Oral care is a highly competitive and price-driven category, according to a SN study on consumer shopping habits.Conducted by America's Research Group, Charleston, S.C., the SN survey found price determines where consumers shop for health and...
ATLANTA -- Kroger Co., the leading supermarket chain here, took the high road on pricing the hot sell-through movie "Jurassic Park."The Atlanta Kroger marketing area, which leads the local market in total grocery share and in supermarket video...
What's the future of couponing? There are some things to consider, and a lot of "on the other hands." But I have no dramatic conclusions to offer. On the other hand:Efficient Consumer Response will undoubtedly have an effect on coupons. One of the...
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (FNS) -- The impending arrival of Wal-Mart Stores in South America next year already has begun to stir activity in the Brazilian retail sector.Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Ark., the world's largest retailer, has said it expects to...
NEW YORK -- The retail sector in Mexico has begun to show signs of shaking off its recent slowdown.The pickup in retail sales, which first became noticeable in the second quarter of this year, is mainly due to the Mexican government's economic...
TULSA, Okla. -- An elaborate children's play area was incorporated into the video rental department of a new Wal-Mart Supercenter that opened here last month. The 2,100-square-foot leased department includes 3,500 rental videos and a play area...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores here is planning to market premium store-brand pet foods, which could deal another blow to the supermarket industry's already-staggering pet food aisle.The mass merchandise chain unveiled its plans for a new...
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. -- A record number of supermarket executives attending the General Merchandise Marketing Conference here got a rare insider's view at the success of Wal-Mart, the industry's major competitor.Consultant Jack Shewmaker...
HONG KONG (FNS) -- Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, Ark., will begin moving into the Far East with the opening of discount stores and warehouse-membership clubs here later this year.The retailer also plans to subsequently follow up with expansion in...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- All the talk about supercenter growth potential is about to become action by Wal-Mart Stores.The retailer said last week it expects to open 100 supercenters in the fiscal year beginning Feb. 1, 1995, which doubles the 100...