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Adopting AI tools to support natural retail
Put the kettle on, grab your favorite pumpkin spice product and curl up with this issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser, where we dive into a topic you won’t want to miss: artificial intelligence. For some, AI might feel like a futuristic concept, but it’s here and it’s transforming the way we do business in the natural products world. Whether you’re running a small, independent grocery store, managing a co-op or overseeing a larger natural chain, AI is creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to streamline operations, better serve customers and grow smarter. | Adrienne Smith
Content Director,
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| | The AI revolution in grocery retail
Technology has always played a role in grocery retail—from old-school cash registers filled with pennies and dimes to digital screens inviting shoppers to order sandwiches at in-store delis. The internet, along with the rise of online and mobile shopping, significantly upped the tech ante for grocery stores. Now comes artificial intelligence. Experts predict the changes it brings will be at least as consequential as those spurred by the internet—likely even more so.
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7 category-crossing trends
to know now Recently, New Hope Network held the first Newtopia Now, a natural products industry expo showcasing the newest, most inventive foods, beverages and supplements on the market. As our editors tasted their way through the show, they saw seven exciting trends materialize across categories that will delight retail shoppers by catering to their distinct values, flavor preferences and nutritional requirements. | |
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