At a recent trade convention, an industry leader denounced Efficient Consumer Response for not hitting its original four-year implementation target. Therefore, ECR may not be a legitimate concept. The room was silent. I sensed some sighs of relief...
Consumer tendencies to shop supermarkets for health and beauty aids fell during the past year, according to the latest SN survey of shopping habits.ere purchasing more, down from last year's 24.1% finding."It's a time problem,"said Britt Beemer...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- The advocacy group Public Voice for Food and Health Policy here is seeking congressional support to develop legislation for "food empowerment zones," low-income urban areas where supermarket operators would receive incentives...
SAN DIEGO -- Retailers may hold all the cards when it comes to their frequent shopper programs, but brand marketers can use them effectively to promote and to gather market intelligence."For manufacturers, there is an opportunity to use frequent...
Retailers are using dishware, bakeware, music and other continuities to keep sales from going to mass merchandisers and...
News & Solutions Category Management ReportAmerican consumers have never before enjoyed so many retail options when it comes to...
SALEM, Ore. -- When Frey's Thriftway here wanted to spread the word about its new Marketplace status, owner Phil Frey called on...