Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
Kraft Foods Lays Out Its New Global Growth Strategy
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Kraft Foods Inc. presented its new global growth strategy at a meeting of analysts and investors in New … Continue reading
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Fresh & Easy to Launch Reusable Bag Giveaway
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is bringing back its popular reusable bag giveaway, which will run through the end of the month for customers … Continue reading
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Cone Cause Evolution Study: Consumers Want More Cause-Related Products
According to the new 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study, the 17-year benchmark of cause marketing attitudes and behaviors, 41% of Americans say they have … Continue reading
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ShopRite & MyWebGrocer Launch the First Retail Grocery Weekly Specials Android App
Building off the success of ShopRite’s iPhone App, MyWebGrocer and ShopRite supermarkets have teamed up again to launch a new Android Application, ShopRite Weekly … Continue reading
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Locally Grown, Regional Food Systems Come Under the Microscope at WPPC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Regional food systems and locally-grown produce will be the subject of “Wholesaler-Distributors as the Key to Regional Food Systems,” a market … Continue reading
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Consumer Reports: Taste Tests Find Some Store Brands as Good as National Brands
Store brand products can compete with their name-brand counterparts and save shoppers more than a thousand dollars a year on grocery bills, according to … Continue reading
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Publix Reaches 1 Billion Paper and Plastic Bags Saved
Since 2007, Publix Super Markets has led initiatives to reduce the use of paper and plastic grocery bags used at checkout. The company has … Continue reading
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Omnicare, Inc. and Walgreen Co. to Exchange Home Infusion and Long-Term Care Pharmacy Businesses
COVINGTON, Ky. & DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 3, 2010 – Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE: OCR) and Walgreen Co. (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) today announced a transaction … Continue reading
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Sounding Board: A nagging problem
It’s time to address the embarrassing issue of food deserts. By Len Lewis There are just some issues in the supermarket industry that won’t … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns
Cold front
New and drastically improved items are transforming the frozen dinner case. By Richard Turcsik On tonight’s menu: Chopped Beef Steak, featuring tender chopped beef … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Center Store
Cry me a river… of sales
The continued interest in home cooking and the growing popularity of ethnic dishes have increased the demand for all types of onions. By Craig … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
An apple by any other name…
Shoppers seeking value and consistency are gravitating toward branded produce. By Craig Levitt In today’s economy, consumers are constantly struggling to find ways to … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Healthy glow
Natural personal care products are performing well in the supermarket channel as suppliers expand price points and offer spa-type products. By Carol Radice When … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Selling Wellness
HBC gets noticed
Retailers that arrange their HBC assortments to better meet their customers’ needs can succeed in this challenging category. By Craig Levitt Objective observers are … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Tech assessment
It has been an interesting year in retail technology as budgets begin to loosen up and grocers eye customer- pleasing applications. By Deena M. … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Tech Solutions
Stand-out design
Grocers are upgrading décor, lighting and other design elements to woo shoppers. By Kim Ann Zimmermann Warm colors. Inviting layout. Energy-saving features. While these … Continue reading
On Point: Hurry up and think!
By-the-book innovation is a pretty silly idea. By Tom Weir The reigning concept in business thinking today seems to be innovation, and there is … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns
Talking shop with… Jyoti Stephens
The director of sustainability and stewardship for Nature’s Path Foods discusses how eco-friendly packaging can benefit retailers and consumers. Tell us about your sustainable … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Talking shop with… Steve Roberts
The CEO of ShopText discusses ways to create and monetize a mobile couponing channel. What is ShopText Mobile? Steve Roberts: ShopText is a mobile … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Food Forum: Striking a balance
Robust market basket analysis can help retailers identify the right products to discount while protecting margins and market share. By Anthony Bruce Value shoppers … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns
Food Forum: The many flavors of Hispanic consumers
This growing demographic has a wide range of cooking styles and taste preferences. By Joseph Pérez Many years ago, the Hispanic community was relegated to … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns
An Independent Voice: Never stop learning
Walking the aisles and listening to customers, suppliers and co-workers provides a real education. By Jane Olszeski Tortola One of the most powerful lessons … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns
Nonfoods Talk: Right on Target
The giant mass merchandiser is boosting its nonfoods assortment and it is likely to pay off at the cash register. By Seth Mendelson In … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 09 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit
PLMA Report Spells Out Post-Recession Strategies for Store Brands Success
NEW YORK – Stronger retailer-manufacturer partnerships and greater investments in new product development and innovation are essential if store brands want to keep the … Continue reading
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