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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- What's the secret of success for Rich Products Corp.? Its revolutionary nondairy whipped topping? Perhaps its nondairy creamer, the industry's first? How about Freeze Flo, the process that allows foods to remain soft while frozen...
RICHMOND, Va. -- Jim Ukrop wants his customers to think of his company as their personal advocate, so he's making sure they know he's on their side when it comes to poultry labeling.A campaign to oppose current rules about what can be labeled ...
NEW YORK -- Partnering with retailers has emerged as a key to building an effective targeted data base marketing program. Monika Torrence, vice president of Spectra/Market Metrics, called partnering with retailers "a very hot new area of interest...
Unlike recent years, 1995 wasn't filled with great technological changes, new coding structures or dynamic new program concepts. It was a year of continued growth along paths previously chosen and on which the industry apparently wishes to remain...
CINCINNATI -- Retail shipments are 20% ahead of 1994 and market share has jumped since the launch of a new brand identity for Jergens Naturals.The new brand name and graphics create a line identity for three varieties of 4.75-ounce skin-care bars...
NEW YORK -- A new sports marketing agreement between the NASCAR auto racing organization and Food Lion, the Salisbury, N.C.-based supermarket chain, promises to inject new power into the account-specific marketing activities of Pepsi-Cola Co....
Supermarket retailers are looking forward to a strengthened video rental market for 1996, following a nationwide drop in revenues this year.According to industry sources, the overall video rental market fell about 5% this year. Many retailers...
PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- Funeral services were held last week for John Dickson, former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Roundy's here.Dickson, 65, died Dec. 2 after battling cancer for about a year. He held many industry positions at...
Stop & Shop Names Division VPhop Cos. here has named Donald Sussman vice president and general manager of its Long Island/New Jersey division. This is a new position.Sussman is responsible for merchandising and operations as well as management and...
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Remerchandised and expanded in-line kitchen gadgets sections at Raley's Supermarkets are expected to boost department sales by 15%. In a major revamping of the section last month, 81 Raley's and Bel Air Markets now offer...