ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The Chicago retail market is under siege by operators of discount stores, which have almost doubled in number in the past three years, according to Dan Josephs, president and chief operating officer...
ROSEMONT, Ill. (FNS) -- When developing a private-label program for perishables -- produce, deli, bakery or meat -- think premium quality, not value pricing, recommended speakers at the annual convention of the...
CHICAGO (FNS) -- Sara Lee Corp.'s recall of hot dogs and packaged deli meats following a listeria outbreak last December cost the company $76 million, but the affected brands have regained most of their pre-recall...
What's the best way to merchandise specialty foods? The answer to that question seems to depend on who the retailer is and who makes up the retailer's customer base.Here's a look at the approach taken by three...
However specialty foods are defined -- as ethnic, gourmet, natural, functional or organic -- this category is one of the fastest-growing in mainstream supermarkets today.Driven by the demands of shoppers who are well...
CHICAGO (FNS) -- "In the future, packaging will be lightweight, easy to open and extremely portable," predicted a packaging-equipment manufacturer who spoke at the recent All Candy Expo here.Fred Erler, vice president...
CHICAGO (FNS) -- With candy sales up another 3% last year, topping $23 billion at retail, the mood was sweet at the third annual All Candy Expo held here, as industry leaders outlined reasons for continued strong...
CHICAGO (FNS) -- Intense, powerful flavors are having an effect in the candy business.That translates into an explosion of new products in the "power" mint and gum category for adults and a move to "extreme sour"...
CHICAGO (FNS) -- In the wake of a study of front-end checkstand merchandising, American Stores has revised its merchandise assortment in that area, improved management and begun looking for more flexible fixtures...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FNS) -- The Organic Alliance here is launching its first national organic-food promotion, with participation from about 350 retailers in a number of geographical markets.The "Organic Food Celebration"...