Food retailers, like the financially compromised shoppers they serve, hope to minimize the blow of rising costs with their corporate brands, said supermarket...More
Who are the grocery competitors that supermarkets operators fear most? That's an annual question that SN asks its audience, and the latest responses reveal...More
Sometimes the biggest competitive challenge is pinpointing exactly who your main rivals are. Supermarkets are now reconsidering how formidable each of...More
LAS VEGAS — A new tagline and logo for Food Marketing Institute accompanied a message to its members to take a new look at shoppers whose habits changed...More
The economic recovery is under way but whether or not supermarkets are on board remains a matter of debate. The early signs of a thaw in consumer spending...More
NEW YORK — Food retailers expect consumer spending to remain under pressure in 2010, which in turn will hold down their own bottom lines, according to a survey conducted by SN....More
The role of coupons is getting bigger in the consumer products industry as manufacturers increasingly rely on them to encourage brand interaction, according...More
Research surveys often confirm things we know or point to completely new developments. Two new industry studies both relating to relationship building...More
Costco's treasure hunt atmosphere reveals so many surprises that most shoppers don't even attempt to draw up a list. And now thanks to price reductions...More
Asked to identify the technology applications that received the highest priority at their companies in 2008 — and which will be high priority in 2009 — respondents to a new SN survey frequently selected systems that can help them stay afloat in troubled economic waters....More
