Nonfoods

Building on Success: Your Feedback Powers What's Next at FMI

Results of the FMI member satisfaction survey show where FMI has succeeded and how we can continue to improve your membership ...

Beyond Candy: Nonfood Halloween Opportunities

Grocery stores that offer Halloween supplies beyond candy play to shoppers’ desire for ...

Why Business Planning Works Better Together

The FMI Annual Business Conference is built for business planning. Over three days, it brings together senior-level retail teams and suppliers across all key categories — fresh, grocery, health and wellness, private brands, general merchandise and ...

5 Ways Nonfoods Help Grocery Stores Become Everyday Health Hubs

As food retailers continue to expand their role in health and well-being, nonfood retail grocery items are emerging as powerful, practical solutions that address real shopper needs....

Nonfoods Are Fueling Online Grocery Growth — Here's Why It Matters

According to the Digital Engagement Transforms Grocery Shopping study, U.S. online sales of grocery items are projected to reach $388 billion by 2027, with nonfoods leading the charge....

Unlocking Total Store and Omnichannel Success with Nonfoods

Nonfoods play a critical, yet often underestimated, role in grocery retail. While fresh and center-store categories command attention, nonfoods at grocery stores account for 8% ($253 billion) of the U.S. nonfoods ...

Unlocking Incremental Growth with Nonfoods Strategies

Incremental growth optimizes your entire store strategy driving efficiency, delivering value and boosting sales across food and nonfoods categories. Aligning strategies for cross-category opportunities is the gateway to sustained growth and ...

Adapting to Nonfoods Shopping Behaviors

Products like household goods, personal care items and pet supplies are no longer afterthoughts — they're essential parts of the grocery shopping experience....

Seasonal Merchandising: A Grocer's Secret to Success

Thoughtful planning, creative displays and a strong selection of seasonal products can transform a store's performance and make it a destination for holiday and event shopping year-...

The Season of Nonfoods: Unlocking Basket Growth

Nonfoods have an undeniable place alongside food retail, and by capturing consumer share in this category, retailers can double basket size compared to food-only purchases....

Unlocking Total Store Growth: A Strategic Look at Food and Nonfoods Categories

Data shows that combining food and non-foods items creates a powerful interaction beneficial for both retailers and ...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties....

Unlocking Incremental Growth with Your Food and Nonfoods Strategies

When food and nonfoods items are strategically combined, they boost sales and transform the shopping experience to be more engaging and convenient....

Top Nonfoods Trends in Grocery Retail: Did You Catch Them or Miss Out?

The discussions at the recent FMI Nonfoods Event offered a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of nonfoods categories and the myriad opportunities they present for retailers and suppliers alike....

Photo Friday: Nonfoods Event

Leaders from across the nonfoods industry gathered for the second annual FMI Nonfoods Event, an interactive and immersive experience aimed at boosting nonfoods category performance in grocery stores....