Mass Market Retailers articles from April 2006

Mass Market Retailers archives from April 2006

A change at Revlon.(Appointments and resignations)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... A CHANGE AT REVLON: Karl Obrecht has been tapped to succeed Paul Murphy as executive vice president of North American sales at Revlon Inc. Murphy will be leaving the company following a brief transition period and says he is "proud of the...

Kings chain is sold.(Kings Super Markets Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... KINGS CHAIN IS SOLD: Marks & Spencer Group PLC has announced the sale of Kings Super Markets Inc. to an American investor group for $61.5 million in cash. Bruce Weitz, chief executive officer at Today's Man inc. and former head of Duane Reade,...

Dollar tree's deals.(Acquired Supervalu Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... DOLLAR TREE'S DEALS: Dollar Tree Stores Inc. has completed its acquisition of the 138-store Deal$--Nothing Over a Dollar chain, which was previously owned by Supervalu Inc.

Kroger vs. ID theft.(Kroger Co., in partnership with Affinion Group, is launching an identity theft protection service )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... KROGER VS. ID THEFT: Kroger Co., in partnership with Affinion Group, is launching an identity theft protection service called Privacy Watch at more than 200 of its stores in the Houston and Dallas markets. The service also includes financial...

Bigg's head named.(Steve Kaczynski Appointed in Supervalu Inc.)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BIGG'S HEAD NAMED: Supervalu has chosen Steve Kaczynski to serve as president of its 13-unit bigg's chain. Kaczynski most recently served as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Wild Oats Markets Inc.

Weis store opening.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... WEIS STORE OPENING: Weis Markets Inc. recently held a grand opening for a superstore in Ranson, W.V. The outlet encompasses 61,000 square feet.

Key execs are shuffled at Wal-Mart.(Lawrence Jackson Promoted in Wal-Mart Stores Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has promoted Lawrence Jackson to president and chief executive officer of its global procurement division. He previously was executive vice president of the retailer's people division with...

Walgreens tabs Rein next CEO.(Jeffrey Rein appointed )(Chief Executive Officer )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- As part of Walgreen Co.'s long-range succession planning, Jeffrey Rein, who currently serves as president and chief operating officer, will become chief executive officer effective July 12, when the company's board of...

Where Sears is going.(Sears Holdings Corp Contracts with Kmart Holding Corp.)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Sears Holdings Corp. chairman Edward Lampert spent much of the company's first annual meeting explaining to shareholder's what Sears will not do. The company will not be selling off stores for their real estate value,...

March sales are lackluster.(Todd Slater of Lazard Capital Markets LLC dismissed )
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Retail sales growth in March was generally unspectacular, as the calendar shift of Easter into April this year created difficult comparisons. Analyst Todd Slater of Lazard Capital Markets LLC dismissed it as a month to forget,...

Winn-Dixie requests more time.(Winn-Dixie Stores Inc reorganization plan )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., which has been operating under bankruptcy protection, is seeking an additional 70 days to file a reorganization plan without interference from creditors. It is the fifth time the supermarket...

Miller to head new Albertsons.(Cerberus Capital Management LP appointment of Robert Miller)
April 24, 2006... BOISE, Idaho -- Cerberus Capital Management LP has named Robert Miller, currently chairman of Rite Aid Corp., as the next chief executive officer of the Albertsons Inc. operations. In a pact that is expected to be finalized this summer, a...

Longs expands; buys network pharmacies.(Longs Drug Stores Corp acquires Network Pharmaceuticals Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Longs Drug Stores Corp. has agreed to acquire 22 retail pharmacies from Network Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $10 million. The outlets average about 1,100 square feet and are located within or near medical office...

Stop & Shop/Giant CEO.(Stop and Shop Companies Inc. appointment of Jose Alvarez )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... AMSTERDAM -- Ahold NV has looked within its own ranks for leadership of its Stop & Shop/ Giant-Landover business, naming Jose Alvarez president and chief executive officer, taking over from Marc Smith, who retired as CEO in February 2006....

Wooing inner cities.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. future expansion)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... WOOING INNER CITIES: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has targeted inner cities for its future expansion. Earlier this month president and chief executive officer Lee Scott said that the retailer will open 50 stores over the next two years in economically...

2,000th Supercenter.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... 2,000TH SUPERCENTER: Wal-Mart opened its 2,000th Supercenter in the United States late last month in Beaumont, Calif. The 216,000-square-foot outlet .has several new features, including widened aisles, concrete and hardwood floors, a broadened...

More organic items.(Wal-Mart has expanded its offerings of organic baby products)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MORE ORGANIC ITEMS: Wal-Mart has expanded its offerings of organic baby products. New items include George Baby organic cotton apparel, which will reach store shelves in May, and Parent's Choice organic infant formula. The retailer now stocks...

More inventory cuts.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is attempting to squeeze further efficiencies from its supply chain by reducing store inventories)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MORE INVENTORY CUTS: Already credited with having one of the best inventory-management systems in the world, Wal-Mart is attempting to squeeze further efficiencies from its supply chain by reducing store inventories and relying more on "just in...

Banking bid dropped.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BANKING BID DROPPED: Wal-Mart says it has abandoned its plans to move into retail banking and instead wants simply to process its stores' electronic payments, said Jane Thompson, president of Wal-Mart Financial Services, during hearings held by...

Scott to take break.(Lee Scott will take a monthlong vacation )
April 24, 2006... SCOTT TO TAKE BREAK: President and chief executive officer Lee Scott will take a monthlong vacation in May, his longest break since taking the reins in 2000. The news sparked rumors that he is considering leaving or grooming possible...

Longs net surges 102% in fiscal '06.
April 24, 2006... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Longs Drug Stores Corp. wrapped up fiscal 2006 with impressive increases in net income for both the year and the final quarter, as expanded gross margins and well-contained expenses offset lackluster sales growth. ...

Kroger turns profit.
April 24, 2006... CINCINNATI -- Having restored solid sales growth despite a highly competitive environment, Kroger Co. reversed year-ago losses with profitable performances in both the fourth quarter and fiscal 2005. The company also declared its first dividend...

Albertsons earnings off in quarter, year.
April 24, 2006... BOISE, Idaho -- Several exceptional charges and one week less in the fourth quarter and full 2005 fiscal year drove down reported earnings from continuing operations at Albertsons Inc. On an adjusted basis, though, income from continuing lines...

Biggest gainers.(Table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change vs. Stock 03/31/06 03/03/06 Change 99 cents Only 13.56 + 2.38 + 21.3 drugstore.com 3.09 + 0.48...

Biggest losers.(Table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change vs. % Stock 03/31/06 03/03/06 Change Casey's 22.87 - 3.83 - 14.3 Costplus 17.10...

Most active.(Table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MOST ACTIVE Change vs. Vol. (000) As a % 1 Wk. 1 Wk. Ended of Total Ended Stock 03/31/06 Shares...

Scoreboard.(Retailers Sales and Revenue)(Table)
April 24, 2006... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar RETAILERS Ended Sales % Change Albertsons (1) 02/02 10.2 bil -7.5 Delhaize America (2) 01/01 4.21 bil ...

Retail stocks mixed in March.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Mass market retailing stocks were uneven in March, although there was a consensus among business forecasters that the nation's economy will grow fast enough this year to push employment and consumer spending higher, which, in turn,...

Publix posts strong gains.(Publix Super Markets Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets Inc. closed the books on fiscal 2005 with formidable double-digit gains in sales and earnings. The Southeast regional supermarketer saw net income climb 20.7% to $989.2 million on an 11% rise in sales...

Branding is now name of game in retailing.
April 24, 2006... Major mass market retailers in the United States would do well to pay more attention to brands--not just those they sell but those they embody and work to project. A ranking of the most valuable global brands compiled by Millward Brown...

There's a lot to learn in the U.K.(Retail Trade)
April 24, 2006... A group of supplier and retail trade association executives traveled to England last month to visit Tesco and Boots, two of the premier retailers operating in that, or indeed, any country. The group spent a day with each retailer, visiting...

Loss prevention must be part of equation.
April 24, 2006... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Top-level attention to loss prevention is critical for any retailer striving for extraordinary results. That is the view of Food Lion LLC president and chief executive officer Rick Anicetti, who spoke at the recent Loss...

Coles Myer deals.(acquired Pharmacy Direct Network)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... COLES MYER DEALS: Coles Myer Ltd. has acquired Pharmacy Direct, which operates a retail store in western Sydney as well as a mail-order business that takes orders online, by phone or fax. The $48 million ($34.9 million U.S.) deal positions...

Metro Eyes Pakistan.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... METRO EYES PAKISTAN: Metro AG, Germany's largest retailer, could open a Metro Cash & Carry store in Pakistan by early 2007. "Pakistan's market potential would fit very well with the business concept of Cash & Carry," says Metro chief executive...

Ahold execs face jail.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... AHOLD EXECS FACE JAIL: Dutch prosecutors demanded jail time for former top executives at Ahold NV. Citing damage to the business reputations of Ahold and the Netherlands, and the loss of billions of euros, the prosecutor demanded 20 month...

Sobeys selling units.(Sobeys Inc. Acquired Skor Food Group Inc)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SOBEYS SELLING UNITS: Sobeys Inc. is selling 11 Cash and Carry outlets in Ontario to the Skor Food Group Inc. Sobeys is also closing its three additional Cash and Carry stores in Ontario and Quebec. The retailer says its divestiture of that...

Consumer electronics giant best buy to debut in China.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SHANGHAI -- Best Buy Co. plans to open a store in China. The outlet is expected to occupy four floors of the Jiang Shan building in Shanghai's Xu Jia Hui commercial district. Best Buy did not announce a date for the opening. "China...

Carrefour on the grow.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 24, 2006... PARIS -- Although results for 2005 showed only modest improvement, Carrefour SA has unveiled dramatically ambitious expansion plans for 2006 and beyond. A number of credit-rating agencies responded with downgrades of the company. Net...

Sainsbury closes gap with Asda.(Market Share)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... LONDON -- Tesco PLC remains the undisputed market share champ in the United Kingdom, but the fight for No. 2 is heating up. That is according to the latest figures from the British research firm TNS, which reported Tesco's market share at...

Zucker shakes up Hudson's Bay.(R ealigned its senior management team and appointed a new board of directors)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... TORONTO -- Hudson's Bay Co. (HBC) has realigned its senior management team and appointed a new board of directors. Jerry Zucker now serves as governor and chief executive officer of HBC. George Heller is retiring from his posts as president...

Capital spending plan to help 'build a better Boots'.(Boots Group LLC plans to invest to renovate stores and improve its supply chain)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... LONDON -- Boots Group LLC plans to invest about 250 million [pounds sterling] ($434 million) to renovate stores and improve its supply chain. "This is a major step forward in our plans to build a better Boots," says chief executive officer...

Major grocery retailers battle it out in Quebec, Ontario.(GLOBAL)
April 24, 2006... TORONTO -- The Ontario and Quebec grocery markets that account for 62.5% of Canada's grocery volume have been subject to more change in the past year than they have in the last decade. Four major influences have been at work to alter the...

Bids for Korean holdings weighed.(Company overview)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... PARIS -- Carrefour SA has confirmed reports in the international press that it has received several offers for its 32 hypermarkets in South Korea. The company had not previously announced plans to exit the country. In fact, in its...

Coles Myer agrees to divest department store chain.(Coles Myer Ltd. has sold its Myer department store chain to Newbridge Capital and Texas Pacific Group)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MELBOURNE, Australia -- Coles Myer Ltd. has sold its Myer department store chain for $1.4 billion ($1 billion U.S.) to a consortium of private equity firms, Newbridge Capital and its United States parent, Texas Pacific Group. The price...

Target: a weekly circular for Atlanta, good through March 18, featured rollbacks on six-count Kellogg Co.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... TARGET: A weekly circular for Atlanta, good through March 18, featured rollbacks on six-count Kellogg Co.'s Special K cereal bars, 10-count Quaker Oats Co.'s Quaker chewy granola bars and selected others, which were selling two-packs for $4....

CVS: A weekly circular for Cincinnati, good from March 12 to March 18.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... CVS: A weekly circular for Cincinnati, good from March 12 to March 18, featured several" buy one, get one free" offers: Cadbury candy bars, manufactured under a licensing agreement with Hershey Co., were selling $1.59 for one, with card; Maxell...

Safeway: The supermarket operator highlighted several offers in its online flyer for Rockville, Md., that were good through March 21.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SAFEWAY: The supermarket operator highlighted several offers in its online flyer for Rockville, Md., that were good through March 21. These specials, which required use of the retailer's frequent-shopper card, included PepsiCo Inc.'s 12-pack of...

Winn-Dixie: An online flyer for Los Angeles, good from March 15 through March 21.(Calendar)
April 24, 2006... WINN-DIXIE: An online flyer for Los Angeles, good from March 15 through March 21, featured Pfizer Inc.'s Listerine mouthwash, 32-ounce whitening or 1.5-liter cool mint or natural citrus, which were selling for $5.99 each, a savings of up to...

Harris Teeter puts payment at its customers' fingertips.(Installed biometric technology)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Harris Teeter Inc. has installed biometric technology in a store here that gives consumers a new alternative to cash, checks, credit cards or debit cards. The system, from Pay By Touch, identifies customers via a finger...

Delhaize will bring bloom to D.C. area.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SALISBURY, N.C. -- Food Lion LLC is bringing its Bloom format to the Washington, D.C., area. The chain, which is a unit of Delhaize America Inc., plans to convert about 40 Food Lion stores in the area into Bloom outlets, with work expected...

Trader Joe's hits NYC.(NEW YORK )
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Last month saw the Manhattan debut of Trader Joe's, the distinctive and offbeat specialty food chain that enjoys a devoted customer following and a mystique within the industry for its prowess in developing unique private label...

Target makes statement in bath/body.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- Target Corp. has expanded and reconfigured its bath and body departments with some new exclusive brands to court consumers. The retailer is adding an 11-SKU collection of items under the Sanctuary Spa label in the name of a...

Wal-Mart fills gap in apparel mix.(MERCHANDISING)
April 24, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is continuing its heightened fashion focus with the introduction of a branded clothing line for 18- to 35-year-old men. It may also be considering a new apparel initiative involving the celebrity twins...

Study tracks PL's impact on market.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- More consumers are buying private label goods, according to Ernst & Young LLP's March Quarterly Market Basket report, and that trend is helping keep inflation in check. "Companies that manufacture commodity-type products are...

A Tool Kit for store openings.
April 24, 2006... BALTIMORE--Grand openings and reopenings can present challenges from a promotional standpoint, but a new, comprehensive tool from Vertis promises to simplify the process. Its Grand Opening Tool Kit is a comprehensive program that includes a...

Safeway takes steps to fight meth.(Safeway Inc)(Company overview)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... PLEASANTON, Calif.--Safeway Inc. has tightened its controls over the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE), an important ingredient in methamphetamine production. Last month Safeway shaved the number of products containing PSE...

Schick Quattro for Women GO! razor.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SCHICK QUATTRO FOR WOMEN GO! RAZOR: Schick Wilkinson Sword has announced plans to expand its Schick Quattro for Women four-blade razor line to include the Schick Quattro for Women GO! razor. It is designed with added features, including a...

Sundia expands fruit juice line.(Sundia Corp)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... SUNDIA EXPANDS FRUIT JUICE LINE: Sundia Corp. has expanded its fruit juice line beyond its original watermelon juice to include three new blends--watermelon pomegranate, watermelon blackberry and watermelon lime. As with the original, all three...

Dr. Fresh dally cavity prevention for children.(has introduced Fire Fly Mouthswoosh anticavity fluoride rinse )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... DR. FRESH DALLY CAVITY PREVENTION FOR CHILDREN: Dr. Fresh Inc. has introduced Fire Fly Mouthswoosh anticavity fluoride rinse by Dr. Fresh, a sugar- and alcohol-free rinse that helps strengthen tooth enamel. Designed to appeal to children, Fire...

Wrigley offers Doublemint Twins mints.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... WRIGLEY OFFERS DOUBLEMINT TWINS MINTS: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. has introduced Doublemint Twins mints, blending two flavors in one mint. Available in both Wintercreme and Mintcreme flavor varieties, they come in a flip-top package and sell for 69...

Bonnebell introduces f'lip style lip gloss.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... BONNEBELL INTRODUCES F'LIP STYLE LIP GLOSS: Bonne Bell Co. has introduced f'Lip Style lip gloss, a pocket-size gloss with a quick-flip application that provides a hint of light, shimmering color, plus a moisturizing formula for all-day wear....

Mealtime products feature Marvel's X-Men.(Tablewares)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MEALTIME PRODUCTS FEATURE MARVEL'S X-MEN: Zak Designs Inc. has introduced its line of mealtime products featuring Marvel's popular superhero team, the X-Men. Included is the three-piece set comprised of a plate and bowl made from melamine as...

Ricola signs on as title sponsor of new bicycle race.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. -- Ricola USA Inc., best known for its natural herbal cough and throat drops, will be the title sponsor of the inaugural Twilight Grand Prix bike race in Basking Ridge, N.J. "Ricola is excited to be involved in the first...

CNS extends snore relief product line.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- CNS Inc. has expanded its lineup of products for people who snore. The company has introduced Breathe Right Snore Relief Throat Rinse, a drug-free liquid that promises to lubricate throat tissues to minimize vibrations and...

P&G makes the news.(Procter & Gamble Co launches of new products and line extensions)
April 24, 2006... HUNT VALLEY, Md.--Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) is strengthening its position in the beauty business with launches of new products and line extensions. Much of the activity is taking place in the cosmetics arena. This summer P&G is introducing...

Markwins moves south of border.(Markwins Beauty Products International Inc. has announced a two-year licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co. )(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Markwins Beauty Products International Inc. has announced a two-year licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co. that will let it sell Disney-branded cosmetics gift sets in Mexico. "We are uniting two of the best...

'Talking cans' to inform winners.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Miller Brewing Co. is launching a summer promotion that will use "talking cans" to tell contest winners about their prizes. The "Open Up the Great Taste of Summer" promotion will give purchasers of specially marked 18-,...

Class, mass converge in hair care category.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- A new study from Kline & Co. indicates that the lines are continuing to blur between salon brands and mass market hair care labels. The trend is being driven both by unauthorized diversion and, increasingly, by deliberate...

Hershey receives target award.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... HERSHEY, Pa. -- Hershey Co. has been honored by Target Corp. with a 2005 Vendor of the Year award. The award was presented to Terry Gallagher, Hershey's customer team leader, Target, and the other members of Hershey's Target team in late March....

SoflSheen-Carson sponsors documentary on beauty.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- As part of its commitment to respect the beauty of black women, the SoftSheen-Carson Consumer Products division of L'Oreal USA sponsored the documentary film My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Heritage, which was screened here...

A force to be reckoned with.
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- The United States is now the country with the fourth-largest Hispanic population in the world after Mexico, Colombia and Spain. Consequently Hispanics have become a powerful force in consumer markets--one that retailers and...

Neighborhood markets good fit.(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Business Success)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the No. 1 retailer in both Mexico and Puerto Rico, has established a track record of success in Latin America. Yet until recently the strategies that have worked well in regions south of the United States...

Food shopping integral part of culture.
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- When it comes to defining Latino culture, few things speak truer than the palate. Hispanics are passionate about food and make an average of 26 trips to the grocery store each month--three times more frequently than the nation's...

From Hispanic to mainstream.(Tampico Beverages Inc and Kern's Beverages)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Two beverage suppliers that tailor their products to Hispanic consumers have expanded their offerings. Tampico Beverages Inc., which markets Tampico Fruit Punch refrigerated juice drinks, has cultivated a loyal following of Latino...

Diversity is hallmark of fast-growing Hispanic population.
April 24, 2006... Hispanics are the most rapidly growing ethnic group in the United States. And because they are also becoming increasingly affluent, their importance to mass market retailers has never been greater. To tap into this burgeoning consumer group,...

Advertising, has its own particular dimension; Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Publix were among the highest spenders.
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Young, media-savvy consumers living in large households are a marketer's dream, and they have indeed been a boon to Hispanic-owned advertising firms, as consumer products companies cast about for the best ways to appeal to this...

Supplement makers take note.
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Vitamins and nutritional supplements are important to Hispanic consumers, who have a long tradition of using natural remedies derived from plants and herbs. Several vitamin supplements manufacturers have stepped up efforts to...

A market that requires attention.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Hispanic women embrace traditional notions of beauty and are very conscious of how they present themselves. This makes the Hispanic beauty market extremely attractive to cosmetics companies. Despite this appeal, however, the various...

Health and beauty care purchasing behavior by acculturation.(Table)
April 24, 2006... Wealth and Beauty Care Purchasing Behavior By Acculturation Non- Spanish- Hispanic Hispanic Only Household Penetration 99.8 98.5 97.7...

Hispanic hair care purchasing behavior by acculturation.(Table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... Hispanic Hair Care Purchasing Behavior By Acculturation Non- Spanish- Hispanic Hispanic Only Household Penetration 87.6 -92.1 91.7 Annual...

Niche companies play to their strong points.(Markwins International Inc relaunched its Tropez brand)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Two cosmetics suppliers have recently set their sights specifically on Latinas, attestments to the growing importance of, and increasing competition for, the Hispanic beauty market. In mid-2005 Markwins International Inc....

Hispanics know what they want.
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Hispanic women have a confident sense of style, and they tend to spend more than women in the general population on beauty care. They also take their ethnicity into consideration when purchasing beauty products, according to...

Candles are a way of life for Hispanics.(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... NEW YORK -- Candles, which are used in seven out of 10 American households, comprise a lucrative and growing industry, with retail sales of about $2 billion annually, according to the National Candle Association. While candles are certainly a...

Skin care purchasing behavior by acculturation.(Table)(Brief article)
April 24, 2006... Skin Care Purchasing Behavior By Acculturation Non- Spanish- Hispanic Hispanic Only Household Penetration 73.9 68.3 63.0 Annual...