The big trends at Toy Fair held in New York this month promise not to be too pricey for supermarkets to merchandise. After five years of tech toys leading the way, consumers and retailers are asking what else there is...
Shop 'n Save here is expanding its gasoline operations. The Supervalu-owned chain opened its second Fuel Express Center in its Alton, Ill., location this month, and has one other gas station in Wood River, Ill., which...
It is apparent that American consumers have legitimate concerns about their sexual health and well-being and view this topic as part of their overall health care, industry sources told SN. For instance, the Women's...
If supermarkets are to continue on as sources of all things wellness while maintaining one-stop-shop status, the most sensitive health categories are not to be neglected. Manufacturers certainly don't think so, as...
In a move that may signal the entry of large health care entities into the in-store clinic business in a big way, Wal-Mart Stores plans to open 400 co-branded clinics by 2010. Using the name The Clinic at Wal-Mart...
Depending on the climate of the area each store is in, the right time to start merchandising and promoting sun care products differs. However, as consumers become more concerned with caring for their skin, offering...
The key word in sun care this year is quantity. The market is seeing more of everything, including more brands in more varieties, from tanning oil to anti-aging sunblock. Due to consumer awareness, sun protection...
Supervalu Pharmacies has designed its own unified computer system to manage the pharmacy systems in over 900 stores. The new ARx technology is expected to be in every Supervalu pharmacy by the end of this month...
Price Chopper Supermarkets is promoting a new book as the centerpiece to its chainwide Healthy Heart promotion. The comprehensive effort will last the entire Heart Health Month of February and will build upon the...
Single-store Georgetown Market in Indianapolis is going back to its roots as a health food store to distinguish it from the impending entry of both a Whole Foods and a Wal-Mart. The 10,000-square-foot store is made up...