Blue Goose Market’s new store improves bakery sales
Blue Goose Market’s new store positions its in-store bakery first. The Chicago-area independent supermarket designed its bakery to complement other fresh departments.
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| A sampling of Blue Goose prices | |
| (St. Charles, Ill.) | |
| Bagel | $0.59 |
| Bread, French, 16 ozs. | $1.99 |
| Bread, cinnamon raisin, 16 ozs. | $3.69 |
| Bread, artisan baguette, 16 ozs. | $2.09 |
| Brownie, chocolate iced | $1.69 |
| Brownie, caramel turtle | $2.29 |
| Cream puff | $2.09 |
| Croissant | $0.89 |
| Decorated cake, 1/4 sheet, double layer | $34.99 |
| Decorated cake, 8-in. round, double layer | $18.49 |
| Decorated cake, 1/2 sheet, double layer | $52.99 |
| Donut | $0.69 |
| Éclair | $2.99 |
| Mousse torte, strawberry, 6 in. round | $12.99 |
| Pie, apple, 9 ins. | $8.49 |
Blue Goose Market quick view
Founded: 1928
Market served: St. Charles, Ill. and west Chicago suburbs
Store size/bakery size: 35,000 sq. ft./2,000 sq. ft.
Bakery contribution to store sales: 7%
Management: David Lencioni, president; Mary Pearson, vice president; Dale Insteford, general manager; Scott Schwartz, bakery manager
Company website:www.bluegoosemarket.com
Major bakery equipment: vertical mixer, proofer, two rack ovens, pan washer, walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer
Primary bakery distributors:
BakeMark www.bakemarkusa.com
Dawn Food Products www.dawnfoods.com
Lipari Foods www.liparifoods.com/
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