Supermarkets posted private-label dollar sales and unit volume gains in these nonfood categories for the 52 weeks ending Oct. 4, 2008. These figures do not include supercenters.
| GENERAL MERCHANDISE | MILLIONS | % CHANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware | $28.5 | 21.0% |
| Battery/Flashlight/Charge | $62.2 | 11.6% |
| Kitchen Gadgets | $211.9 | 3.9% |
| HEALTH AND BEAUTY CARE | MILLIONS | % CHANGE |
| Cough & Cold Remedies | $223.1 | 14.9% |
| Skin Care Preparations | $27.3 | 9.3% |
| Hair Care | $23.4 | 8.7% |
| Medications/Remedies | $343.7 | 7.0% |
| Oral Hygiene | $104.0 | 6.9% |
| First Aid | $162.5 | 5.3% |
| Deodorant | $999.5 | 3.6% |
| Shaving Needs | $38.7 | 3.0% |
| Vitamins | $233.4 | 2.9% |
| Source: The Nielsen Co. | ||