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Culture Change in the Produce Department

“Because that’s the way we’ve always done it.” That mindset is costing grocery retailers more than they realize. The produce department, often the heartbeat of the store, is overdue for a culture shift. Moving from clipboards to dashboards isn’t...

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From Pen & Paper to Predictive AI

Too many produce departments still rely on pen & paper. The problem? Instinct is good, but it’s not enough in today’s market. With EmpowerFresh, AI...

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Ask The Expert: Empower Fresh

When the mercury rises, so do the opportunities in the produce department. But while shoppers are hot for summer flavors, retailers need to be...

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Go Local, Grow Loyalty

Elevating Produce with Locally Sourced Selections

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Retail Produce Prep Tips for Summer

Plan for Peak Volume Review movement reports from last summer to forecast orders Focus on top movers like watermelon, sweet corn, berries, peaches,...

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Hugo’s Family Marketplace Joins Forces with Empower Fresh to Bring Smarter Produce Ordering to the Heart of the Community

Grand Forks, ND & Kansas City, MO — Hugo's Family Marketplace, a trusted name in community grocery shopping for generations, has officially partnered...

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Berry Best Practices: A Guide to Summer's Favorite Fruit

Use this quick guide to keep your strawberry displays fresh, eye-catching, and customer-ready. Stay sharp on rotation, quality, and presentation—it...

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Fire Up the Fun: Boosting Produce Sales from Memorial Day to Father's Day

As we move from honoring our heroes on Memorial Day into celebrating Dad on Father's Day, your produce department is perfectly positioned to fuel...

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