Food Industry Glossary
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A method of merchandising and stocking products that uses the original packing case, with the top and/or sides removed, to display products.
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case labels
A product's identification and pricing label attached to a product or case when shipped.
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brokerage
The percent commission a broker will receive figured on the case cost paid by the wholesale or retail buyer, paid by a manufacturer to a broker.
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remodel
To modify or enlarge a retail store or department, i.e., expansion, new equipment, new sign package.
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indirect chain
A group of retail stores that purchases products from a wholesaler instead of operating its own warehouse.
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point change (pt chg)
Similar to Absolute Change, often used for measures that are already expressed as a percent. For example, when comparing 10.3% to 15.6%, the point change would be 5.3 points.
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