MADISON, Wis. -- The results of a retailer survey commissioned by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association reveal new thinking regarding marketing strategies, perishables branding, competitive differentiation, sales and consumer behavior...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Wegmans Food Markets last week announced the rollout of its own private-label, irradiated, fresh ground beef.It's the first supermarket chain in the United States to introduce this product under its own label, Wegmans said in a...
With the recent explosion of new products in the condiments category, consumers and retailers alike must choose the products best suited to their needs. For retailers, this translates into an editing process, removing weak-performing items from...
Those of us who work in or near the food-distribution business have long heard how changing demographics will change the business.Although it's manifestly true, it remains quite instructive to take a look at how one company in a region that's...
As another spring comes to an end, grocers are scrambling to prepare for their upcoming Center Store summer promotions.This summer season, supermarket managers will be focusing on getting in touch with their local communities through promotions...
If it's possible for a supermarket department to be too successful for its own good, fresh produce might be a strong candidate for the distinction.That's the curious predicament that produce finds itself in as purveyors of an ever-expanding array...
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Fresh Brands, here, said its growth plans for 2002 include opening new stores and remodeling existing ones, as well as replacing and expanding the company's information technology.discussion of growth plans arose from the...
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- A healthy menu promotion featuring fresh foods, a noted cookbook author and an integrated approach to merchandising is paying dividends for Piggly Wiggly Supermarkets.Every week, stores promote "Fresh Meal Appeal," with simple...
The long shelf life of canned goods and packaging innovations like ring-top cans aren't expected to keep the category safe from the growing popularity of fresh, chilled and frozen alternatives , according to the Food Marketing Institute...
There is no substitute for proper training and team effort to cut down on the most pervasive area of in-store loss: employee pilferage and mistakes.Retailers interviewed by SN said success in combating employee shrink hinges largely on taking...