Bulk foods are profit powerhouses, full stop. Compared to packaged alternatives, bulk foods like cereal, trail mix, nuts, oats and beans often carry a profit margin of 40-50%. For grocery stores grappling with reduced shopper spending due to inflation, adding a bulk food department may sound both profitable and appealing. But traditional bulk departments can take time to plan, purchase and rollout… That’s why we created smart, sustainable Bulk-in-a-Box Kits. See how adding Bulk-in-a-Box can increase your store’s profit potential.
First, what are Bulk-in-a-Box Kits?
Bulk-in-a-Box Kits are a revolutionary, turnkey solution that packs all the perks of a bulk food department without any of the guesswork. Bulk-in-a-Box Kits are available in 12 preconfigured options, which eliminates the complexity of designing a bulk food department from scratch and accelerates rollout. From endcaps to full bulk food departments, there’s a configuration for every need and every store.
How Bulk Foods Increases Profit Potential
Compared to packaged goods, bulk foods deliver 10-30% higher margins—without higher prices for shoppers. In fact, prices are often lower. When consumers can buy only what they need, they save an average of 30-60%. These come primarily from reduced single-use packaging and lower transportation costs, since bulk products can be packed more densely.
How to Simplify Your Bulk Department with Bulk-in-a-Box Kits
Some grocers feel adding a bulk department can be daunting, requiring significant space, extensive planning and custom products. Bulk-in-a-Box Kits simplify and accelerate your store’s ability to add or expand a bulk department. Each kit comes preassembled with easy-to-follow layout plans for the included fixtures, bins and nut butter grinders. Simply choose from one of our 12 pre-configured, 4-foot options. Available in both fixture and gondola formats, no new infrastructure will be needed, and installation is a breeze.
Trade Fixtures helps your grocery store or co-op execute a profitable, sustainable bulk food strategy. Browse our catalog to see our full range of bulk food offerings or contact us for a free quote.