Design ideas to keep you ahead of the pack

12 July 2017 | Innovation and technology

Security has become a major issue in supermarkets around the world. It is no longer just about shoplifters and staff helping themselves, it is also about possible attacks by terror groups.

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Downloadable Feature Stories

Main Feature: Store Design - Design ideas to keep you ahead of the pack(PDF)

Feature Story: Food Service & Deli - The ongoing revolution in the HMR department

Feature Story: Health Foods - Feeding the need for health foods

S&R / Field Agent Barometer - Shopping for snacks

Delight your Customers: Gratitude is an attitude

Loss Control: Controlling shrinkage in receiving and storage

Loyalty Programmes: Consumer loyalty behaviour in South Africa

What's new? : All the latest products, new variants and packaging changes.

On Promotion : Family favourites and healthy eating

Industry News & Diary: A collection of local and international items of interest.

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