IRI: Retailers should focus on value
Retailers need to focus on value to maintain their share of decreasing consumer spending, said Susan Viamari, editor of IRI’s Times & Trends report. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Former GMA leader Koch dies at age 87
George Koch, who headed what is now called the Grocery Manufacturers Association from 1966 to 1990, died over the weekend, according to the law firm where he went to work … Continue Reading →
NGA adds Lyons to government relations staff
The National Grocers Association said Monday it has hired Maggie Lyons as director of government relations. read more Supermarket News
‘Power greens’ top produce shopping lists at Meijer
The growing popularity of “power greens” and more adventurous consumer palates helped bagged baby kale mark a 200% sales increase at Meijer stores in 2013, the retailer said Monday. read … Continue Reading →
Store Brands 2014: The connected consumer
Retailers turn shoppers into brand influencers who engage their social media friends with product reviews and usage ideas. These and other campaigns join SN’s annual list of the Top 10 … Continue Reading →
Store Brands 2014: Managing Millennials
Generation Y shops traditional supermarkets often, wants value and is receptive to store brands, according to a new PLMA survey. read more Supermarket News
Store Brands 2014: The consumer is king
Consumers want their voices to be heard. They’re eager to share their opinions about how a product performs. SN Social read more Supermarket News
Store Brands 2014: Sales Trends
Supermarket private label unit and dollar share reached 23.4% and 19.4%, respectively, according to Nielsen data for the 52-week period ending Nov. 23, 2013. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: The struggle for health (Video)
Customers want to be healthy, but often the need for a quick and inexpensive run around the supermarket prevents smart purchase decisions. Healthy choices should be easy to find and … Continue Reading →
Lucky’s plans Montana location
Lucky’s Market said Friday it plans to open its first store in Billings, Mont., in mid-March. read more Supermarket News