Author Archives: Grocery Headquarters
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
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
House beautiful
From candles and kitchenware to grooming products and food storage, the housewares category is proving its resilience. By Carol Radice The housewares category—particularly inexpensive … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Tips for accessorizing
Consumers are looking for style and function when it comes to accessories for their high-tech gadgets. Grocers can succeed with the proper product mix. … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Nonfoods for Profit
Planet pleasing
Whether they are seeking LEED or GreenChill certification or just becoming more environmentally friendly, grocers are investing in energy-efficient equipment and designs. By Kim … Continue reading
On point: Attitude adjustment
What is critical about hard times is how you approach them. By Tom Weir For the past couple of years we have all been … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns
An Independent Voice: The best year ever
Four independent grocers share their plans for 2011 and beyond. By Jane Olszeski Tortola Mark Batenic, Juvenal Chavez, Bill Orr and Rick Geyer are … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns
Food Forum: Retail convergence
While more consumers are shopping and comparing prices online, the store is still relevant. Mike Webster Retailers are experiencing an unprecedented rate of market … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns
Wellness Forum: Healthy returns
Understanding shoppers’ top tactics for eating healthier can help grocers build sales. By Cary Silvers Losing weight is one of America’s top reasons for … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns
Nonfoods Talk: The emperor has no clothes
The latest recall from Johnson & Johnson shows some holes in the manufacturing process. If not corrected, they can lead to even larger problems … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns, Nonfoods for Profit
Talking Shop with… Perry Reynolds
The vice president of marketing and trade development for the International Housewares Association says celebrity chefs and fresh and organic foods are fueling growth … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Talking Shop with… John Nofsinger
The CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America says the need for speed, efficiency and visibility is driving innovation Grocery Headquarters: What can … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Sounding Board: Not boxed in
The CEO of The Container Store says loyalty—to employees, customers and vendors—is the linchpin of the retailer’s success. By Len Lewis How would you … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Columns
Weis Markets Announces Sixth Round of Price Freeze Program
Weis Markets, Inc. today announced it has lowered the prices on 2,400 staple items, effective Sunday, January 2 and that it will freeze the … Continue reading
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Craft beers bubble over in popularity, reports Mintel
Chicago (December, 2010)-While spirits barely edged out beer as the most popular alcoholic beverage enjoyed by consumers between 2009-2010, the market has hardly fallen … Continue reading
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Nutrition Facts Panels to Appear on Labels of Popular Cuts of Meat and Poultry Products
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that it will be making important … Continue reading
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Barilla Joins National Cage-Free Egg Movement
(Jan. 3, 2011)-Chicagoland-based Barilla has announced that it will switch 45 percent of the eggs in its supply chain to cage-free in 2011, becoming … Continue reading
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CVS Caremark to Purchase Universal American’s Medicare Part D Business
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 31, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the … Continue reading
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A&P Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization to Facilitate Financial and Operational Restructuring
MONTVALE, N.J. – December 12, 2010 – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced today that it has filed a voluntary petition … Continue reading
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PLMA Releases Price Study
A new study of supermarket prices by PLMA indicates that shoppers on average could save almost a third off their grocery bill by filling … Continue reading
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Grocery Stores Named Top Source of Healthy Eating Information for Consumers
Hockessin, Del. – New research from the Dietary Guidelines Alliance, of which Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a member, shows that most … Continue reading
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Nice-Pak Products, Inc. Goes Zero Landfill and Creates Heat for Indianapolis
Nice-Pak Products, Inc., the global leader in the manufacture of wet wipe products, has announced the transformation of its Mooresville, Indiana manufacturing plant into … Continue reading
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First Annual Harris Poll Youth EquiTrend Study Uncovers Brands with Highest Equity Among 8-24 Year Olds
NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Leading global market research firm, Harris Interactive, today released the 2010 results of the first annual Youth EquiTrend study, … Continue reading
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BI-LO Goes Google
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Dec. 13, 2010) – With one eye to the future and another on the bottom line, BI-LO has begun using Google’s Business … Continue reading
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MyWebGrocer Chosen by Winn-Dixie to Connect with its Customers Through Online and Mobile Media Channels
MyWebGrocer was recently selected by Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. to assist the Jacksonville-based supermarket in the deployment of its digital marketing programs. As part … Continue reading
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Stater Bros. Recognized by The State of California for ‘Green Business Practices’
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Dec. 2010 /PRNewswire/ — On Earth Day 2009, Stater Bros. introduced a “Green Waste” Composting Program in all its 167 Supermarket locations to turn organic … Continue reading
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