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Storytelling
with Sweets
When it comes to marketing, retailers need to challenge the sta-
Retail bakeries like Southern California-based Vanilla Bake Shop
tus quo to keep relevant with today's changing consumer as well
specialize in meeting the unique needs of their customers, who
as new ethnically diverse demographics, multiple income levels
can range from wedding couples to on-the-go travelers at the
and emerging technology that is altering the way people shop.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
In a recent presentation during the American Bakers Associa-
In Los Angeles' Tom Bradley International Terminal, airline trav-
tion annual convention in Orlando, Florida, John Rand, senior
elers can satisfy their sweet tooth at Vanilla Bake Shop, known
vice president, retail insights for Kantar Retail, urged attend-
for its cakes, cupcakes and assorted sweets with a focus on
ees to rethink about how they merchandise and market their
fresh, high-quality ingredients. Vanilla Bake Shop was recently
products as well as how they romance their brands. "(Consum-
named as one of the top five retail bakeries at US airports by
ers) don't buy cupcakes. They buy a birthday party. Think about
The Go Group.
where it's going. Tell a story," he says.
For more formal affairs, Vanilla Bake Shop offers a wide range
Rand cautions against generalizing about millennials, boomers
of wedding cakes, such as a French inspired wedding cake
and other demographic groups. Rather, he encourages look-
table or a champagne sequin wedding cake.
ing at today's consumers as highly fragmented. Focusing on
"mom" or "millennials" who are 18 to 35 as a cohesive group
For avid movie fans, DecoPac, Inc. has launched a variety of
is a highly simplified approach to marketing baked goods or
Star Wars-themed cake, cupcake and dessert decorations. The
any other product, Rand says. Rather, today's market is highly
collection includes designs from Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars
"fractionalized."
Classic (and the highly anticipated theatrical release of Star
Wars: The Force Awakens later this year).
"One out of every 10 kids born is a first child from a person who
is over 35, so what does that do to your system?" he asks. "It's
just a different world. Gen Y is coming in large numbers. That's
good. They want different things; that's probably good. You
need to stay ahead of the curve on this. They're also economically split. We need to recognize that not only is there a new
generation in town, but it's also not coherent. It's not consistent.
It's not one big thing. It's lumpy."
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Editor's Note - A Need for Transparency
Table of Contents
News Bites - Bakers set sights on gold medal at iba
Alternative pizza formats
AIB certification enhances website
My Favorite Things
Management - Prevention
Labor Front - FSMA Moves Forward
Ingredients - Blueberry Challenge
Equipment - The Science of Fermentation
The Scenic Route to Success
A Buying Environment
What's Your Sign
Heirloom in Bloom
Bagel Popularity
Donut Craze Continues
Storytelling with Sweets
Easy, frozen, gourmet
Cafe - Sandwich Delivery
Products
Product Showcase
Classifieds
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