There's a sweet scenario about to take place in supermarket candy sections -- one that involves more space and more advertising devoted to confections. The aggressive approach is seen as a move by grocers to fight...
DALLAS -- There's a dogfight under way in this rapidly growing marketplace, a fierce battle that includes some of the nation's largest chains, all trying to get a piece of the region's sweetening grocery pie.Frozen...
WASHINGTON -- In an aggressive response to the Clinton administration's get-tough policy on teen smoking, a Food Marketing Institute panel will seek to develop a model program for retailers on tobacco sales, according...
CLEVELAND -- Grocers looking to bring the baby club concept into their stores must remember one thing: keep it simple.That's the advice of Mike La Fortune, vice president of supermarket sales for American Greetings...
DANA POINT, Calif. -- Hoping to prove you can teach an old dog new tricks, Century PetCare here is bringing its Advanced Nutrition Formula brand of superpremium pet foods to supermarkets."We've hit a nerve center with...
McCLEAN, Va. -- Grocers could sweeten their bottom lines by treating themselves to more candy promotions, according to a recent study conducted for the National Confectioners Association here.When looking at promotion...
Gerland's is not the only chain pumping up its volume of specialty food sales by marketing such foods near their mainstream counterparts.Two other retailers, who along with Gerland's participated in a study conducted...
HOUSTON -- The results of a new merchandising approach for specialty foods -- displaying them on in-shelf racks alongside mainstream products -- has executives at Gerland's Food Fair here beaming.Kevin Doris, Gerland...
WASHINGTON -- The industry's Efficient Consumer Response initiative -- entering an important phase of its own -- could help the entire grocery industry pull through a critical stage."I think we're at a very crucial...
CHICAGO -- Category management is paying off in a big way for the H.E. Butt Grocery Co., San Antonio, Texas, according to a chain official.Harvey McCoy, vice president of category management for H-E-B, said growth in...