Plain old fruit juice just doesn't cut it with today's consumer. Shoppers want juices that are fortified with vitamins and minerals. Some prefer drinks that taste like fruit but also boast a serving of vegetables...
IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN, especially in a world where convenience is king. But manufacturers of paper goods and disposables are helping the cause, creating products that bridge the gap with a new generation of...
THE FITTEST SEASON OF THE YEAR is just around the corner, and retailers are getting into shape promoting health and wellness to families. For some, the workout is simple. Shelves are being stocked with organics and...
Bi-Lo is continually expanding its environmental efforts. So far, the Mauldin, S.C.-based retailer has established a reusable bag program and now offers plastic-bag and cardboard recycling at most of its store...
Having cost-conscious private-label products in an upscale store might seem like an oxymoron. But according to Dennis Eidson, president and chief operating officer for Spartan Stores, the demand for certain less...
D&W has had a face-lift. In 2006, shortly after acquiring D&W Food Centers' 16 upscale supermarkets for $45 million, Spartan Stores, Grand Rapids, Mich., embarked on a store-by-store rejuvenation project for the...
The grooming category looks a little grim. In response to the current economic slump, many shoppers are stepping away from costly items like reusable razors and upscale pre- and post-shave potions. Consequently, sales...
Many of the latest women's products to hit the market are hybrids, said Don Stuart, managing director, Cannondale Associates, Wilton, Conn. There has been a transition from class to mass, he told SN. Sun care and...
Wal-Mart teamed up with trading partners and Project WET to sponsor a kid-focused water sustainability education program. The Sustainability 360 Festival was scheduled to take place here last Friday. The program's...
Today's food storage bags and plastic containers are pricier than their predecessors, but shoppers don't seem to mind. Environmental concerns haven't slowed sales significantly either, retailers told SN. The newest...