MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Harris Teeter here is considering secondary display fixtures for cross merchandising magazines in other departments, and displaying related products on the same rack.At the chain's 1811 Matthews...
Supermarkets are taking an aggressive stance on summer film merchandising, using a variety of price promotions and secondary displays to highlight the category.At B&R Stores, Lincoln, Neb., power panels and clip...
While "Godzilla" the movie may be below box-office expectations, "Godzilla"-licensed merchandise is selling well at supermarkets.During the past several weeks, kids have snapped up action figures and other themed...
MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- The 217 Chicagoland Jewel-Osco stores gave away 43,000 kites, saluting students for their participation in the Illinois Father of the Year essay contest.The fund-raiser was held in conjunction...
TIGARD, Ore. -- Numerous independent retailers in the Pacific Northwest last month began rolling out a new co-branded prepaid phone card.Some 40 to 50 independents using the Western Family controlled label as their...
Once tucked away on wire racks in a corner of the store, partyware has blossomed into a $1.7 billion industry with year-round opportunities for supermarkets.Partyware designs, colors and licensed properties continue...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak here is planning a concentrated series of summer promotions for its Kodak Gold 100- and 200-speed films, single-use cameras and Kodak Premium Processing in a move to boost film sales...
MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P here is peddling into summer, selling bicycles in its Philadelphia-area stores. The chain also is testing interactive computer software kiosks at 102 stores in five divisions.The 4-foot kiosks...
LA VERGNE, Tenn. -- The world of on-line video sales may be closer than many supermarket retailers think.Ingram Entertainment, the largest video distributor and supplier to many supermarket video programs, has...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Rosauers Supermarkets here is advancing its effort to upgrade kitchenware with more variety and larger departments.The chain plans to remerchandise the housewares category this fall with new, upscale...