Merchandising 101: It Starts With People
Originally printed in the April 2023 issue of Produce Business. What makes a good merchandiser at retail? There are several opinions that vary by experience… Read More
Articles by Don Harris
Knowledge is Power
Originally printed in the March 2023 issue of Produce Business. Our world is in a continuous state of change. Demographics are changing across the globe,… Read More
Keep an Eye on the ‘Little Guy’
Originally printed in the February 2023 issue of Produce Business. One thing every operator should watch closely is the nature and makeup of the competition… Read More
Jim Prevor: Captain of Conscience
Originally printed in the January 2023 issue of Produce Business. Jim Prevor was my friend. He is not a mere casual acquaintance, industry colleague, business… Read More
Cast a Critical Eye
Originally printed in the November 2022 issue of Produce Business. As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of… Read More
Get to the Finish Line
Originally printed in the October 2022 issue of Produce Business. As the year’s end approaches, progressive and innovative retailers take a hard look at their… Read More
Return to Normalcy (and Growth) at IFPA Show
Originally printed in the September 2022 issue of Produce Business. After nearly three years of industry disruption caused by the pandemic, we go into the… Read More
A Disturbing Trend: Epidemic of Indifference
Originally printed in the August 2022 issue of Produce Business. I’ve observed a disturbing trend in retail produce operations. It’s not a completely new phenomenon,… Read More
Inflation, Prices and Profits: It’s A Slippery Slope
Originally printed in the June 2022 issue of Produce Business. As we move forward in these inflationary times, the pressure increases on prices and, ultimately,… Read More
SKU Expansion: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Originally printed in the May 2022 issue of Produce Business. The expansion of variety has dominated the retail produce industry over the past 40 years…. Read More