Supermarket Perimeter - May 2023 - 84

Seafood: From ebb to flow
Still, inflation has taken its toll.
" A dollar sales decrease of -3.8% during an inflationary year could
Deliver value
be dismissed as a bump on the road, and an increase of more than
30% in dollar sales since before the pandemic can sound promising, "
according to FMI. " However, the decrease in unit sales this past year
was almost 10% and the growth in unit sales since before the COVID19
pandemic has erased the growth over the past two years (just
+2.2%). "
Fresh vs. frozen
Grocery and frozen seafood fare better than fresh as shoppers weigh
food waste, according to the report.
Grocery seafood has held its own, while frozen seafood has
performed well compared to fresh seafood. While seafood
shoppers say they prefer fresh, frozen seafood products benefit
due to expanded choices, helping avoid food waste and providing
preparation directions.
FMI also found that while online seafood sales are down but the
channel still serves as an effective way to reach seafood consumers.
While many consumers, and particularly seafood consumers, are
shopping online for groceries, only a limited number are buying
seafood online with frozen seafood being the most common.
Online may best be a means to communicate with seafood
shoppers on their path to purchase (which is most frequently in-store).
During these stressful and
challenging times for shoppers,
retailers need to continue to
be sensitive to concerns about
food inflation. Offering sales
and special deals helps manage
shopper value perceptions,
along with a focus on value
that includes quality in the
assessment. Retailers should
tap into shoppers' desire to
do more planning of their
food procurement by offering
tools and assistance. While
shoppers mostly prefer fresh
seafood, retailers can advance
frozen seafood advantages on
overall value, avoiding waste.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
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* 17.8% improvement in slice transaction time
* 13% improvement in deli counter wait time
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ERGONOMICS
* Operator adjustable ergonomics
* Easy to move for deli cleanup
* Tissues above bags
* Reduced reach and walk distances
* Correct Slicer mounting height
* Scale shelf close to deli bags & tissues
* 3 axis height adjustable accessories
* Sure grip 7° angular misalignment feet
* Easy to reposition for operator preference
SANITATION
* Easy to clean under slicer (suspension mounting
beams elevate slicer)
* Dishwasher safe easy to clean slide out crumb tray
* Deli bags above splash zone
* Polsan™ mid shelf with cleaning bottle holder
* Boots cover slicer feet
* Easy to clean stainless steel underbelly pan
* All type 304 stainless steel construction
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