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Why Tesco Finds U.S. More Challenging Than Expected 

In 2006 and 2007, Tesco's every move toward the United States was closely tracked by American retailers hungry for competitive information. Retailers...

Wine in Grocery Proposal Could Be Cure in a Bottle for N.Y. 

Although the sexual indiscretions of disgraced former New York governor Eliot Spitzer amounted to his political ruin, the episode may not have been such...

Latest Trading Partner Relations Reveal Carrot and Stick 

The most recent feedback from retailers and suppliers indicates evidence of improved trade partnerships, but also cause for concern....

Tainted Food, Hackers Making Trips to the Store Too Risky 

Like doctors, food retailers have a paramount duty to “do no harm.” Yet lately, it’s become increasingly difficult for retailers to keep consumers out of harm’s way....

New Data Illuminates Economy's Impact on Food Retailing 

Reports on how the economy is affecting the food distribution industry provides mounting evidence that consumers are strapped and are beginning to change behavior....

Economic Reality Bites Youthful Food Shoppers, Too 

If the economy gets even worse, how will food shoppers under 40, who arenąt the most loyal patrons of traditional supermarkets, change their purchasing habits? Here lies an opportunity....

How Longtime Rivals to Supermarkets Pose New Threats 

Are Shoppers Ready to Believe the Worst on Animal Care? 

Nutrition Labeling Systems Promise to Drive Wellness Sales 

Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI) and Guiding Stars are two nutrition labeling systems that promise to drive wellness sales...

Charting New Paths After Nation's Largest Beef Recall 

Some retailers respond in a hurry to the latest big recall, but a toy store chain takes supply chain guidelines to a new level....

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