Imagine a wholesaler confronting one of its largest retail customers with concrete evidence that many of its business practices are simply unprofitable for both parties.The wholesaler shows that its partner is ordering an abundance of less-than...
TROY, Mich. -- Donald Perkins, former Kmart chairman, has resigned as a director of Kmart here to become a director of a Kmart supplier.Hall was named chairman, president and chief executive.Perkins left to become a director of Springs Industries...
Rice Appoints Merchandiserarkets here has named Vern Buford director of grocery merchandising and buying, a new position.Buford, who reports to Gary Friedlander, company president, was head buyer of the grocery department. Succeeding him in that...
PHOENIX -- The recently announced merger plans for Smitty's Supermarkets here and Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Salt Lake City, underline the competitiveness of the Phoenix market, according to observers.The need for consolidation in Phoenix -...
NEWARK, Del. -- The Produce for Better Health Foundation here released a new retail study that it said shows produce department sales are increased significantly by the 5 a Day produce promotion program.The study, using scan data from two sets of...
In an aisle that changes as much as the candy aisle, perhaps the most important component in a grocer's merchandising strategy is compiling the mix of products.In the candy aisle, that means creating the right mix of product type and package type...
AWG Taps Senior And Executive VPsed Wholesale Grocers here announced the appointment of two executives.Gary Phillips was named executive vice president of administration and finance. He is responsible for accounting, information services, treasury...
SAN FRANCISCO -- HG Holdings here said it will merge the products and operations of two of its business units, Fastech Inc. and Gelco Information Network.FastTrack brand. It currently supports about 17,000 users in 10 countries.Gelco, Eden Prairie...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- The grocery industry is claiming victory in a recent federal court of appeals decision to overturn a presidential executive order on the permanent replacement of striking workers.The Feb. 2 ruling of the District of Columbia...
DES PLAINES, Ill. -- CandyLand Candies here has been merged into its affiliate corporation, Dae Julie, also here.e being conducted from its 1665 East Birchwood location here."This consolidation brings together our two very strong companies and...