We’re closing out another month on ProduceRetailer.com, so I thought I’d share with you the articles that garnered the most reader interest.
#5: Just how popular IS organic produce?
Among consumers who said they bought something organic over the past 30 days, their overwhelming No. 1 target is in our departments.
According to a new study from Market Force Information, produce was the most popular organic product, and the contest isn’t even close.
#4: Lidl US sets June 15 opening date
Everybody wanted to know when the new kid comes to town. We’ve been following this story closely, and updated this week with openings expected in nine different locations.
#3: INTERACTIVE: See Sprouts’ 2017 new stores
Sprouts Farmers Market is on track to open 32 new stores in 2017. Instead of a bulleted list, Produce Retailer brought you an interactive map showing where each new store is going.
#2: Bloomberg examines upcoming “retail crisis”
Is a “retail crisis” in our future? Editorial director Greg Johnson took a look at a recent Bloomberg article suggesting grocery retailers are at risk from the various channels taking a bite of their sales.
#1: “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15” lists released
Call this one good search engine optimization, because this story from early March is regularly one of the top clicked posts on ProduceRetailer.com. It also reinforces that consumers are still interested in the Environmental Working Group’s list, and what they should buy when entering the organic category.