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.

June issue of Supermarket & Retailer is available online

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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