Houston's Merchandisers stock shelves and storing back-stock.

An Inside [Sales] Look Into Merchandising

The partnership between Houston’s and Cash & Carry is a fascinating one. Unlike grocery stores, Cash & Carry did not have vendors come in and stock their own product until they partnered with Houston’s. Our merchandising program has evolved over the years and continues to be the reason we have such a great relationship with…

Merchandising set at a Cash & Carry store in Springfield, Oregon (Image: Geoff Dann)

Our Roots: Merchandising

Northwest Grocery was an early customer of Houston’s who distributed their product to local grocery stores that belonged to their co-op. They also owned and operated numerous Cash and Carry stores. Northwest Grocery later changed their name to United Grocers. The Merchandising Division began in 1984 as a direct result of Relationship Selling. Greg Dann,…