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WILTON, Conn. -- Greenfield Healthy Foods here has mounted a national in-store promotion that offers consumers store-specific rebate checks.Called "Top This! Free!" the program offers a rebate check of up to $2 to consumers who purchase a package...
In the juice aisle, one thing is perfectly clear: Plastic and glass containers sell better than other packaging types.According to retailers, consumers prefer plastic and glass packaging over cans and aseptic boxes because they allow them to see...
Pot pie in the Big Easy is a business of two-fers, three-fers, four-fers and five-fers. Winn-Dixie, the self-proclaimed low-price leader in town, was edged out of the title in this category by Delchamps on the day Brand Marketing checked prices at...
Chevalier in New Bozzuto's Posts here has named Serge Chevalier distribution center director, a new position.Chevalier, who had been grocery distribution center manager, has been with the company more than 21 years and held several key management...
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Funeral services were held here last week for Robert J. Foley, a longtime industry consultant and former executive of the Grocery Manufacturers of America, Washington.n Foley's consulting firm in 1979 and 1980. "Bob lived...
OAKLAND, Calif. -- In an ad appearing on the days leading up to Valentine's Day, Safeway here challenged shoppers throughout the state of Washington to "Make This the Most Romantic Ever!"f champagne, wine or sparkling wine for your special someone...
The future of couponing is right on target.Brand marketers are making more use of retailer frequent shopper data bases and targeted programs developed by clearinghouses, direct-mail and freestanding insert distributors. Many are folding in their...
NEW ORLEANS -- Sixty brands from 20 packaged goods marketers are taking part in a new pay-for-performance electronic marketing program designed for supermarkets. The Grocery Network System from InterAct Systems, Norwalk, Conn., consists of...
TAMPA, Fla. -- Van de Kamp's has used co-branding with other manufacturers as a way of building market share in a declining category, according to an advertising account executive who works on the Van de Kamp's account."In the highly competitive...