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With one swift stroke this month, the Blu-ray Disc format appears poised to win the long-running high-definition format battle to succeed DVD. Whether or when rival HD DVD will withdraw from the race, or whether the long-sought-after single format...
It may not be Paris, but some may find SIAL Montreal the next best venue for U.S. food distributors to source unique and diverse foods. Given the weakness of the U.S. dollar, which has lost 45% from its peak against the euro in 2002, SIAL Montreal...
The high-definition format of DVD faces challenges from old and new delivery methods: standard DVD and growing online offerings. If retailers don't support high-definition movies on disc, the industry stands the chance of allowing the consumers to...
Signs on the economic horizon look grim for many shoppers the costs of gasoline and home heating have continued to rise this winter, unemployment is creeping back up in many parts of the country, inflation is at its highest point in 17 years, and...
The environment and the economy are impacting what consumers choose in the paper goods aisle, said food retailers interviewed by SN. As a result, supermarkets are seeing a polarity in purchasing habits as demand for higher-priced eco-friendly...
For Stephen Vowles, getting consumers to understand that Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover have lowered prices is just the beginning. The senior vice president of marketing for the two Ahold-owned chains is in the midst of a multifaceted effort...
It's a time-honored precept that the local grocer is a hub of the community, and today a great many supermarket companies continue to pay close attention to helping meet the needs of their communities. In choosing the winner of SN's Community...
Whether it's promoting thicker cuts, bundling products that spell convenience, showcasing a product's natural or nutritional qualities, or branding, innovation has been the name of the game for retailers and suppliers hoping to attract shoppers to...
The Idaho Potato Commission has announced its 17th annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest, featuring more than $150,000 in cash and merchandise prizes for supermarkets that create displays featuring Idaho potatoes and selected Kraft...
Following a holiday season when Giant Eagle saw double-digit increases in gift card sales, the retailer mailed rewards to tens of thousands of its top gift card customers, said spokesman Dan Donovan. The mailing included a black card wallet, with...