Baby formula as a category is alive and kicking, but some supermarket operators complain they're the ones getting kicked.The pullout of the third-leading formula manufacturer, the challenges associated with the Women...
Adult concerns about healthier eating have come of age in the baby food category. Fruits and vegetables, and to a lesser extent organic baby food, are the category's growing segments, retailers told SN."I see a trend...
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. -- Waldbaum's here raised awareness of its baby aisle offerings by participating in last month's Long Island Infant, Toddler & Children's show.To alert consumers about its involvement, Waldbaum's...
"Healthy" chocolate is emerging as a healthier segment of the candy category.Retailers are welcoming the many new additions in this segment, which include several varieties of low-fat, low-sugar and sugar-free...
News & Solutions Merchandising ReportWhen merchandising the candy category, "impulse" is a key word for supermarkets. Displays located throughout the store can significantly raise candy sales levels, retailers say."It...
WASHINGTON -- A consumer awareness program that included a sweepstakes and a shopping challenge became an effective way for Wakefern Food Corp., Elizabeth, N.J. and Larry's Markets, Seattle, to maintain a high...
ALBANY, Calif. -- Andronico's Market here has implemented Food Labeling and Nutritional Information, a program to help its environment- and health-conscious consumers shop its stores more easily."We have a consuming...
The canned meat and seafood category seems to be caught in a net. Now it's up to grocers to determine whether it's worth the effort to lift the net and perhaps reel in some increased sales.Some are choosing to do just...
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. -- Ingles Markets here is turning up the heat with its National Frozen Food Month promotion.A kitchen sweepstakes and a sampling program in schools, as well as an emphasis on radio advertising...
CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co. here is looking to ring up some healthy sales with the introduction of two low-fat to no-fat private-label lines.Paul Bernish, spokesman for Kroger, said Healthy Indulgence items are available...