LONDON (FNS) -- British supermarkets are eyeing newspapers and magazines as their next untapped market.Sir Ian MacLaurin, chairman of the United Kingdon's largest food retailer, Tesco here, recently called for an end to British restrictions on the...
SAN DIEGO -- Interest in Asian and other ethnic foods is making some variety items ripe for exploitation in produce departments, according to research from a firm that tracks consumer eating habits.That interest is changing the way Americans eat...
Retailers and wholesalers are laying the groundwork for a new breed of large-scale data bases designed to feed a vast array of decision-support initiatives.Called data warehouses, these repositories contain historical information drawn from...
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Mott's North America this week begins formal training of its field sales people in the use of a new sales automation system."We have completed a pilot program with our Western zone sales team, and [on Oct. 20] held a kick-off...
DAYTON, Ohio -- Super Food Services here said sales and earnings for the year ended Aug. 26 increased for the first time in the past three years.llion, while sales increased 5.1% to $366 million. Jack Twyman, chairman and chief executive officer...
Quality Comes First, Survey Findsis important to parents of infants, few are willing to sacrifice quality in the name of price. So said an independent survey conducted by Drypers Corp. here.To save money, 67% of those polled said they rely on...
EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (FNS) -- Shaw's Supermarkets here is moving ahead on a multifaceted growth strategy following the release of strong operating results. The company cited its aggressive store-opening program and private-label advances as...
WASHINGTON (FNS) -- The United States has threatened to impose "killer duties" on the import of nearly $800 million worth of European products, close to a quarter of which could include many perishable items, unless the European Union makes tariff...
In the era of in-store and account-specific promotions, tracking competitors' numerous local market activities ranks among the great challenges facing brand marketers.On the face of things, moves toward leaner field organizations would seem to...
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Penn Traffic Co. here said last week the accelerated closing of 11 Harts general merchandise stores in Ohio had a negative effect on sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 28. Although overall sales for the 13-week quarter were...