Technology

4 time-saving social media tips for retailers

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:25:00 +0000

The biggest enemy of using social media for small businesses? Time. Try these four efficiencies to make the most of your online interactions with fans and followers.

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Go viral on Facebook to change our food system

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Can you really effect change in America's food system by "liking" a post on Facebook? Following The Green Grocer's example, here are four ways you can attempt to go viral.

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11 social media tips for retailers from NPA MarketPlace

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:43:00 +0000

Diana Mercer

Social media experts speaking at NPA MarketPlace share their best digital marketing advice for natural retailers. From understanding your competitors to refining your online strategy, these tips will help you build your brand, create customer loyalty and boost sales.

Can genetic modification of food ever be beneficial?

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:40:00 +0000

The proliferation of GMO ingredients has ignited a fierce public debate. While there are many legitimate concerns about genetic engineering in our food supply, is the technology flawed or simply its application?

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Reach female natural shoppers with Pinterest

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:12:00 +0000

Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social networks and the perfect place to market your natural store for free. Here are three tips to get started.

3 natural companies prove QR codes aren't dead

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:20:00 +0000

What do technology and transparency have to do with labels? A lot these days. Whether a consumer is interested in fair trade or food allergies, more people are asking for the story behind a product and its ingredients. Here are a few companies that have found creative ways to share their products' stories.

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Retailer Roundtable: How is your store using mobile technology to engage customers?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:15:00 +0000

Four retailers offer their tips for sucessful social media marketing.

Retailers fail at customer service on Facebook

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A study shows that many big-box retailers not only ignore customer questions on Facebook, in some cases they actually delete them! Here's how natural retailers can gain the social media edge.

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3 ways to reach baby boomer shoppers with social media

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:06:00 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, baby boomers are plugged in to social media. Does your natural store know how to reach them?

Local Dirt: new website sources local food

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:52:00 +0000

Imagine a single website where buyers could source local food anywhere in the United States, or where any farmer could make his or her produce available to buyers. Founder of Local Dirt Heather Hilleren sat down with Organic Connections, the magazine for Natural Vitality, to explain the complex journey behind her site.