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There are forms of targeted sampling gaining popularity that don't involve a grocer's data base, but are very involved in the supermarket industry. For example, Catalina Marketing Corp.'s highly successful Checkout Coupon system can also be used...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- Rite Aid's decision to drop plans to acquire Revco D.S. came as a surprise to many in the supermarket industry. Several pharmacy executives interviewed thought the merger eventually would be approved, even though the Federal...
Though experiencing a slight gain in its numbers, Center Store nonetheless lost ground to discount stores in the 10 product groups with the highest buyer conversion rates in those outlets.Each of the 10 categories recorded increases in buyer...
CHICAGO -- It's official: The Meat Marketing Technology Center will be open for business this month.After a few false starts, the National Cattleman's Beef Association will run its first program on Value-Based Meat Management here May 14 to 17...
NEW YORK -- A darker reality may lie beneath the bright possibilities that category management is bringing to trade relations.A handful of retail chains are charging brand marketers for the privilege of being category captains.Brand marketers were...
ST. LOUIS -- Once upon a time, Adolphus Busch, founder of a famous brewery called Anheuser-Busch, decided to make the best beer in the world. He called it Michelob. The brew was available only on draft, and it stayed that way for more than six...
BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's here is aggressively marketing all five "Rocky" videos, which were released with a suggested retail price of $9.99.The retailer is offering the "Rocky" tapes for $7.99 each, or two for $15, one of the lowest price...
PHOENIX -- The Dial Corp.'s Consumer Products Group here has instituted a new truckload pricing formula for its Purex powder and liquid laundry detergents.of Purex laundry detergent on full pallets will roll out daily. The plan is being instituted...
News & Solutions Consumer Preferencesate label and low-fat products -- continue to boil, but appear to be losing just a little steam, according to the results of a SN consumer survey."We're beginning to see consumers a little less likely to buy...
InnoPet Creates Pet Food LinennoPet Products Corp. here has developed a line of premium lifestage dog and cat foods exclusively for supermarkets.The line will debut in 2,000 New York-area supermarkets this month with a dry dog food made from 100%...