An increased interest in healthier foods and an interest in supporting locally grown and handcrafted merchandise has helped the farmers market industry grow. There are currently more than 8,000 farmers markets operate in the US today, according to the most recent National Farmers Market Manager Survey. What’s interesting to note is that while there was growth in the last few decades, there has been some contraction in the last few years. Mostly from too many markets but not enough vendors. So, what we now have are larger, more robust markets surviving. That means more competition between vendors to attract market shoppers.
Whether your business is a small farm or a cottage industry, you’ll need strategies to set you apart from the competition. From engaging signage to clever layout tips, this post will offer vendors 20 actionable strategies to increase sales at farmers markets. We’ll cover everything from upselling techniques to bundling offers, how to design attractive product groupings, and of course, how to use shopPOPdisplays’ versatile solutions for maximum impact.
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