SAN ANTONIO -- Coupon distribution and redemption declined for the first time in 23 years in 1993, according to a couponing industry expert.Coupon use dropped because marketers are turning to more targeted media, the...
VERONA, N.J. -- Celentano Bros. here is adding illustrations of its ingredients to the front panel of its frozen entrees as part of its compliance with the new federal food labeling laws, which take effect on May 8...
MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P here decided that the best way to celebrate its 135th anniversary and promote the rollout of its new unified America's Choice private-label banner was with a good old-fashioned, star-studded...
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Melmarkets Foodtown here has built double-digit Passover holiday sales by converting the back rooms in half of its 16 Long Island, N.Y., stores into selling areas merchandising kosher for Passover...
ATLANTA -- Coca-Cola Co. here is planning to roll out a 20-ounce contoured plastic bottle to most of the country this year, with a shape reminiscent of its 6.5-ounce green-glass Coke bottles.The company said it plans...
Ice beers are red hot. In the space of a few months, virtually every major brewer has thrust an ice beer onto the market, and those that haven't are planning to soon. In addition, the big brewers have extensive ad...
BOSTON -- Stop & Shop Cos. here courted Jewish shoppers for the Passover holiday with its annual Passover Coupon Book of savings on seasonal and traditional grocery products.The glossy, four-color, 16-page, 5.5- by 8...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Food brokers who practice category management and focus on delivering consumer value will be the ones who survive and prosper in the future, according to officials at a leading brokerage house."We...
Condiment sales should be cooking this summer.In interviews with 10 retailers and several leading manufacturers across the country, SN learned that:More new products are being introduced in the seasonal barbecue sauce...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The customer is king. And until retailers and manufacturers place the consumer first on their list of business priorities, Efficient Consumer Response will never succeed.That was the message delivered...