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PRECIOUS TIME
Apr 11, 2005
Supermarkets used to be the primary shopping outlet for young moms. In the past 10 years, though, they've been reduced to a convenience stop as shoppers have discovered they can score lower prices on diapers, wipes...
STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE
Mar 14, 2005
The Big Mac attack is back again, casting its shadow over the food industry.The return to court of the well-publicized lawsuit against McDonald's by two obese teens raises a familiar question about the food industry's...
EAT SMART, PLAY HARD
Mar 14, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio -- Fresh Encounter is helping to educate children on the importance of establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Last year, Fresh Encounter joined forces with the Ohio Grocers Association and the...
SUPERFOODS FOR HEALTH
Mar 14, 2005
BOULDER, Colo. -- Wild Oats Markets is thinking big when it comes to obesity education.For the past two years, the natural/organic food retailer has sponsored an aggressive campaign aimed at propagating health...
MAINTAINING THE BUZZ
Feb 28, 2005
Limited editions can help restore interest in otherwise-tired beverage categories like beer and soda. Yet after seeing their mixed record with consumers, some retailers wonder if the small sales lift they bring is...
GOOD TO GO
Feb 21, 2005
Supermarket delis are topping their pizzas with pizzazz. They're pushing upscale selections and upgrading their ovens to stay competitive with pizzerias.As a category, pizza delivered a nice boost in sales for...
RETAILERS GO UPSCALE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY SHOPPERS
Feb 14, 2005
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Gourmet chocolate, spiked with intense flavors and -- one can hope -- health benefits, is a hot trend that hasn't been lost on supermarkets.Snubbing low-carb and sugar-free candies, they...
FROST WARNING
Feb 14, 2005
The rotation of frozen foods is not a hot topic.Retailers may not be surprised to hear this, given the category's longer shelf life. However, supermarkets that don't frequently check expiration dates and remove old...
SAFE AND SOUND
Feb 14, 2005
As technology and packaging improves, retailers may have an easier time maintaining the integrity of frozen foods."Along with better alarms, a lot of case manufacturers are working on freezer doors that don't steam up...
NEW WRINKLES IN SKIN CARE
Feb 07, 2005
Products touting age-defying benefits continue to fuel much of the growth in the skin care category for supermarkets, capturing the attention of older consumers as well as younger generations.Ongoing advances in...
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