Fresh food is becoming a more important component of many convenience store chains' product mix. The course will explore the impact of this trend, and technologies that can help convenience stores best manage it. Topics to be explored include:

• Why convenience stores need to sell fresh food products
• The right products that satisfy customer demand
• Popular and profitable fresh food types
• Effective displays and storage for fresh food offerings
• Technologies that engage and attract customers
• Best practices for managing a fresh food program

Content for this course was developed by David Weldon. David is a technology and business journalist in the Boston area. Contact him at dweldon646@comcast.net.