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Many major supermarket companies are spending more on capital expenditures this year but earmarking funds very prudently.Some companies are significantly ramping up funding, such as a 38% gain at A&P and a 20% increase at American Stores...
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Citrus growers in Florida were still assessing the damage last 20week from a cold snap that hit the state."We don't have any hard figures on damage yet," said Shannon Ross, manager of public affairs for Florida Citrus Mutual here...
Here's how candy prices compared at central New Jersey supermarkets Jan. 22.ailer Peanut M&Ms Bag Baby Ruth Fun Size Assorted Trident GumA&P $2.39 with bonus club card* $2.99 $1.69Pathmark $2.69 $2.89 $1.49 withsmart coupon****Grand Union $2.69 N...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Retail Systems Consulting and Grocery Manufacturers of America, Washington, are jointly sponsoring the Global Electronic Marketing Conference, which will be held April 1 and 2 at the Marriott Sawgrass Resort here.The...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Harris Teeter has significantly increased its capital expenditure budget for fiscal 1996 as it prepares to enter a new market and build up its fresh foods presence in remodeled units.The company's plans were outlined at Ruddick...
Scan-downs, also called Pay-for-Performance, are programs in which manufacturers pay retailers allowances based on units sold rather than cases shipped. These programs theoretically eliminate forward-buying and diverting because data comes from...
Those little packages of vegetables -- the precut or value-added salad mixes -- started out quietly in Europe several years ago, and in recent years have been establishing themselves more and more in American supermarkets.By now, there can be...
The population may be maturing, but package design seems to be suffering from a case of arrested development, some observers say."Not much has been done to make packages easier to open, read, hold, handle for mature consumers," said Frank Conaway...
NEW ORLEANS -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association convention this year is going to give every attendee the chance to be an expert.At newly scheduled industry forums, participants at the FreshWorld 96 convention will get the...