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RETAILER PROFILES
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Kroger: A rare connection -
Wegmans: A celebration of food -
Walmart: Golden touch -
Navarro Discount Pharmacy: A first for Hispanic shoppers
- The almighty dollar (stores)
- Cream of the crop
- Club Store Report: Close-up on the clubs
- Gettin' fancy
- Price Chopper: They've got it all
- CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
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Tesco confirms exit from U.S. market -
Green Hygienics signs supplier agreement with Federated Group -
FreshDirect taps Daymon Worldwide for private brand growth -
Supervalu to eliminate 1,100 positions
- IRI and SPINS partner to accelerate growth of natural/organic industry
- Source more efficiently
- Supervalu announces completion of sale of five banners
- ConAgra Foods announces winners of 2013 Sustainable Development Awards
- Lean and mean wins the race
- CONSUMER INSIGHTS
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Kids, teens snack the most, while women snack more than men -
Engagement with digital coupon users increases brand awareness -
Confidence up among North American consumers -
Environmentally conscious or just conscious of what others think?
- IRI and SPINS partner to accelerate growth of natural/organic industry
- Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Fresh takes on fruit driving product innovation
- Prepared meals to see growth in Canada
- Consumers willing to pay more for ‘quick and convenient’ cleaners
- SPECIAL REPORTS
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Fresh takes on fruit driving product innovation -
Prepared meals to see growth in Canada -
Meal traditions drive U.S. Hispanics' protein purchases -
Most Americans see 'organic' food labeling as excuse to charge more
- Many U.S. consumers crave retro, vintage foods
- Mixed trends drive growth of meat market
- Most consumers prefer new products under familiar brands over new brands
- Kids have influence over some at-home eating occasions
- Last week to enter our Store Brand Packaging Awards!
- INDUSTRY NEWS
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Kids, teens snack the most, while women snack more than men -
Orion Food Systems launches new website -
Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods receives top manufacturing award -
Giovanni Food Co. CEO and plant manager receive business awards
- IRI and SPINS partner to accelerate growth of natural/organic industry
- Food Lion to mark significant store investments with giveaways, donations
- Trace Adkins, Penn Jillette are finalists in Walgreens' Good & DeLish ice cream challenge
- FMI to hold Private Brands Business Conference in November
- Hillary Rodham Clinton to address inaugural NACDS Total Store Expo
- PACKAGING
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Evergreen Packaging relaunches eco-minded website -
New Packaging Concept: Bottle for premium spirits -
New Packaging Concept: Resealable lidding film -
New Packaging Concept: Innovative zipper
- Senators introduce bipartisan bill to require labeling of genetically engineered foods
- New Packaging Concept: Propel/repel mini lip balm container
- Kendall Packaging to expand Jefferson, Wis., facility
- Most Americans see 'organic' food labeling as excuse to charge more
- New Packaging Concept: Shrink bag for poultry
- MERCHANDISING
- Spotlight on packaged meat and poultry
- Spotlight on frozen foods
- Store brand unit-share trends mixed in 2012
- Spotlight on the dairy department
- SD Retail Consulting names Farla Efros EVP, COO
- Most consumers 'brand agnostic'
- NEW PRODUCTS
- Category Coverage:
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Beverages
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Kusha celebrates opening of new headquarters
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Big Y invites shoppers to make their own wine
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BI-LO introduces Winn-Dixie's Chek soda in its stores
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Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Fresh takes on fruit driving product innovation
- Consumers turning from ordinary juices to more exotic offerings
- Most Americans see 'organic' food labeling as excuse to charge more
- Many U.S. consumers crave retro, vintage foods
- Four in five consumers purchase organic products 'at least sometimes'
- Frozen & Refrigerated
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Kids, teens snack the most, while women snack more than men
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Trace Adkins, Penn Jillette are finalists in Walgreens' Good & DeLish ice cream challenge
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Little Lady Foods announces organizational changes
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Fresh & Easy adds more than 45 fresh lunch items, frozen entrées
- Safeway announces 2013 'Lucerne The Art of Dairy' finalists
- ShopRite expands hummus lineup
- Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Fresh takes on fruit driving product innovation
- Prepared meals to see growth in Canada
- Center Store
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Kids, teens snack the most, while women snack more than men
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Post to acquire Hearthside’s branded, private label cereal business
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Kusha celebrates opening of new headquarters
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BI-LO introduces Winn-Dixie's Chek soda in its stores
- Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Consumers turning from ordinary juices to more exotic offerings
- Meal traditions drive U.S. Hispanics' protein purchases
- Most Americans see 'organic' food labeling as excuse to charge more
- John Rudolph, founder of Rudolph Foods, passes away
- HBC
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Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
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Diamond Wipes now registered to process organic ingredients
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FreshDirect taps Daymon Worldwide for private brand growth
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Target puts 'Shops at Target' concept on hiatus
- PLD, IntraTab Labs partner to develop innovative sublingual tablets
- Topco obtaining approval to distribute Green Hygienics products
- Forever young
- Upward bound
- Think beyond the toothbrush
- Fresh
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Kids, teens snack the most, while women snack more than men
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Fresh & Easy adds more than 45 fresh lunch items, frozen entrées
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American Pie Council awards 12 store brand pies
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Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Fresh takes on fruit driving product innovation
- Meal traditions drive U.S. Hispanics' protein purchases
- Most Americans see 'organic' food labeling as excuse to charge more
- Many U.S. consumers crave retro, vintage foods
- Mixed trends drive growth of meat market
- Non-foods
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Perrigo kicks off industry marketing campaign for store brand OTC medications
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CVS/pharmacy launches Total Home brand for household essentials
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Target teams up with Warner Bros., Phillip Lim for exclusive collections
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BestSweet rebrands as BestCo
- Despite evolution of gender roles, women still primary shoppers
- Walmart Canada, Mint-X partner to develop raccoon-repellent garbage bags
- Green Hygienics signs supplier agreement with Federated Group
- FreshDirect taps Daymon Worldwide for private brand growth
- Topco obtaining approval to distribute Green Hygienics products
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