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ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association has sketched in detail a proposal for one unified trade show for the produce industry, which would replace the two separate conventions now offered by United and the Produce...
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- Copps Corp. here has "bulked" up its candy business to the tune of more than 300 items.According to Mimi Peck, grocery buyer, Copps introduced a bulk candy department in its newest store in Appleton, Wis. Three other...
Grocers and brand marketers conduct database marketing programs in basically two different ways. They either do it by themselves, or they do it together. Manufacturers reach consumers themselves with direct mail using lists of people who redeem...
TULSA, Okla. -- Horner Foods here has changed its general merchandise suppliers from a rack jobber to its co-op wholesaler, Associated Wholesale Grocers Value Merchandisers, nonfood division, Kansas City, Kan.AWG will supply general merchandise to...
CHICAGO -- Radio is offering brand marketers more unique value-added opportunities than ever before. By garnering the support of an on-air radio personality or taking part in events hosted by the radio station, brand marketers can encourage or...
The trick to getting the most out of Halloween is to plan way ahead -- and plan to feature items that set you apart.That's what in-store bakery executives told SN this month in a spot check of retailers' Halloween marketing strategies.Retailers...
CHICAGO -- Data-base marketing can be effective in low-margin packaged goods categories if the company sets the right parameters."Strict financial control is important. In building a relationship with the consumer, you have to go beyond your...
NEW YORK -- Building a brand name from scratch can be an uphill battle, particularly in the produce department.And taking on one of the best known commodity brands of all, Chiquita, in a crucial category, bananas, requires near-military precision...
A shakeout is occurring in diet aids as supermarket retailers watch nutritional supplements fly off their shelves.Often recommended as high-protein energy boosters, the ready-to-drink nutritional supplements also are often used for weight gain...