The yellow M&M dressed like Darth Vader was a turning point for dark chocolate.In spring 2005, M&M's candies introduced a dark chocolate version of its iconic candy in time for the release of "Star Wars: Episode III...
American consumers always want to have their cake and eat it, too. Only today, that means having their whole grain breads and eating white bread, too.Suppliers like George Weston Bakers, ConAgra Foods, General Mills...
Children's video titles represent a G-rated sales bonanza for supermarkets.While retailers may struggle with other aspects of the video business, product for children, whether theatrical, television or original...
When the warm sunny weather kicks into gear, supermarkets will get their chance to shine with spring and summer seasonal general merchandise.While other classes of trade dominate the marketing of Christmas holiday...
Holiday-ready retailers are expecting a big payoff from everything DVD.DVDs have become a staple item for gift giving, and supermarkets, distributors and studios are working to provide consumers with every opportunity...
The increasingly segmented children's video category is seeing a swelling torrent of educational videos hitting store shelves.Many grocers have yet to get behind this subcategory of videos in a meaningful way. To...
Retailers are preparing their video inventories and stores for a big year-end finish.With Americans staying away from movie theaters in droves throughout 2005 -- and, in turn, being less than excited with what they've...
Supermarkets and other retailers are bringing an arsenal of strategies and secure-display technologies to bear against those who pilfer videos.These range from innovative racks and locked cases to electronic tags...
Many Americans are getting into a fitness regimen, at least on DVD.From dancing, kick boxing, pilates, resistance bands and spinning/cycling, to stability balls, step workouts, strength training, Tai Chi, treadmills...
The days of head-over-heels growth of DVDs are drawing to a close.Business is still brisk to be sure. Video sell-through in fiscal 2005 accounted for more than $16 billion, an increase of 15% over 2004, according to...