How To Profit From Launching an Online Grocery Store in 2020
Alek Lewis
Building an online grocery store used to be a challenge because of small profit margins, but 2020 has surged the grocery eCommerce world to new heights. The profitability of online…
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Pros and cons of offering online ordering for your independent grocery store
Nearly one-third of Americans currently shop online, and 70% of Americans plan on shopping online for essentials in the future. New trends in e-commerce are making their way to the…
5 Reasons Independent Grocery Stores are Adding Online Platforms
For independent grocers, the leap to an online platform may seem unnecessary or redundant. Why expand to an online platform when your customers prefer coming into your store? The main…
How is COVID-19 impacting grocery e-commerce?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an air of uncertainty for people in the United States. Nationwide, business and public life have seen restrictions that have changed the way we all…
Online Marketplaces: Why Your Store Should Join
Mercato Team
Joining an online marketplace has many great business advantages. We explain the difference between e-commerce and online marketplaces. Take your food business to the next level. Connect with new customers and maximize profits.
Resource Guide for Starting a Food Store
Start a specialty or independent food business now. This resource directory is a collection of useful leads, all in one place. Follow this directory guide for creating a specialty food shop in your area.
Navigating the Minimum Wage Increase for Independent Grocery Stores
Minimum wage increases don’t have to hurt your grocery or food business. Mercato suggests solutions for merchants to navigate the increases. See whether increasing prices or optimizing labor is a better strategy for you.
Legal Resource Directory for Small Businesses
A directory of legal resources and a guide to get your small business started. Whether you are a grocery, specialty food merchant, craft purveyor or other small food business – Mercato is here to help.
