The most popular private-brand products among Hispanics, defined as purchased when shopping “every time” or “fairly often,” are dairy items (54%), paper products (41%), carbonated beverages or bottled water (35%), cleaning...

Armed with Census data, local demographic information and other insights, retailers are well aware of how important Hispanic marketing is. The challenge is how to do it. Is it more important to focus on first-generation, or second- and third...

Sedano's Supermarkets has agreed to purchase three Albertsons stores in the Orlando area, marking the Hispanic retailer's first expansion away from its home base here. The Albertsons stores, located in Orange Blossom Trail and Curry Ford Road in...

CHICAGO — Ethnic food sales have climbed steadily since 2004 and are on track to reach a record high of $2.2 billion in 2009, according to Mintel. In addition, Mintel forecasts solid growth of nearly 20% from 2010-14.

For members of the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic population, an ethnic section in an elusive corner of the store just isn't going to cut it. That's why mainstream retailers like Sam's Club, United Supermarkets and Publix Super Markets are opting for...

At a time when the economy in shambles has been a boon for many store-brand categories, private-label diapers are sporting a serious sag. During the four weeks ending Oct. 5, unit sales of corporate-brand disposable diapers fell 7.6% in the food...

Multicultural marketing is gaining momentum as food retailers launch new banners, ad campaigns, store layouts and product assortments targeting Hispanics, Asians and other ethnic groups. Retailers are taking the time to decide the right strategy...

Locally grown isn't the only hot produce trend in restaurants lately. Chefs are finding a variety of exciting new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into their menus, sources told SN. Ethnic cuisines are gaining visibility and popularity...