The fundamental marketing mantra, "The right product, at the right time, in the right place, at the right price," needs re-evaluation as marketplace realities run ahead of their theoretical underpinnings.The three utilities, product, time and...
Sales of low-fat and fat-free cookies and crackers are soaring in the grocery aisle. So why isn't the in-store bakery catching the wave?After watching Nabisco's Snackwell line and products from other packaged food suppliers create new business for...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Rogers Markets here has sold nine of its 13 stores to Supervalu, its Minneapolis-based wholesaler, as part of a downsizing effort. Supervalu subsequently has converted two of the nine stores to units of Scott's Foods, a...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- "We are now in the business of distributing solutions -- solutions to whatever logistics problems the manufacturer and retailer may encounter in their quest to meet their own goals and objectives," said Robert Sigel, president and...
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Fleming Cos. here, the nation's largest wholesaler, is giving suppliers until Sept. 30 to begin transmitting key information by electronic data interchange or face the prospect of heavy fines.The wholesaler will impose fines of ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A division here of Kroger Co., Cincinnati, will expand customer self-scanning technology to two more stores this fall.The new stores will be equipped with an upgraded version of the self-service checkout system, which enables...
NEW YORK -- Nickelodeon Magazine and Mott's USA have joined in a promotion that brings the latest in interactive telephone technology to kids.From August to October, children will have the chance to get 10 minutes of free telephone calling time...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Food product marketers looking to catch the wave of consumer demand for products made with natural ingredients may want to try using sea salt instead of the more traditional types. Cargill Foods Salt division here has recently...
SUNBURY, Pa. -- Weis Markets here said net income for its most recent 13-week quarter rose 3.2% to $18.4 million and 6.4% for the half to $37.4 million.% for the half, the company said. It said same-store sales include results at the supermarkets...
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Distribution of nonfood to supermarkets is shifting away from an emphasis on procurement of product, or buying, to selling items that meet with consumer demand at store level.This new focus within the three-tier distribution...