The Genome, Nutraceuticals and Your Store
Genetics will soon be used to identify individual preferences in taste, smell and texture. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Digital Strategies Are Work in Progress: Kantar
WILTON, Conn. — Retailers and manufacturers are digitally engaged, but none are “best in class” yet, trading partners reported in a just-released Kantar Retail digital industry benchmarking study. read more … Continue Reading →
Sept. 16, 2013: Report Cites Opportunities in Collaboration, Simplification
CPG companies have reduced their costs as a percent of sales, but might have also lowered their service levels, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association 2012 Supply Chain Benchmarking report, … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Improving Latino Diets (Video)
Latinos living in lower income, or inner city neighborhoods are often faced with a common challenge: access to affordable healthy food choices. read more Supermarket News
Shelf tag printing — comparing the benefits of insourcing vs. outsourcing.
In today’s competitive economy, retailers are looking to cut waste. Whether or not to bring certain functions in-house, or keep them in-house, has become a major consideration. However, insourcing any … Continue Reading →
Publix Launches Ethnic ‘Flavor Excursion’ Promo
LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix has launched an ethnic food sales promotion. read more Supermarket News
What should Yucaipa do with Fresh & Easy once it completes the acquisition?
Convert some or all stores to Wild Oats. Continue operating as Fresh & Easy. None of the above. Supermarket News
Publix Buying 7 Bi-Lo Stores
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here on Friday said it has agreed to acquire seven Bi-Lo stores in the Charlotte, N.C., area, continuing a shake-up in the region. read … Continue Reading →
Industry Faces Restructuring Challenges: Panel
NEW YORK — The same forces inspiring a new wave of supermarket consolidation are likely to spark a concurrent groundswell of retail bankruptcies and restructurings. read more Supermarket News
NGA Outlines Opposition to Interchange Fee Settlement
NEW YORK — Executives from the National Grocers Association testified in court here Thursday to a proposed settlement agreement concerning interchange fees, calling the agreement “a bad deal for merchants … Continue Reading →