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May 14, 2012: FMI Trends Data Point to a ‘New Normal’

DALLAS — The widespread shopper frugality that accompanied the recent recession might have a lasting impact on consumer behavior, according to data released at the recent Food Marketing Institute conference and trade show here....More
May 9, 2012
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Baking Directions From Sam’s Club and American Bakers Association

David Orgel, SN’s editor in chief, interviews Shawn Baldwin, senior vice president, fresh and freezer cooler, Sam’s Club, and Robb MacKie, president and CEO, ABA....More
May 11, 2012
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DataBar-Only Coupons on the Rise

A recent Sunday freestanding insert from SmartSource contained a “marked uptick” in the number of manufacturer coupons bearing the GS1 DataBar as the sole bar code, noted Alan Williams, vice president of application development for Ahold USA, Landover, Md....More
May 15, 2012
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Supermarket Dietitians Hear NPD on Trends

MIAMI — At the second annual Shopping for Health meeting here, supermarket dietitians gained trend data and source materials they said will help them draw customers to healthful products in their company’s stores....More
May 15, 2012
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Partner Collaboration Drives Merchandising Success

DALLAS — Innovative merchandising created through collaboration among retailers and suppliers requires careful planning and dedication, but it can be a powerful driver of incremental sales if executed properly, according to presenters at an FMI2012 session here....More
Apr. 30, 2012
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Customers in Charge: A Special SN Edition

In the modern retail environment, shoppers are calling all the shots. Consumers have the ability to draw on a variety of resources when deciding how to fill their pantries, from online offers to considerations like customer service, convenience, price and product selection — and these shoppers have an increasing array of choices about where to spend their grocery budget, from drug stores and dollar stores to warehouse clubs....More
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