Retailers Slow to Adopt Mobile POS: Study
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — While the use of mobile tablets (such as the iPad) as POS devices is growing rapidly, with shipments increasing at a rate of 38% in 2013, many … Continue Reading →
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Role for Auditors Growing, FMI Study Says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Food retailers and wholesalers should expect to boost the size of their audit departments in coming years to meet expanding roles of information technology, retail operations … Continue Reading →
USDA awards grants to study climate effects on beef, cattle
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $ 19.5 million to support research, education, and extension activities associated with climate solutions in agriculture aimed at the impacts of climate … Continue Reading →
NGA Study Outlines Payment Mechanisms
ARLINGTON, Va. — To help retailers reduce shrink and inefficiencies and to optimize payment systems, the National Grocers Association here has released a study outlining how retailers process transactions. read … Continue Reading →
Study Details CO2 Refrigeration in North America
BRUSSELS – More than 125 supermarkets in North America are using secondary, cascade and transcritical refrigeration systems that incorporate natural refrigerant carbon dioxide partly or completely, according to a new … Continue Reading →
NGA Study Defines Economic Impact of Independents
ARLINGTON, Va. — The independent grocery channel plays a significant, definable role in the U.S. economy, according to a study commissioned by the National Grocers Association here. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Study: MSC Standards Are ‘Too Lenient’
NEW YORK — The Marine Stewardship Council’s sustainability standards for fisheries are “too lenient and discretionary,” according to a study published in the journal Biological Conservation. read more Supermarket News
Study: Specialty Food Sales Reach Record Highs
NEW YORK — U.S. sales of specialty food and beverages rose 14.3% to $ 86 billion in 2012 — more than double the 6.8% increase recorded the previous year — … Continue Reading →
Study: Hispanics Respond to In-Store Events
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – PanaVista, a Hispanic shopper-marketing agency, conducted a study across three major Hispanic markets to interpret the Latino “path to purchase” at food retail. read more Supermarket News
Study: More Americans Drinking Coffee
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Coffee consumption is on the rise with eight in 10 Americans (83%) drinking java, up from 78% in 2012, according to the National Coffee Association. read … Continue Reading →