Elizabeth Muentes

Jan 22, 2025 | foodinstitute.com | Elizabeth Muentes

Home>InnovationOn Target: The Secrets Behind Target’s Modern Retail Success NEW YORK CITY – Call it “Tar-zhay magic.” Retail titan Target boasts an extremely loyal customer base. Consumers love Target for multiple reasons – not the least of which is the fact the retailer is a one-stop shop for most essentials. But how does Target keep up with evolving consumer demands?

Dec 4, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Elizabeth Muentes |Marcy Kreiter

Home>InflationRetail Reimagined: Shoppers Skipping Middle Ground for Luxury, Value Brick-and-mortar retail has suffered greatly since the advent of e-commerce and though iconic brands have evolved, 2024 still proved challenging, forcing many brands to rethink everything from inventory to size to get consumers – especially millennials – off the couch and in their doors.

Nov 27, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Elizabeth Muentes |Marcy Kreiter

Home>InflationThe Unstoppable Rise of Shrinkflation More and more companies are turning to shrinkflation to preserve their margins amid rising labor and transportation costs and other factors, experts told The Food Institute. The term shrinkflation, of course, refers to the practice of reducing the size or quantity of a product while keeping the price the same (or slightly increasing it).

Nov 6, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Elizabeth Muentes |Marcy Kreiter

A series of management blunders apparently killed the more than century-old Kmart chain and even older merger partner, Sears, from alienating its core constituencies by upgrading its clothing lines to failing to change with the times and embrace online shopping. The last full-size U.S. store, in Bridgehampton, New York, was shuttered recently, bowing to the merchandizing prowess of such competitors as Walmart and Target.

Oct 3, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Elizabeth Muentes

Home>LatamThe Art of Crafting Premium Colombian Chocolate As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Magno Chocolates stands out as a shining example for its of the rich culinary traditions and artisanal craftsmanship that, in many respects, define the culture. Known handcrafted chocolates, Magno Chocolates has managed to carve a niche for itself by blending premium, top-quality ingredients, and a passion for the craft.