Retailers

Audiences Retailers

Welcome to the Retailers’ section of watermelon.org, a one-stop shop for all things watermelon at retail. Looking for product information, training, or promotional tips and tricks? You’ve come to the right place!

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Retail Kit

Whether you are new or a seasoned professional to this category, this all-inclusive retail education tool has you covered.

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Product Training

All the information you’ll need at the retail level, including types of watermelon, availability chart, and PLU/UPC codes.

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    Product Training

    Watermelon Learning Lab

    Test your watermelon knowledge today!

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    Product Training

    Types & Availability

    Watermelon is available year-round!

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  • PLU-watermelon. Person (hands only) holding watermelon with PLU sticker, on conveyer belt at grocery store

    Product Training

    PLU/UPC

    See available PLU and UPC codes.

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  • jars of watermelon cuts, balls, sticks, chunks, with knife and chunks in background. slate cutting board on side

    Product Training

    Storage & Yield

    Selecting, storing and handling best practices.

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  • person holding watermelon half, bright red flesh

    Product Training

    Hollow Heart

    Explaining hollow heart to staff and customers.

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Promotion Tips

Information and resources for you, the retailer, that will help with stimulating watermelon sales in your store. 

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    Promotion Tips

    Best Practices

    Tips for marketing watermelon.

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  • sample ad - watermelon slices on blue plate on wooden table with watermelon logo bottom right. Top left, sample ad (price & description)

    Promotion Tips

    Sample Ads

    Use these resources.

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  • watermelon queen smiling at customer at outside event in front of watermelon bin

    Promotion Tips

    Watermelon Queen

    The watermelon queens are trained promotional ambassadors.

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  • grocery store display contest set-up, whole watermelon, wedges, slices with watermelon carved basket in front/center. Pink and green balloons floating overhead.

    Promotion Tips

    Retail Merchandising Contest

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  • watermelon snowman carving

    Promotion Tips

    Wintermelon

    Watermelon fun isn’t just for the summertime!

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Useful Links

Looking for more helpful tips? Use these links for additonal information.

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