CLEANING HOUSE
Backed by frequent traffic, supermarkets are well positioned to capitalize on trends in the cleaning tool category, specifically with stick goods.Whether
HEALTH, DIET READING ENHANCE SALES
More supermarkets are utilizing health, diet and wellness books to enhance the shopping experience, and sell subsidiary products.Not only are consumers
WEIGHTING IN
This month supermarkets around the country will again be promoting often controversial appetite suppressants as well as meal replacements to help their
TRADING FOR BOOKS
Books, driven by media publicity, are a category begging to be developed in supermarkets, according to industry observers.The potential to create in-store
TURF TREADING
Walk down the seasonal aisle of many large supermarket chains this week and you'll see everything from outdoor patio sets, gas grills and lawn mowers
TYPE CASTING
These days retailers need to assume the role of a casting director in order to manage the star-studded lineup of high-ticket new formulations flooding
KEEPING IT VIBRANT
The surge in sales of in-home hair-coloring products has spawned a new generation of color-protective shampoos and conditioners with higher price points
FORMULATED FOR SPECIAL NEEDS
A growing number of new premium-priced shampoos and conditioners, containing ingredients for specific needs, are having a strong effect on the business,
VITAMIN RICH
A very active skin care industry is developing product after product aimed at aging baby boomers, and in the long run supermarkets expect to benefit strongly
CO-STARRING PACKAGE
Implementing video cross promotions at store level may be fraught with challenges, but retailers who do it successfully find incremental sales, increased