OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- Ed Hanson, senior vice president, marketing and merchandising for Jewel-Osco, an Albertsons banner in Melrose Park, Ill., vowed the 284-store chain would stay the course in 2003 and...
PITTSBURGH -- As part of an expanded relationship, McKesson Corp., San Francisco, will assist Giant Eagle here in managing an automated prescription center, said to be the first of its kind, according to the companies...
ST. LOUIS -- Schnuck Markets here turned down an offer to display "The Vital Voice," a free regional newspaper for the gay and lesbian community, because of the space limitations and the lack of broad audience appeal...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Four large supermarket companies with a total of more than 2,200 pharmacies recently signed up for a system that will allow them to receive electronic prescriptions from physicians.Hannaford Bros....
MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Albertsons'-owned Jewel-Osco stores here will conduct a limited test of five Toys "R" Us-branded toy sections.This follows the successful launch of Toys "R" Us "Toy Box" in-store sections in...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores has the space, the selection and the low prices. In the item-heavy health and beauty care aisles, these factors add up to a formidable competitor that supermarkets are finding...
Supermarkets are making a love connection with romance-themed videos for Valentine's Day.To get consumers in the mood for video watching, retailers entice customers with reduced price promotions, cross-merchandising...
QUINCY, Mass. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. here recently introduced special sections co-branded with Office Depot, Delray Beach, Fla. This adds to a list of in-store tests that include Dunkin' Donuts and Boston...
Retailers are already crunching their numbers in preparation for tax season.With growing importance of home office products of all kinds, early-year file organizational needs and the last-minute tax filing frenzy...
Bonus features have become a key selling point for DVDs.Not only do the director's commentaries and deleted scenes interest cinephiles, but added educational materials appeal to parents. Also, language tracks -...
