Retailers Welcome Autumn With Bakery Ideas

With Halloween and Thanksgiving around the corner, retailers are targeting shoppers with a sweet tooth. The chains are promoting fall-themed baking recipes and store-made bakery products. 

In a blog post, Whole Foods called attention to the versatility of butternut squash with a pumpkin pie recipe and pumpkin cornmeal muffin recipe, as well as savory dish recipes like butternut squash panzanella salad. 

Fred Meyer is making an event of caramel apples and calling shoppers into the store for freshly made products.

Sam's Club took a different approach to the classic caramel apple with a caramel apple cookie recipe.

PCC Natural Markets is encouraging consumers to embrace the colder weather, with a warm gooey dessert.