Here is what a few of our customers have to say about Pick 5:
““We originally set Pick 5 in our rural stores and immediately saw anywhere from 5% to 15% increases in meat department sales. We were hesitant to set Pick 5 in our upscale city stores, but the first one we did, sales increased by 30%.””
Terry Eacret, Meat Director, Pyramid Foods - 45 stores
““I have responsibility for 85 stores and half of them participate in a Pick 5 program. On average, 30% of these meat department’s business is done through Pick 5. These sets have a good variety of fresh meats as well as frozen products. Variety is key”
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Roy Hood, Associated Wholesale Grocers - Springfield, MO
““Pick 5 has been crucial in our stores during these trying economic times. With the variety we carry, a person can pick up several days worth of meals for only $25. In our city store, 30% of our meat business is Pick 5.””
Jon Porter, Owner, Porter's Supermarkets
““About three years ago, we implemented the Pick 5 for $25 program at the Springfield Division. We service 400 retailers and currently have around 150 stores on the program. This program has increased sales and profits, when done correctly, for every retailer that has embraced it. We have seen sales increases in meat shops range from 5% to 20% and profit increase by 4 to 5 basis points. Owners have actually said this program has saved their meat business. The program is so successful that we currently have companies developing items and sizes just for these sets. If you want to improve: sales, profits, distribution, and shrink, this is the one program that will help immediately. It’s a high dollar meat ring with a high profit time and time again. Most importantly, Wal-Mart and Costco do not offer this””
Kevin Porter, Meat Director, Associated Wholesale Grocers - Springfield, MO
““I first saw Pick 5 about 10 years ago in a small independent store and thought it would never work. I did not even consider it for my markets at that time. A couple of years later, we had no choice but to add the program because of it’s spreading popularity in our market. Today, our Pick 5 is about 40% of our total meat sales. Each year, we continue to have huge increases in sales and meat distribution. Pick 5 has been the most successful program I have ever been involved in."”
Michael Woods, Owner, City Markets
