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wholesaling new gluten free food products2/1/2012Jerry Pinney
  Q: We have perfected several of our gluten free creations, those products that celiacs and wheat free ...
  A: Anthony, Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I was with a client all day yesterday. My ...
Hi Jerry7/14/2011Jerry Pinney
  Q: If you could provide me with any info. to help clear my confusion I would be very grateful. I want ...
  A: Bassel, Start small and make sure all your systems and processes can be increased as volume ...
retail pricing3/31/2011Jerry Pinney
  Q: I WANT TO SELL MY HOMEMADE PRODUCT TO CONVIENCE STORE,HOW MUCH MARK-UP PERCENTAGE DO THEY DO.IF I ...
  A: There is not a blanket answer to that question. It depends on the amount of handling and costs that ...
Distribution of my cosmetics2/16/2011Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am new to all of this however, the stage I am in at this moment is sampling the cosmetic products ...
  A: There are no short cuts to success. If you have a passion to become a vital part of the cosmetic ...
diplay product prices8/30/2010Jerry Pinney
  Q: I operate a convenience store in Las Vegas. My products on the shelves do not have prices stickers ...
  A: Each state is different. I would suggest that you check with Attorney General in Nevada to determine ...
Selling to a broker7/13/2010Jim Gawley
  Q: Good day Jim Gawley I have a small Chemical company supplying mainly Car wash chemicals we have ...
  A: Shanon, This is a rather long and involved question for this service. Try Google-ing "writing a ...
Pricing6/29/2010Jerry Pinney
  Q: I have developed a food item that I want to sell at both the retail and foodservice levels. I know ...
  A: You need a lot more data and information to get the answer. Distribution and Warehousing costs ...
Convenience store3/9/2010Jim Gawley
  Q: Can a convenience store succeed if it is located upstairs of a shopping mall, in a small town of 2 ...
  A: Still hard to say. Without a convenient location it is not really a convenience store. In the U.S. ...
Convenience store3/8/2010Jim Gawley
  Q: Can a convenience store succeed if it is located upstairs of a shopping mall, in a small town of 2 ...
  A: Without knowing the market I can't answer that. What you need to do is ask yourself and research ...
C-Stores Sales - Weather Link2/24/2010Jerry Pinney
  Q: How does bad weather affect inside convenience store sales? Is there a percentage that can be ...
  A: In general bad weather is good for Convenience Store business. The anticipation of bad weather ...
Sustainability2/23/2010Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am currently working on a project looking into the best way to make supermarket processes more ...
  A: Over the years the packaging industry has done a good job of apply new technology to the products ...
performance items2/22/2010Jerry Pinney
  Q: which items can I compare with other supermecado to measure performance
  A: I need some additional info in order to help. What performance measurements are you interested in? ...
supermarket strategies12/2/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: I'm currently writing my 4th yr thesis regarding supermarket strategies and response to the current ...
  A: The current issue of Progressive Grocer (www.progressivegrocer.com) has an article "Recession ...
how to get my beer bong set in stores10/29/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: i put together a beer pong game set which includes 20 cups 3 ping pong balls and directions. i ...
  A: Justin, I am not familiar with the CA market. I live in the Midwest. If I were you, I would stop in ...
selling corsages and bows10/28/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am planning to sell corsages and bows to a grocery store . I am also going to sell them at a flea ...
  A: I am not an expert in this area. My thoughts are, if you plan to do this only once and are planning ...
Placing Product in Convenience Stores9/15/2009Jim Gawley
  Q: I produce a snack food product that I would like to start selling in convenience stores. Can you ...
  A: Jennifer, I am not sure whether you are planning to sell nationwide or just locally. If you want to ...
Manufacturers Coupons6/24/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am currently working with a small food manufacturing company in Portland, OR. We have products in ...
  A: Daniel, How do you plan to distribute these coupons? Who ever you plan to use to distribute the ...
Wholesales Food Distributor6/18/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: I have three questions I hope you can answer. 1- Could you please explain how distributors work ...
  A: Ken, You have some very complex questions. I will try to provide some basic input. If you can be ...
multinational retailer4/22/2009Jim Gawley
  Q: just wondering if it is possible to open a small family run butchers shop in the same mall as a ...
  A: Ciaran, Keep in mind that my expertise is in the U.S. If you can differentiate yourself from the big ...
fruit prices3/20/2009Jim Gawley
  Q: I have a question that you can hopefully answer. I've been trying to find a source for the most ...
  A: I am not sure if you need fresh or processed fruit prices. For fresh, you can look at USDA's ...
Questonnaire2/9/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: sir i would ike to know the questionaire for a FMCG poduct like questionire for soap ANSWER: I do ...
  A: Here are some thoughts: Ask demographic questions so you can determine how purchase patterns are ...
Merchandising Thesis2/3/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: I'm currently writing my college thesis regarding merchandising and am finding it difficult to chunk ...
  A: The top three merchandising measurements are: 1. Sales 2. Sales 3. SALES After that some ...
operational processes in supermarket or hypermarket?1/16/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: can u tell me what are the operational processes in supermarket? asap thank you.
  A: Here are some Advertising Marketing Customer Service Checking and Receiving Stocking and rotating ...
distributors of beauty products1/13/2009Jerry Pinney
  Q: i am trying to open up a beauty supply store. i live in Chattanooga,TN and i have been unsuccessful ...
  A: Find a store in Chattanooga that carries what you want and ask them where they get their ...
key processes in supermarket12/30/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: what is pricing process? and what is the difference between selling and pricing processes? ANSWER: ...
  A: We buy a product for $1.00 and we want to make 50% gross profit for the company so we price the ...
key processes in supermarket12/29/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: what is pricing process? and what is the difference between selling and pricing processes?
  A: Selling is the process of thinking about what will motivate the customer to buy. Pricing is the ...
what are the key processes and activities in supermarkets?12/17/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: the key processes/activities are refering to supplier, purchasing of grocery and etc by the company? ...
  A: Selling process would be Everyday Low Price, like WallMart or High/Low like Safeway. Team Building ...
what are the key processes and activities in supermarkets?12/17/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: the key processes/activities are refering to supplier, purchasing of grocery and etc by the company? ...
  A: In my opinion, you must be able to outline the process before you can determine the costs. Every ...
what are the key processes and activities in supermarkets?12/17/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: the key processes/activities are refering to supplier, purchasing of grocery and etc by the company? ...
  A: In my mind the key processes for any Supermarket are: The Hiring Process The Training Process The ...
BIG DROP IN SALES12/1/2008Jim Gawley
  Q: I HAVE A C-STORE THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN A GOOD LOCATION FOR 18 YEARS. IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS ...
  A: Joel, There are a number of ways to shift strategy to keep sales from falling in these tough ...
Bulk Sales to Convenience Stores9/6/2008Jim Gawley
  Q: I produce a condiment which I would like to sell to convenience stores, but an unsure how to price ...
  A: Jacqui, I am not sure about this. Markups vary by product line. The National Assoc. of C-stores may ...
details on retailer in the US8/11/2008Jim Gawley
  Q: 1.I would like to know the sales amount and how many units per companies (wholesale ...
  A: You can find some of this information for sale from Chain Store Guides at http://www.csgis.com/ They ...
What's KRA, KPA and KPI?6/8/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am making the KRAs, KPAs, KPIs for HR department, but i don't know well about it. Please hepl me, ...
  A: Key Result Areas (KRA}Are your primary job responsibilities. Could be sales, profits, new customers, ...
Customer service - employee behaviour5/22/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am trying to find examples of employee behaviour rules in US convenience store or "express ...
  A: Yuri, I do not have any first hand knowledge or am I aware of any research in this area. If any ...
distribution3/24/2008Jim Gawley
  Q: I imagine most established food processors have their own routes and trucks that replenish store ...
  A: Craig, Some good resources to help you for q1 can be found at http://www.narms.com For q3 I would ...
distribution3/24/2008Jerry Pinney
  Q: I imagine most established food processors have their own routes and trucks that replenish store ...
  A: Craig, This is not an easy question. Let me share some thoughts. Food distribution is regional and ...
grocery education8/20/2007Jerry Pinney
  Q: I am in the process of buying a small grocery store/gas station in a small town. I am interested in ...
  A: I would suggest you contact the National Association of Convenience Stores @ ...
Non food brokers hispanic market8/15/2007Jerry Pinney
  Q: We are a USA company that has dealt with marketing in Latinamerica for the past 25 years. Now we ...
  A: Not sure I can be real helpful, but here are a few suggestions. Here are three trade associations ...
Marketing to smaller store chins7/18/2007Jerry Pinney
  Q: Jerry I just got hired by a bottled water company and am trying to secure distributors that sell to ...
  A: Go to the smaller stores that you want to distribute to and ask them who they are being served by. ...
Communicating to customers7/11/2007Jerry Pinney
  Q: What are the best methods of communicating about our expertise to our customers? Sure we have lots ...
  A: Make sure you ask each customer at least one question. Asking good questions indicates that you ...

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