Mar 3, 2008 12:00 PM, By AMY SUNG

By: By AMY SUNG

BOSTON — Keeping it simple was the mantra at the Retail Showcase Seminar at the International Boston Seafood Show last week, in a session where officials from Encore Associates, Alpha Gamma Seafood and Price Chopper discussed topics ranging from operations and merchandising to procurement and sustainability.

“Five key elements retailers must provide consumers include quality, variety, food safety, consumer information and knowledgeable store associates,” said Tom Demott, a retailer for 30 years who is now chief operations officer and managing partner, perishables and sales, for Encore Associates.

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