Retailing Today articles from June 2007

Retailing Today archives from June 2007

P.R.I.S.M. pilot redefines in-store potential.(Pioneering Research for an In-Store Metric)
June 18, 2007... NATIONWIDE RT REPORT -- Consumer packaged goods companies who already spend vast sums on trade marketing may soon find themselves shifting additional dollars to the in-store environment thanks to the emergence of a new audience measurement...

Supervalu using local strengths to boost national appeal.
June 18, 2007... EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. -- At a time when major supermarket operators are homogenizing their operations, Jeff Noddle, chairman and ceo of Supervalu, told shareholders at the company's annual meeting on May 24 that its several banners would...

Dude, Wal-Mart's getting a Dell: leader in consumer direct shifts strategy to stores.
June 18, 2007... ROUND ROCK, TEXAS -- Dell Inc. signaled a major shift in strategy last week when it began selling its computers at more than 3,500 Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores. The move comes at the same time Apple is preparing to roll out select Macintosh...

Gap Inc. sees slight sales bump in May.(MARKET WATCH)
June 18, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- Gap Inc. reported net sales of $1.19 billion for the four-week period ended June 2, a 2% increase compared with net sales of $1.16 billion for the like period last year. Comps for May 2007 decreased 3% compared to a 6%...

Wal-Mart comps back in black.(MARKET WATCH)
June 18, 2007... BENTONVILLE, ARK.-- Wal-Mart reported net sales for the four weeks ended June 1 increased 7.7% to $28.26 billion from $26.23 billion for the same period last year. For the fiscal month of May, the company reported a comps increase of 1.3%,...

Top gainers: for 2 weeks ended 6/6/07.
June 18, 2007... TOP GAINERS For 2 weeks ended 6/6/07 Tweeter Home Entertainment 28.13% Pep Boys 15.73 UP 11.79 Hastings Entertainment 10.62 Apple Computer 9.20

Top losers: for 2 weeks ended 6/6/07.
June 18, 2007... TOP LOSERS For 2 weeks ended 6/6/07 Stein Mart (13.15%) Kirkland's (12.66) Borders Group (11.23) Charming Shoppes (8.14) Ross Stores (7.54)

Major indices.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... MAJOR INDICES Close Close Net % 1/17/07 1/31/07 Change Change Retailing Today Composite * 3265.63 3244.73 (20.90) (0.64%) Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) 13540.84...

Stocks bought.(INSIDER TRADES)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... PEP BOYS: James Aubrey Williams, director, bought 2,000 shares on May 31 at $21.20, now owns 7,978 shares. BON-TON: Philip Browne, director, bought 600 shares on May 30 at $45.60, now owns 12,132 shares.

Stocks sold.(INSIDER TRADES)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... BIG LOTS: Donald Mierzwa., officer, sold 50,000 shares on June 6 at $30.71, now owns 12,049 shares. LOWE'S: Larry Stone, officer, sold 268,732 shares on June 4 at $32.72, now owns 447,532 shares. DOLLAR TREE: Kent Kleeberger,...

FTC sues Whole Foods over Wild Oats deal.
June 18, 2007... AUSTIN, TEXAS -- A definition can mean a lot. In filing a suit to block the merger of Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats, the Federal Trade Commission developed a narrow definition of the competitive circumstances in which the retailers...

Study: QVC tops retail in online customer satisfaction.(QVC Inc. iQVC)
June 18, 2007... WEST CHESTER, PA. -- QVC keeps its Internet customers happier than any other retailer operating on the Web today, declared ForeSee Results, a customer satisfaction management consultancy. QVC scored an 85 to put it on top of the Top 100...

Returns policy affects Costco's bottom line.(Costco Wholesale Corp.)
June 18, 2007... ISSAQUAH, WASH. -- Costco reported another quarter of strong earnings but is still feeling the pinch from its former returns policy on consumer electronics. The company also reported a strong increase in same-store sales and said it expects...

Circuit City cuts deeper; 800 let go at HQ, stores.(head quarters)
June 18, 2007... RICHMOND, VA. -- Circuit City is eliminating another 800 jobs with layoffs at its corporate offices and in stores. The new cuts come three months after the retailer eliminated more than 3,000 jobs, representing 10% of its in-store work force....

Sial Montreal goes annual.
June 18, 2007... MONTREAL -- The shareholders of Expo Canada France, SiAL SA, Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada and the Association of Quebec Food Retailers) have announced that SIAL Montreal will now be an annual event. The next show is planned for April...

Retail vets join Dick's board.(Brian Dunn and Larry Stone elected at Dick's Sporting Goods's board of directors)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... PITTSBURGH, PA. -- Dick's Sporting Goods elected Brian Dunn and Larry Stone to the company's board of directors. Dunn currently serves as president and ceo of Best Buy. He is responsible for more than 930 U.S. retail stores, the online...

26 Calif. Macy's Stores install solar power.(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- Macy's will install solar power systems and significantly reduce energy consumption in 26 stores throughout California in partnership with SunPower, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency, commercially...

Wal-Mart Board elects ex-JCP ceo Questrom.(Allen Questrom )(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Former JCPenney chairman and ceo Allen Questrom was elected to Wal-Mart's board of directors at the company's annual shareholders meeting June 1. Questrom is credited with putting JCPenney on its current path of success...

Sears Holdings honors top supplier.(N.E.W. Customer Service Cos. )(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. -- N.E.W. Customer Service Cos. was one of the select companies to receive top honors at Sears Holdings' 2006 Partners in Progress awards. As the administrator of Kmart service plans, the award recognizes N.E.W. for...

Macy's replaces marketing exec after 13 months.(Peter Sachse replaces Anne MacDonald )
June 18, 2007... CINCINNATI -- Accountability is catching up with Macy's. Earlier this month, the company announced the departure of Anne MacDonald as its chief marketing officer and the appointment of longtime Federated executive Peter Sachse, who held her...

Kohl's plans to keep shoppers shopping--across the store.
June 18, 2007... NEW YORK -- With store expansion plans and a solid financial sheet firmly under its belt, Kohl's isn't sitting on its laurels. As company management revealed at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference earlier this month, Kohl's wants to...

Wal-Mart rejiggers EDLP to deliver more ROI.(every day low price, return on investment)
June 18, 2007... BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- There's a reason the standard protocol at a Wal-Mart store opening calls for the manager to thank employees' families. They don't get to see their loved ones much during the five-week process of transforming the empty...

'Sex' star bitten by Steve & Barry's bug.(Steve & Barry's University Sportswear)
June 18, 2007... PORT WASHINGTON N.Y. -- Steve & Barry's is reinventing its women's business with the launch of an exclusive apparel line from actress and "Sex and the City" television star Sarah Jessica Parker The line, called Bitten, landed in all 200-plus...

Home specialists take macro hit.
June 18, 2007... NEW YORK -- Among even the best home specialists, it looks as if the current marketplace is taking a toll, as Williams-Sonoma saw earnings slide in its first quarter. And just after Williams-Sonoma posted its results, Bed Bath & Beyond...

Cabela's sports growth initiative to expand market share.
June 18, 2007... NEW YORK -- New retail stores will be a primary driver of growth in Cabela's future, according to a company presentation at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in Manhattan earlier this month. Cabela's 19 retail stores raked in $820 million...

British invasion II.(Tesco foreign operations)
June 18, 2007... (Poll results collected from May 29 to June 8) Q: WILL TESCO SINK OR SWIM AS IT ENTERS THE WATERS OF THE U.S. RETAIL MARKET? Swim 45% Tread water 30% Undecided 9%...

What do you think? ... Take our new poll.(ONLINE POLL RESULTS)
June 18, 2007... Should the Federal Trade Commission block the Whole Foods/Wild Oats merger, or should it mind its own business? Why or why not? [right arrow] www.retailingtoday.com/poll/

FTC out to lunch on Whole Foods.(Editorial)
June 18, 2007... With the '08 presidential campaign starting to heat up, the dialogue that's coming out of the race is one of vastly differing viewpoints. That's why every American who's eligible to vote is likely to face a host of divisive issues. Are you...

Readers speak out.(Talk Back)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... WILL TESCO SINK OR SWIM AS IT ENTERS THE WATERS OF THE U.S. RETAIL MARKET? Based on responses collected 5/29 through 6/8 Unit placement and community acceptance will dictate success or failure. Two years of trial and error should set...

Tesco knows loyalty like no other.(Opinion)
June 18, 2007... In fall 2007, the United States will have its first experience of Tesco. After more than 10 years of rising market share and profits, Tesco dominates the British retail business so thoroughly that out of every $7 spent on retail in the United...

'World without discs' very far off.(Opinion)
June 18, 2007... As Samuel Clemens famously said of his own demise, the rumors of the death of packaged media are greatly exaggerated. The popularity of downloading among the iPod generation is undeniable. The fact that consumers have become comfortable...

MoneyBoard tests kiosk at WinCo Foods.(THINGS THAT GO P.O.P.)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... A recent white paper released by In-Store Promotions Inc. revealed the results of a recent test of the company's MoneyBoard in-store promotional kiosk. As part of the test, a MoneyBoard kiosk, which the company describes as an...

Pay By Touch launches new gift card kiosk.(THINGS THAT GO P.O.P.)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Pay By Touch, a leader in biometric payment options, is branching out to new areas with the launch of its Reward and Gift Card Kiosk. The new self-service kiosk is designed to let consumers design, print and purchase personalized gift cards...

IKEA.(RETAILER BRIEFS)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... IKEA opened the doors of its 310,000-square-foot Draper, Utah, store on May 23. The unit is the company's 30th store in the United States and 255th worldwide. Other units in development include Brooklyn, N.Y.; Charlotte, N.C.; Portland, Ore.;...

Crate and Barrel.(RETAILER BRIEFS)(Euromarket Design Inc.)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Crate and Barrel will introduce its first store in Nevada in Summerlin Centre, the future downtown of a master-planned community located on the Las Vegas Valley's western rim. The 34,000-square-foot Crate and Barrel will be a two-level unit,...

Kirkland.(RETAILER BRIEFS)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... In announcing results for the period ended May 5--including sales of $82.3 million versus $92.6 million a year earlier, a loss of $7.5 million, or 38 cents per share, versus $3 million or 16 centers per share, and comparable-store sales of...

Tuesday Morning.(Father's Day marketing)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Tuesday Morning launched its latest sales period--or event, as the company likes to state it--on June 5. The event focuses on Father's Day as well as gourmet cookware, dinnerware and kitchen accessories. MIKE DUFF SENIOR EDITOR ...

Light touch.(Nine Stars USA introduces infrared trash can line)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Convenience is a big deal in a lot of categories, but one thing that can be said of housewares is that, almost from the start, making household tasks a little easier has been a major selling point. Nine Stars USA's infrared trash can line...

Green products and services work in harmony.(ELECTRICS & APPLIANCES UPDATE)
June 18, 2007... The market for environmentally friendly appliances is emerging as consumers meld the idea of creating a more harmonious indoor environment with taking action to support Mother Nature in the wider world. And it helps that the world's largest...

Decor goes Geographic at Cost Plus.(Cost Plus stores partners with Novica)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... mduff@retailingtoday.com About 199 Cost Plus stores are getting treated to a new line of exotic home decor items with a National Geographic pedigree and authentic detail. Cost Plus is featuring an exclusive line of products from Novica, a...

Hot fans, cool breezes.(Hunter Fan Co. introduces fans)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Not everybody looks forward to spring and summer the way they once did. Tree and ragweed allergies have become more prominent concerns even as energy costs have made cooling season increasingly ominous. Fan manufacturers are offering options...

Blender sales out of juice?(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 18, 2007... Blender sales out of juice? TOTAL BLENDERS Units * May-April '07 Dollars * May-April '07 12,818 (3%) ([dagger]) $422,466 (2.6%) ([dagger]) * Figures in thousands ( ) Decline or loss ([dagger]) Percent change versus...

Borders Group.(RETAILER NEWS)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Borders Group reported a $35.9 million loss for its first quarter ended May 5, a big jump from the $20.2 million for the same period last year. The retailer cited slow sales of books and music for the loss. Borders said the loss came despite...

Best Buy.(RETAILER NEWS)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Best Buy plans to begin the full rollout of its Best Buy Mobile stores in July. The company plans to open up to 180 stores during the next year, including 170 inside stores and 10 stand-alone locations in major metropolitan areas including...

Dell.(RETAILER NEWS )(Dell going to lay off about 8,800 employees)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Dell announced that it is going to lay off about 8,800 employees--representing close to 10% of its work force--over the next 12 months. Dell has been hit with slumping sales in desktop computers, which fell 4% to $4.9 billion in revenue in...

HD upconversion.(OppoDigital introduces High definition television)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... In the wake of the HDTV revolution, the CE consumer is quickly realizing that unlocking the true potential of HD technology requires state-of-the-art peripherals, especially in the area of video hardware. Yet with a sizeable segment of HDTV...

Zune sales hit 1 million; has ways to catch up.(PORTABLE AUDIO UPDATE)
June 18, 2007... Last month, Microsoft got a pleasant surprise when a pink version of its Zune mp3 player--launched in early May to entice Mother's Day shoppers--became its second best selling version ever behind its standard black player. But despite that...

Gaming gear.(video games based on movies)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Most summer movies that are family friendly arrive in theaters with licensed merchandise in tow, and that's the case again this year. The first movie based on "The Simpson's" will arrive in theaters in July and 20th Century Fox Licensing and...

Apple sets date for iPhone debut.(PORTABLE AUDIO UPDATE)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Apple has tabbed June 29 as the official launch date for the much-anticipated iPhone. The company announced the date through TV commercials in early June that showed the smartphone users watching TV, listening to music and browsing through...

DVD promo.(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... The 10 most heavily promoted (*) sell-through video titles at mass ([dagger]) for the period of 4/1 through 4/30/2007 NO. OF ADS/TITLE /STUDIO 37 CHARLOTTE'S WEB Paramount Home Video 32 HIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Fox Home Entertainment...

Payless ShoeSource said that it has signed a deal with fashion designer Stacey Bendet.(RETAILER NEWS)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Payless ShoeSource said that it has signed a deal with fashion designer Stacey Bendet, mastermind behind the alice + olivia designer label, to create the alice + olivia for Payless collection, Bendet's first-ever footwear collection, which...

Carter's.(EXECUTIVE NEWS)(Jim Petty appointed)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Carter's announced the appointment of former Gap Inc. vp Jim Petty as its president of retail stores. Petty has over 20 years of experience leading branded retail companies, including more than seven years with Limited Too, the largest brand...

Goody's Family Clothing.(EXECUTIVE NEWS)(appointment of Amy Luttrell and Jubal Skidgell )(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Goody's Family Clothing said Amy Luttrell and Jubal Skidgell have both been appointed to the position of vp, divisional merchandise manager. Since joining Goody's in 1999, Luttrell, who will oversee the juniors area, has served as a...

Brights and patterns.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Bright and patterned clothing is definitely in style for little girls this summer, as apparel and accessories items on the racks of retailers across the board are picking up on this pattern. In the mass sector, for example, Wal-Mart is...

Fisher-Price deals bringing up baby.(licensing deals with Dream Apparel and Mayfair )
June 18, 2007... Fisher-Price is extending its presence in the apparel category with two newly announced licensing deals last month. The company has partnered with Dream Apparel to create a brand new line of sleepwear for infants and toddlers, including...

Diaper bags.(Kate Spade intoduces diaper bags)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... When mom and dad are shopping for clothes for their baby or infant, chances are they might be looking for a way to carry all of baby's gear in a handy, yet stylish, way. In fact, a number of diaper bags out on the market, such as Amy Coe's...

After 18 years the Simpsons still know how to sell.(KIDS' UPDATE)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... The Simpsons continue to be an evergreen property in the children's apparel business. Even though the property first launched on television in 1989, and today it is reaching its 400th episode, it still remains relevant to kids today. ...

Jane & Co.(VENDOR NEWS)(product introduction of metallic eye shadows and liquid eyeliners)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Jane & Co. is launching a collection of metallic eye shadows and liquid eyeliners. The bold metallic eye shadows--London, Palm Beach, Chicago and Hollywood--come in four-color compacts inspired by the locations they were named for. Metallic...

Styli-Style.(VENDOR NEWS)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Styli-Style is launching this summer its Shadow 24 eye shadow pen that functions both as an eye shadow and a shadow liner. The eye shadow pen is a cross between a crayon and a pencil and delivers a cream to powder formula. Just as the other...

Rembrandt.(opens boutique)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Oral care brand Rembrandt, owned by the personal products division of McNeil-PPC, has opened in Manhattan a temporary, interactive boutique. The 1,800-square-foot boutique, dubbed The Brilliant Mouth Experience, debuted May 17 on the corner...

Brushes to the rescue.(WHAT'S HOT)(Newell Rubbermaid introduces hair brushes)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Goody Products, which is part of Newell Rubbermaid's portfolio of personal care brands, is looking to revolutionize the hair brush category at mass with a new line of Styling Therapy tools (pictured) that are infused with therapeutic...

Procter & Gamble revitalizing Pantene brand.(HAIR CARE UPDATE)
June 18, 2007... Procter & Gamble is looking to volumize sales--and drive incremental sales and higher margins--of its Pantene hair care brand by giving the mega brand a makeover with revamped packaging, enhanced formulas and new brand communication. ...

A firm hold on growth.(hair care products demands to rise)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Increased sales of gels, mousses and sprays, in addition to such innovation as hair glazes, unique delivery systems like hair-gel strips and highlighting tabs, pumps up the U.S. hair care market, which is expected to reach nearly $8.5 million...

Survey: anti-aging products enhance makeup market.(HAIR CARE UPDATE)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Womens' quest for the fountain of youth, as well as products that boast natural ingredients, have helped the U.S. makeup market soar more than 6% between 2001 and 2006, according to recent research. According to a new Mintel report, the...

Toys "R" Us.(EXECUTIVE NEWS)(appointment of Claire Babrowski)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Toys "R" Us announced earlier this month that it named Claire Babrowski as its evp and coo, a newly created role. Babrowski will lead the company's worldwide logistics and information technology functions. She will also oversee all of the...

Pressman Toy Corp. and Pokemon USA Inc. announced a licensing agreement late last month in which Pressman Toy has the right to develop board games, matching games, travel games, puzzles and dominoes under the Pokemon name in the United States.(VENDOR NEWS)
June 18, 2007... Pressman Toy Corp. and Pokemon USA Inc. announced a licensing agreement late last month in which Pressman Toy has the right to develop board games, matching games, travel games, puzzles and dominoes under the Pokemon name in the United...

Mattel announced last month an extended licensing partnership with Springs Global to produce a first-ever complete line of bedding and bath products for infants and toddlers under Mattel's Fisher-Price brand.(VENDOR NEWS)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Mattel announced last month an extended licensing partnership with Springs Global to produce a first-ever complete line of bedding and bath products for infants and toddlers under Mattel's Fisher-Price brand. Springs and Mattel also will...

Dora the Explorer.(most popular toy)
June 18, 2007... After five years, Dora the Explorer continues to be one of the most popular properties out there in the world of toys. Last year, Dora was named the No. 1 licensed toy property, according to Nickelodeon executives, and she has the No. 1 Q...

Gund's latest take parents down memory lane.(TOYS UPDATE)
June 18, 2007... Gund makes much more than plush stuffed animals these days. In recent years, Gund has started to diversify its product range to include everything from colorful keepsake dishes to giraffe-themed baby blankets, and even photo albums, picture...

Classics revamped.(classic toys revamped)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... While Gund is entering a new classic toy category this year, other toy companies have been revamping the look of their own traditional toys in order to pump up sales. Ohio Art Co., for example, partnered with Nickelodeon last fall to replace...

Rio Brands ventures from the beach to the patio.(hardlines)
June 18, 2007... The booming market for outdoor living has created a demand for more products centered around activities on patios particularly products that are high-quality and affordable. And several suppliers are bringing new lines to retail during the...

It's good to help a Toys 'R' Us kid.(Connecting with the Community: Profiles of Public Service)
June 18, 2007... When it comes to philanthropy for Toys "OR" Us, it's all about the kids. The Toys "R" Us Fund is the company's independent charitable organization that raises money to benefit several signature partnerships with non-profit organizations that...

Costco.(ventures in Australia planned)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... ISSAQUAH, WASH. -- Australia's abuzz with rumors of Costco. After cfo Richard Galanti noted in a conference call that Australia could be one of three countries Costco might enter over the next three years, the country's media took note,...

Safeway.(IN THE MIX)(appointment of Steve Neibergall )(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... PLEASANTON, CALIF. -- Safeway has appointed Steve Neibergall president of its eastern division. Neibergall has worked at Safeway since 1989 and most recently was senior vp of produce and floral. He replaces Hank Cominiello, who recently was...

Cost-U-Less.(IN THE MIX)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Cost-U-Less May same-store sales rose 3.7% on total sales growth of 4.6% to $17.2 million. In the eight weeks ended May 27, comps gained 3.7% on a total sales gain of 3.6%.

Kroger.(IN THE MIX)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... CINCINNATI -- Even as the situation in California simmered, Kroger announced it had reached a new contract with the UFCW in Detroit. Details of the tentative deal were withheld pending ratification. The agreement affects 9,900 associates at...

Perishables one key to BJ's turnaround; store growth slowed to boost earnings.(BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.)
June 18, 2007... BJ's is concentrating on running its clubs better. Under new ceo--and longtime chairman--Herb Zarkin, the warehouse club chain has slowed down unit growth and consolidated operations around core strengths including perishables to boost...

A&P Nor'easter: the food retailer finalizes consolidation in Atlantic region.(Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P is preparing to complete its geographic consolidation by selling off its Sav-A-Center division in Louisiana. In doing so, the supermarket operator will completely tie its fate to the region directly surrounding its New...

Wal-Mart leads Wegmans in battle for Jersey.(SPECIAL REPORT)
June 18, 2007... A Retailing Today Market Basket Study of central New Jersey proves once again that having a Wal-Mart supercenter around means consumers can save aplenty, particularly on core grocery and perishables items, while also confirming that...

Food licensing flavored with sophistication.(Masterfoods USA licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co. for marketing its M&M's Chocolate Candies)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... The Licensing Show kicks off at New York's Jacob Javits Center on June 19, and summer blockbuster season is well under way at movie theaters, so consideration about how far food licensing has come over the past decade is warranted. Disney's...

Exotic chips.(Kettle Foods introduces chips)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... In the endless search for the next chip sensation, consumers have been willing to give any number of things a try, from barbecue soy chips to plantains to won-ton chips. In the name of the ever more exotic, Kettle has introduced Island...

Better pizza.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
June 18, 2007... Kashi, a division of Kellogg, has developed a line of all-natural frozen pizzas to make nutritionally conscious consumers happier by the slice. Made with minimally processed ingredients, Kashi all-natural frozen pizzas are formulated to...

Better-for-you sweets resonate with kids, adults: latest cookies take grown-up concerns into consideration, but with taste.(SNACKS)
June 18, 2007... The cookie category is changing rapidly and, if concerns about children and nutrition are helping to drive change in the market, so are issues regarding the changing tastes of aging adults. Three years ago, to help consumers improve the...

Beefing up the service meats case: retailers like A&P are pushing the meat department upscale to make it a destination. (FRESH/FROZEN).(Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.)
June 18, 2007... A&P has unveiled a new certified Angus beef program with the goal of making its service meat operation a differentiating factor for its Fresh format stores. In doing so, it is positioning itself among food retailers, including Meijer and...