Co-op Merchandising
If you’re around the Co-op much, you’ll hear the term “merchandiser” a lot! But what does a Merchandiser do at the Co-op food stores?
To merchandise means to buy and sell goods in a business. At the Co-op there are several merchandisers responsible for the goods and services we offer at all our locations. These merchandisers are responsible for the following in their specific area:
- Determine the type of items, quality, grades and brands of products to be sold.
- Set authorized vendor, Set pricing, set ordering/delivery procedures
- Determine shelf allocation and spacing for product and categories throughout stores.
- Plan specials, new item promotion, and in store presentations.
- Make additions and deletions to product mix based on movement, customer requests and recent market trends.
- Arrange demos and sampling choices for events.
- Respond to customer suggestions, requests and concerns.
Want to chat with one of our merchandisers? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us your suggestion or question.
Have a Special Event to Plan?
It’s always busy for our Co-op Catering and Floral Departments, and there’s a good reason so many people trust us with their most important events. If you need catering, our talented staff in the Co-op Kitchens will provide you with the taste experience you have been waiting for. Check out our menu and price list, or look here for a PDF (790K). Enjoy freshly-made products from the finest ingredients around. We use local ingredients whenever possible, and offer baked goods produced locally. We pride ourselves in giving outstanding customer service, with quality, consistency, and food safety at the forefront of everything we do.
Meet Ann Smith Lyons
We’ve all heard the stories: You have a once-in-a-lifetime event such as a wedding or major anniversary, you plan everything a year in advance, and something still goes wrong with the flowers. Ann Smith Lyons, Operations Manager for the Co-op Floral Department, will ensure that doesn’t happen.
