Category Archives: 2012 06 Article Archives
Cutting it close
While the shaving category has had a few flat years, observers say new products should spur growth. by Nora Caley It is no fun … Continue reading
NACDS Marketplace heads to the ‘Mile High City’
All the hottest nonfoods products and trends will be featured under one roof in Colorado later this month. This is a year of firsts … Continue reading
Ice cream social
The summer months provide retailers with ample opportunity to promote and sell frozen treats. Continue reading
Tapping a gusher
In the heart of Oklahoma oil country, Uptown Grocery Co. hits it big! Continue reading
How sweet it is
Thanks to a plethora of better-for-you cookies, candies and other treats, consumers are quickly learning that they can have their cake and eat it … Continue reading
Squeezing the juice
Manufacturers hope to invigorate the shelf-stable juice category with lower-calorie, healthful options. Getting people, especially kids, to eat the USDA daily-recommended allowance of fruits … Continue reading
Sweet sixteen
The Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrated a key milestone with record-setting attendance. This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, … Continue reading
The Class of 1962
Walmart, Target and Kmart entered the retail scene 50 years ago and ultimately altered the way Americans shop for groceries. Continue reading
Going for the gold
Thanks to CPG manufacturer support for U.S. Olympic Teams everyone—including retailers and consumers—is a winner. This summer, fans of the Olympics are going to … Continue reading
Uptown Grocery Co.
A look at Uptown Grocery Co., GHQ’s Retail Spotlight of the month. Continue reading
Self-made to order
Self-service kiosks, along with equipment for food preparation and presentation, keep things moving in the deli and bakery departments. On a Sunday afternoon, the … Continue reading
Breaking out of the box
With a triangular addition at the front, Grand Food Center gained a showcase for its fresh produce and floral departments. Continue reading
In the spotlight
Grocery retailers will be out in full force tasting new cheeses and scouting the hottest bakery and deli items at IDDBA’s Deli-Dairy-Bake 2012. Continue reading
Nonfoods Talk: The face of the new consumer
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, consumers—they are a changin’. As the media reported in late May, the demographics of America have evolved. The press reported … Continue reading
All The President’s Foods
Do politicians’ eating habits influence the products in the supermarket aisles? Now that we have officially entered the presidential campaign season, it is time … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Bob Sewall
The executive vice president-sales and marketing for Blount Fine Foods says that his company’s soup lines enable retailers to offer higher-end, gourmet soups. Grocery … Continue reading
From the Publisher: Learning from history
The chronicles of Walmart, Target and Kmart can serve as a textbook for other retailers looking to make a mark in today’s tough retail … Continue reading
Food Forum: Moving targets
Grocery stores can reap the benefits of marketing programs that welcome new residents. By Larry Neal According to the USDA, the average family spends … Continue reading
An after school’s [out] snack
As manufacturers continue to grow their small-size produce offerings, it is up to retailers to make the connection with parents and kids in store. Continue reading
Everything covered
The right packaging has to be more than recyclable materials. It must meet the growing demands of consumers and retailers. Continue reading
