NRF projects 4.1% retail sales growth in 2014
National Retail Federation on Thursday projected a 4.1% increase in retail sales for 2014, up from an estimated 3.7% growth in 2013. read more Supermarket News
Tag: Growth
Manufacturers urged to rethink growth strategies
A shifting landscape for suppliers is creating challenges that require new thinking about growth, efficiency and scale, according to a presentation at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. … Continue Reading →
Energy drink market continues growth
As a new year begins and consumers return to work, many will be looking for an energy kick. But according to new research from Mintel, nearly six in 10 Americans … Continue Reading →
Aldi to Accelerate Store Growth
BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi on Friday said it would step up its pace of new store development, with a goal of 650 new stores in the next five years. read … Continue Reading →
2014 Prediction #4: Growth in Small Formats
Neil Stern, senior partner for McMillanDoolittle, Chicago, said he predicts a jump in the growth of small-format stores — what he calls “Small Formats, Take 2.” read more Supermarket News
Private Label & National Brands: Paving the Path to Growth Together
IRI’s December 2013 Times & Trends report provides insights into strategies that will guide national and private brand manufacturers along the path to continued growth. read more Supermarket News
Boer: ‘Connected’ Customer Key to Ahold’s Growth
NEW YORK — Dick Boer’s vision for Ahold includes fresher stores, deeper customer relationships — and a very big bet on e-commerce. read more Supermarket News
IRI Summit 2014: Winning the Growth Race
The IRI Summit 2014 is all about taking you from insight to action, with an emphasis on bottom-line boosting results. Location Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola … Continue Reading →
Moody’s Sees Slow Growth for Online Groceries
NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service here said Friday online grocers in the U.S. pose little threat to brick-and-mortar stores, accounting for only 0.5% of the $ 973 billion spent … Continue Reading →
Target Plans to Slow U.S. Growth: Report
TORONTO — Target Corp. said it expects U.S. expansion to slow to less than the 5% annual growth the company has been projecting, according to local reports. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →