A new study released by Synovate identifies four distinct shopper mind-sets that can help retailers better manage categories. Consumers shop as either system beaters, explorers, preferred planners or functional...
Controlled portions of better-for-you ice cream and frozen novelties may help firm up softening sales this summer. Anything that is low-calorie, low-fat, no-fat or sugar-free is a big thing, and every major...
Retailers are spicing up their shelves for the summer grilling season with sophisticated marinade blends, unusual barbecue flavors and an array of seasonings that target the taste buds of gourmet grill enthusiasts...
Soda makers are hoping to boost fizzling sales of carbonated soft drinks by introducing healthier versions of their flagship products. Incited by competitive pressures from an array of functional drinks, Coke and...
LAKELAND, Fla. Publix Super Markets here is gearing up for its second Publix Brand Challenge, a buy-one, get-one-free promotion pitting Publix's private-label products against their national-brand counterparts. During...
Drug chains continue to introduce new private-label consumables to drive traffic, increase profits and inspire customer loyalty. Chains are even aligning their store brands with health and nutrition trends by offering...
Easy-open cans, heat-in bags, resealable containers and other packaging that facilitates convenience are driving sales in Center Store. Some of the more significant changes include mass conversions to metal pop-top...
Gasoline pricing in 2007 is as uncertain as ever, but supermarkets see this as an ideal environment in which to aggressively expand their fuel programs. Motor gasoline consumption in 2007 is expected to increase 1.1%...
LEXINGTON, Ky. Slone's Signature Market demonstrated what teamwork can accomplish by working with its wholesaler on a truckload private-label promotion. Chairman Bob Slone moved his 1925 Model T truck into the Jackson...
Wholesome private-label lines are pleasing pint-sized palates.Incited by the childhood-obesity crisis and healthy-eating craze, retailers are creating tasty and nutritious varieties of fun kids' food and merchandising...