Signs on the economic horizon look grim for many shoppers the costs of gasoline and home heating have continued to rise this winter, unemployment is creeping back up in many parts of the country, inflation is at its highest point in 17 years, and...
The environment and the economy are impacting what consumers choose in the paper goods aisle, said food retailers interviewed by SN. As a result, supermarkets are seeing a polarity in purchasing habits as demand for higher-priced eco-friendly...
For Stephen Vowles, getting consumers to understand that Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover have lowered prices is just the beginning. The senior vice president of marketing for the two Ahold-owned chains is in the midst of a multifaceted effort...
It's a time-honored precept that the local grocer is a hub of the community, and today a great many supermarket companies continue to pay close attention to helping meet the needs of their communities. In choosing the winner of SN's Community...
Whether it's promoting thicker cuts, bundling products that spell convenience, showcasing a product's natural or nutritional qualities, or branding, innovation has been the name of the game for retailers and suppliers hoping to attract shoppers to...
The Idaho Potato Commission has announced its 17th annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest, featuring more than $150,000 in cash and merchandise prizes for supermarkets that create displays featuring Idaho potatoes and selected Kraft...
Following a holiday season when Giant Eagle saw double-digit increases in gift card sales, the retailer mailed rewards to tens of thousands of its top gift card customers, said spokesman Dan Donovan. The mailing included a black card wallet, with...
Safeway is using a unique form of sampling to promote its new Eating Right brand: For a limited time, online grocery shoppers get a free Eating Right frozen entree.