Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Creative, Shopper-Centric Merchandising Critical to CPG and Retail Success in 2011, according to SymphonyIRI Group
CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2011 - The new year creates an opportunity to review product and retail strategies with a view toward continuous improvement. Nowhere is … Continue reading
BI-LO’s first campaign in two years highlights company’s commitment to providing “savings without sacrifice”
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 19, 2011) – After a two-year absence, BI-LO has developed a new TV advertising campaign featuring real moms from throughout its … Continue reading
Eating Pemmican Beef Jerky pays off for Safeway shopper
Jan. 17, 2011 / Taylor, Mich. – Marfood announced today that its Pemmican Brand Beef Jerky has awarded its second $1,000 Giveaway winner. Barbara … Continue reading
For the First Time, a Larger Share of DVDs and Blu-ray Discs Rented from Kiosks than from Retail Stores
Port Washington, New York (Vocus/PRWEB) January 17, 2011 Recent research by The NPD Group, a leading market research company, reveals that for the first time the share … Continue reading
Walmart Foundation Gives $2 Million to Help ‘Green’ Food Banks
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As hunger relief organizations continue to look for new ways to serve an increasing number of U.S. families who … Continue reading
United Fresh White Paper Details Impact of Food Safety Law on Produce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Fresh Produce Association has released a new white paper that explores the likely effects of the FDA Food Safety … Continue reading
Tuna Turns Heads With Growth Campaign
January 17, 2011 Washington, DC – The three largest American tuna companies, Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea and StarKist have joined forces in … Continue reading
Coupons website: Atlanta Most Frugal City
For the second year in a row, Atlanta takes the top spot on the Most Frugal U.S. Cities list, according to the 2010 Savings … Continue reading
CSM Bakery Products North America launches line of cupcakes
CSM Bakery Products North America launched a line of cupcakes that consumers will not feel guilty about devouring. Sensibly Indulgent cupcakes contain zero grams … Continue reading
United Supermarkets Extends NuVal Nutritional Scoring System to All 50 Stores
United Supermarkets has made available the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System in all 50 of its stores. Last year, the company became the first supermarket … Continue reading
Harris Teeter Announces e-VIC Coupons
Harris Teeter gradually began rolling out its new e-VIC coupon program to e-VIC customers in winter 2010 and is announcing that e-Coupons are now … Continue reading
FDA launches website to help regulated industries save time, resources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today introduced a new Web resource called FDA Basics for Industry (www.fda.gov/FDABasicsforIndustry) to help companies and others save … Continue reading
BI-LO Re-Launches Full Circle Line of All-Natural and Organic Products
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Jan. 2011) – BI-LO, is re-introducing Full Circle, its line of all-natural and organic products. By more than doubling its offering of … Continue reading
Kristi Yamaguchi & Safeway Partner for Kids’ Health
PLEASANTON, Calif. – Safeway is partnering with Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi to re-launch the highly successful “Lunchbox Winners” produce program on January … Continue reading
ShopRite Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Its Famous Can Can Sale
January 6, 2011, (Keasbey, NJ) – For years, ShopRite’s annual Can Can sale has been heralded by a catchy jingle that gets stuck in … Continue reading
Winn-Dixie Introduces Smartphone ‘App’ Saving Customers Time and Money With Their Grocery Shopping
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 2011) – Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) today announced it launched a smartphone application that will help customers find their closest … Continue reading
Private label power
Exhibitors at the PLMA show were displaying their latest offerings in every category. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt Store brands have grown tremendously over the … Continue reading
Easter parade
An exciting array of seasonal products is helping the candy aisle spring ahead. By Richard Turcsik Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny … Continue reading
Tricks for treats
Pets—and their owners—are flipping over the latest items in the pet care aisle and begging for more. By Richard Turcsik Maybe you can’t teach … Continue reading
Pass the potatoes
New potato varieties, smaller packages and value-added offerings are attracting a new generation of consumers. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt At one time, the typical … Continue reading
Fresh start
As consumer resolve to eat healthier and diet in the new year, retailers can be a valuable resource. By Charlotte Barnard With the arrival … Continue reading
One-stop sweet shop
No longer an afterthought, retailers are turning the in-store bakery into a destination with the delicious desserts customers demand. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt Knowing … Continue reading
Winning in wellness
Grocery Headquarters’ annual Trailblazer Awards honor influential health and wellness companies across a number of segments. By Carol Radice As the health and wellness … Continue reading
Mother may I?
Social media and online retailers are changing the way parents shop the baby category. By Craig Levitt In this era of social networking, everyone … Continue reading

