PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Supermarket operators must take bold steps to reinvent and redesign the purpose of the supermarket, James F. "Fully" Clingman, president and chief operating officer of H.E. Butt Grocery Co., San Antonio, told the Western...
ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Fresh Fields here, in half-page ads that appeared in different markets, claimed that its produce freshness is a point of difference between it and competing supermarkets. "If our food were any fresher, we'd just be Fields...
MOBILE, Ala. -- Delchamps here had positive earnings and strong sales increases for the third quarter and 39 weeks ended March 30.store sales rose 10.2% for the quarter and 7.9% for the 39 weeks. Net income was $1.1 million for the quarter and $1...
LONDON, Ky. -- A candy contest by Laurel Grocery Co. here helped its clients reap sweeter sales plus cash and vacation prizes.aler's supermarket and convenience store clients promoted candy in an effort to increase their sales percentage.Tom...
The food industry views this fall's presidential election as more than just another chance to push its agenda. It sees the...
In reference to "Private Label's Public Stature" (SN March 25), wouldn't it be great if retailers really were planning...
In-store magazine and book promotions and creative merchandising are getting additional exposure through in-store events, cross...