonfoods industry gathered for the second annual FMI Nonfoods Event, an interactive and immersive experience aimed at boosting nonfoods category performance in grocery ...

Harnessing the Magic of General Merchandise to Drive Foot Traffic

The food retailing industry has a growing buzz about the interaction between general merchandise and grocery items. Retailers increasingly recognize the potential for driving incremental sales by strategically pairing these ...

Uniting for Innovation: The Nonfoods Grocery Community Gathering in May

Join us as experts from the nonfoods grocery sector unite for Beyond Aisles: Unlocking Nonfoods Potential, offering an exciting platform for networking, discussions and collaborative efforts toward innovation and ...

Grocery Stores: The Perfect Place for Pet Food Sales

The latest Category Insights report from FMI highlights how grocery stores are uniquely positioned to capture sales in the continually growing pet food ...

Beyond Aisles: The Development of the FMI Nonfoods Community

FMI has been at the forefront of recognizing and leveraging the importance of nonfoods categories as a differentiation strategy for food ...

The Tricky Correlation Between Nonfoods and Asset Protection

Shoppers want as much convenience and simplification as possible, and the reality of retail crime highlights the need for strategic thinking, planning and ...

The Power of Nonfoods at Retail 2023

The Power of Nonfoods at Retail 2023 explores perceptions, attitudes and behaviors to answer the critical question– Why not the grocery ...

Beckon the Bulk of Household Necessities Buyers

When it comes to nonfoods, household necessities are among the most common purchases. We need them, so we buy ...