MINNEAPOLIS -- Anyone searching for a way to describe Nash Finch Co. need look no further than to the word "diverse."After all, Nash Finch is perhaps the most diversified wholesaler in the industry both in terms of operational scope and...
In Amsterdam, N.Y., Wal-Mart and Kmart maintained lower deodorant prices compared with neighboring stores operated by Price Chopper, Hannaford Bros. and Fay's Drug. SN took a list of the top 10 deodorant brands for the year ended Sept. 10, 1994...
Supermarket chains are looking for ways to keep their dog food aisles better groomed. They are preening their programs because food stores continue to lose market share to mass merchandisers, "category killer" pet food supermarkets and even...
SOMERS, N.Y. -- It's a brand-new year -- just the right time for a reality check on private-label soft drinks.That's just what Craig Weatherup, president and chief executive officer of Pepsi-Cola Co. here, thinks is coming.For two years or more...
CHICAGO -- For games marketer Milton Bradley Co., the trick to expanding distribution beyond the toy and discount chains, where it traditionally dominates, is nimble use of point-of-purchase displays.The company shifted to an aggressive POP...
PMA Sets Mexico City Tourroduce Marketing Association here is holding its first international Retail Operations Tour, set for May 14 to 17 in Mexico City.The site was chosen because Mexico is an important export market for U.S. produce, according...
MOBILE, Ala. -- More companies are vying for the same food dollar in this region, so Delchamps intends to focus on "an aggressive pursuit of market share, margin improvement and cost management," according to Randy Delchamps, chairman, president...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Sam's Club here is testing the waters with sushi at six of its California locations.Four to 6 linear feet of refrigerated cases with packs of sushi were unveiled last weekend at the six test sites. All sushi pieces offered at...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores here plans to combine its cosmetics, fragrances and skin care departments into a "beauty boutique" concept at 500 of its stores.The mass merchandiser began testing the mix Aug. 15 at its North Richland Hills...
The basics in school supplies help supermarkets compete in the back-to-school market. But high-ticket fashion items and licensed products produce profit and growth for them.The hot-ticket, trendy back-to-school items will get a careful look from...