Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Unilever commits to sustainable sourcing of paper packaging
Unilever published its sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing policy as part of its commitment to double the size of the business while reducing … Continue reading
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CVS Distributing Free Health and Nutrition Guide in Stores
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 7 /PRNewswire/ — As part of their ongoing partnership to help Americans improve their health and curb the onset of chronic … Continue reading
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Whole Foods Market Announces New Guidelines for Organic Personal Care Products
Whole Foods Market announced that all personal care products and cosmetics making an “organic” claim sold in its U.S. stores must be third-party certified … Continue reading
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Albertsons Activates Solar Power at Three California Stores
Albertsons, a SUPERVALU INC. company, and SunEdison, a solar energy services provider, announced the activation of rooftop solar power systems at three Albertsons grocery … Continue reading
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Behaviors of Families with Overweight/Obese Children Differ Little from Those with Healthy Weight Children
CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, D.C. – SymphonyIRI Group, Inc., formerly named Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today new research … Continue reading
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Reasor’s installs PepsiCo Dream Machine recycling system
Reasor’s is the first grocery chain in the nation to have the PepsiCo Dream Machine installed in stores. The Dream Machine is the first … Continue reading
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Sam’s Club Tests Online Small Business Loan Program for Main Street
Bentonville, AR—July 6, 2010— Existing small business owners and entrepreneurs with hopes of starting up continue to seek access to capital in the form of … Continue reading
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Nonfood Talk: A new soapbox?
A fledgling e-commerce site is eyeing the health and beauty care category. Traditional retailers need to pay attention and initiate some strategies to fight … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit
Use your noodle
While budget-friendly pasta has shown its resilience during the recession, an influx of better-for-you varieties ensures long-term success and profitability of the category. By … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Center Store
Mixing & matching
Salad options expand beyond the traditional as consumers search for convenient ways to eat healthier. By Craig Levitt As Americans continue to concern themselves … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Beautiful beverages
More than just thirst-quenching, many of today’s natural beverages have a functional side as well. By Carol Radice Whether consumers are looking to reduce … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Selling Wellness
Sharpening the blades
Razor manufacturers are banking on new technologies to spur sales in the grocery channel. By Craig Levitt The razor war between Gillette and Schick … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Thanks for the memory
Grocers who offer the proper mix at the proper price points can do well in the consumer electronics category. By Craig Levitt Clearly, consumers … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Waging a war on shrink
Supermarkets bolster loss prevention efforts by integrating analytics into existing anti-theft solutions. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy Shrink has always been an inevitable cost of … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Tech Solutions
Getting SOCIAL
Grocers try their hand at social media to expand their reach and build customer loyalty. By Deena M. Amato-McCoy As the saying goes, “If … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Tech Solutions
CoolMoves
Grocers are looking to reconfigured cases and alternative refrigerants to keep the lid on refrigeration costs. By Kim Ann Zimmermann Store layouts are continuously … Continue reading
Transportation overhaul
Grocers are revamping their transportation strategies by investing in technologies and equipment and forming new partnerships. By William Epmeier If the past several years … Continue reading
Kind cuts
Packaged meats offer consumers convenience and value while expanding opportunities for retailers. By Nina Amir Packaged meat is a dependable but historically slow-growing category—sales … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Westward Ho!
Companies in Idaho and Washington State are spreading the message of the area’s unique produce through social media and websites. By Carol Radice Odds … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Striking it rich
The 2010 IDDBA convention in Houston showcased a wealth of products and creative merchandising ideas. By Richard Turcsik The A-list speakers, including Rachel Ray, … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Talking shop with… BOB MOORE
The CEO of iGPS discusses safety and sustainability issues as they relate to pallets. Grocery Headquarters: Safety is of course a priority for the … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Talking shop with… JULIE BURIC
The vice president of marketing with the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) discusses the year-round promotional opportunities for milk. Grocery Headquarters: What is MilkPEP … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Talking shop with… J. Hudson Garrett Jr.
Employees and customers can help to keep the store environments clean, sanitary and healthy, according to J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, APRN, … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Talking Shop
On Point: An eye to the future
Healthier foods will be a growing presence on grocery shoppers’ lists. By Tom Weir It seems not a day goes by without at least … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 07 Article Archives, Columns
