Supermarket Categories by Unit Sales
The top 260 U.S. supermarket categories by unit sales; the latest 52 weeks ending June 10, 2012. read more Supermarket News
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‘Big Data’ Holds Untapped Potential: Study
Despite the potential benefits of “big data” — an evolving term that encompasses extremely large volumes of information on consumers and products — relatively few retailers are taking advantage of … Continue Reading →
Investor Sees Potential in Metropolitan Market
SEATTLE — Metropolitan Market here, an upscale chain operating five stores, has what it takes to compete in today’s food-retailing marketplace, according to the investment group that recently took a … Continue Reading →
Chains Evolve to ‘Own Local’ in Their Markets
Three small West Coast chains have become local brands. Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Retailers From Wal-Mart to Wegmans Mastering Lessons of Back to School
It’s anything but old school. Retailers have updated their approaches to the back-to-school season with innovative offerings for everyone from parents of grade school kids to college freshmen. Viewpoints read … Continue Reading →
Lactose-free dairy market shows growth potential
With estimates that 70–75% of the world’s population may be lactose intolerant and with total milk, yogurt, and cheese consumption at over 200 million tons in 2011, lactose-free dairy products … Continue Reading →
Comsumer Reports Article on Supplements Draws Attention of Industry
The September Consumer Reports cover story is the “10 Surprising Dangers of Vitamins and Supplements,” and it has definitely caught the attention of the dietary supplement industry. Refresh read more … Continue Reading →
June U.S. restaurant performance index shows softer outlook
Bolstered by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood above 100 for the eighth consecutive month in June. IFT Daily News
Wal-Mart, P&G Construct ‘Tour of London’ Display
AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. — A 535-square-foot London re-creation complete with landmarks is being sponsored by Procter & Gamble at a Wal-Mart here to celebrate the Olympic Games. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
FMC Corp. to acquire Pectine Italia
FMC Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Pectine Italia S.p.A., an Italian-based manufacturer of pectin for the food ingredients market. IFT Daily News