Viewpoints
Moves to Small Formats and Item-Count Rationalization
It might be a little early to predict what trends will be among those destined to drive change in the food distribution industry in 2008, but let's give...
Reflections on 2007: Health Clinic Chic and CEO Geek
The year is almost over, so it's time to review what was hot and what was not in 2007. What follows is a highly selective look. Check out the Dec. 31...
How Retailers at the Edges Are Converging on Success
Study supports the conventional wisdom that smaller companies, and the largest, are more likely to succeed....
Business and Government Agree: FDA Needs More Funds
Business trade group coalition is asking the government to increase FDA funding for food safety....
Two Studies See a Positive Sales Outlook; Another Warns
Two surveys point to favorable holiday sales, but another warns about consumer dissatisfaction....
The Four Habits of Highly Effective SN Hall of Famers
The Hall of Fame is SN’s ultimate honor for the industry’s leaders. Three such leaders have been chosen for the Hall’s inaugural class....
Supermarket Shrink Rates Decline; Much Work Remains
Although a study shows that supermarket shrink rates have declined, much more work needs to be done....
Growing Wellness Categories Require More Coverage
Health and wellness is bigger than ever, and to report on these issues, SN Whole Health is launching an online newsletter and blog....
Sales-Increase Forecasts Portend Happy Holidays Ahead
Since Thanksgiving is later this week, let's make it official: The holiday season is upon us. As usual, the season prompts a critical question for the...
Consumers Confused About Health and Wellness Issues
Wellness is a great idea. Everybody likes it, and the industry is learning how to market against it. Trouble is, consumers are confused about what it...
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