Mike Sternman

Supermarket in-store bakeries are facing their own kinds of category-killers lately, but rather than getting burned from the heat of extra competition, they are learning how to use the challenge to their advantage...

PORTLAND, Ore. (FNS) -- Supermarket industry consolidation in the Pacific Northwest has turned "business as usual" into "survival of the fittest" for the region's independent operators.A 1996 study of more than 1,000...

In perhaps their most ambitious attempts ever to enliven the January doldrums, well-positioned supermarket delis scored spectacularly thanks to the heavy partying inspired by Super Bowl XXXII.Many retailers reported...

Once upon a time, merchandising to youngsters was a simple affair for supermarket bakeries, handled nicely with some cookie freebies and perhaps kid-level showcase displays.But the practice keeps rising in...

ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Coborn's here said it has completed the conversion of six former Holiday Stationstores to the Coborn's and Cash Wise banners.Don Wetter, president of the 21-store chain, said he anticipates the...

Single-use cameras continue to energize a mature photo-film business, especially at supermarkets.New products, improved features, added value, aggressive promotional dollars, increased consumer awareness and more...

Ethnic cuisines recently added to America's melting pot are helping to drive supermarket sales of spices and seasonings, retailers told SN.An ever-widening menu of international foods has drawn interest to such spices...

Despite in-aisle expansion for a host of new breakfast options, hot cereal is enjoying its best season in years.As reported in SN, the category got a big boost in the thick of the winter selling season -- just three...