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New research to be presented yesterday at the General Merchandise Marketing Conference of Global Market Development Center, Colorado Springs, confirms the importance of interdepartmental cross-merchandising in building sales and market share...
Brian Cornell, the former Safeway chief marketing officer and one of the architects of its “Ingredients for Life” campaign and its lifestyle store revamp, yesterday was named chief executive officer of craft retailer Michaels Stores...
As part of ongoing efforts to reinvigorate its fresh food departments, A&P has partnered with Austin, Texas-based Premium Gold Angus Beef to become the exclusive Northeastern retailer of the supplier's premium, genetically certified Black Angus...
CHICAGO While improved customer service, shorter lines and greater shopper choice are among the benefits reported by retailers that install self-checkout (SCO) lanes, a commonly noted drawback is a reduction in overall impulse sales. Many times...
The supermarket industry is on the verge of taking its loyalty marketing programs to a higher level, where product offers are better customized to meet the needs of individual shoppers, according to a consulting firm here that recently released an...
With shoppers demanding ever more convenience, and with supermarkets facing growing competition from fast-food and full-service restaurants, many retailers are stepping up their game and finding new ways to help shoppers put healthy meals together...
Like red wine, dark chocolate is being promoted as an indulgence with scientifically proven health benefits. Retailers are stocking their shelves with new chocolate bars, candies and even select Center Store items made with the cacao-rich...
New research to be presented today at the General Merchandise Marketing Conference of GMDC, Colorado Springs, confirms the importance of interdepartmental cross-merchandising in building sales and market share, said Jerry Friedler, an independent...
No, thousands of Bloom shoppers have not caught a bad cold. So why did the Food Lion banner hand out free tissues? It was all part of a major marketing program for Bloom's new loyalty program, which provides a 1% rebate to those who spend $100...