Mass Market Retailers articles from April 2008

Mass Market Retailers archives from April 2008

Target appoints exec.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... TARGET APPOINTS EXEC: Kathee Tesija has been promoted from senior vice president of merchandising to executive vice president of merchandising with responsibility for all merchandising functions including product design and development,...

H.E.B. green initiative.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(H.E. Butt Grocery Co. signed a deal with Wind Energy Group)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... H.E.B. GREEN INITIATIVE: H.E. Butt Grocery Co. is cooperating with Wind Energy Corp. in a 18- to 24-month-long study to analyze the commercial application of Wind Energy's vertical axis wind turbine. The project, which will take place at...

Stop & shop banking.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... STOP & SHOP BANKING: Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Citizens Financial Group Inc. have extended at least through 2017 their partnership to operate bank branches in the grocery chain's stores. The bank opened its first branch in a Stop & Shop...

Duane reade adieu.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(resignation of David D'Arezzo)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... DUANE READE ADIEU: Duane Reade Holdings Inc. has announced that David D'Arezzo, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has resigned from the company to assume a senior management post at a large regional company in the Southwest....

BJ'S adds to its board.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... BJ'S ADDS TO ITS BOARD: BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. has elected Michael Sheehan, chief executive officer of Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos Inc., a Boston-based communications agency, to its board of directors.

Fresh & Easy pauses.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 21, 2008... EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Tesco PLC has put its expansion in the United States on hold for a few months, in order to let the fledgling Fresh & Easy chain assess and adjust its operations. The break was planned all along, according to Fresh &...

Consumers cut back spending.(NEWS)(Financial report)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK -- A calendar shift combined with cold weather in several regions to produce uneven retail sales in March. Yearover-year sales comparisons were affected by the fact that Easter Sunday fell in March, giving retailers whose stores were...

Fanderl to lead Wal-Mart push in Eastern Europe.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has underlined its interest in global expansion and in Eastern Europe in particular with the appointment of Stephan Fanderl to a new position as president of Wal-Mart emerging markets, East. In that...

Winn-Dixie strengthens management.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has added four executives to its management team. As vice president of compensation and benefits, Mark Tanis is responsible for planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of...

New Walgreens initiative targets work sites.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has taken a major step to diversify its growth strategy by expanding into new health care businesses. The company, which until recently relied almost entirely on a rapid store-development program for growth,...

Dollar Gen. realigns its exec ranks.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. has reshuffled its senior management team, resulting in the exit of two executives. David Bere, who was president and chief operating officer, has swapped the latter title for chief strategy...

Fuji teams up with Rite Aid.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. plans to offer a full range of photography solutions beginning this summer, courtesy of a special agreement with Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc. "Our agreement sets the stage for creating a 'best-in-class' photo...

Sam's Choice Coffee.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 21, 2008... SAM'S CHOICE COFFEE: Wal-Mart has launched several ecologically friendly coffees this month under the Sam's Choice brand. They are Fair Trade Certified House Blend, Espresso Roast and French Roast; Rainforest Alliance Certified Breakfast Blend...

Energy-saving store.(WAL-MART NEWS)(WaI-Mart )(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... ENERGY-SAVING STORE: WaI-Mart has introduced its most energy-efficient store in Las Vegas--the HE.5 prototype--that will use up to 45% less energy than the baseline Supercenter. Building upon what was learned from previous energy-efficient...

Wal-Mart's largest.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 21, 2008... WAL-MART'S LARGEST: Wal-Mart will open its largest unit in the nation next month on the outskirts of Albany, N.Y. The store will be about 25% bigger than the average Wal-Mart Supercenter, which typically has 205,000 square feet of floor space....

Arab-American goods.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 21, 2008... ARAB-AMERICAN GOODS: Wal-Mart has opened a Supercenter in Dearborn, Mich., that caters to the tastes of the area's large Arab-American population. In addition to the wide selection of merchandise found in all Wal-Mart stores, the Dearborn unit...

Organic food line introduced by Supervalu.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Supervalu Inc. has launched Wild Harvest, an affordably priced private label brand of natural and organic food items. The company maintains that the brand is priced about 15% lower than name brand organic and natural products...

Safeway promotes three execs.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... PLEASANTON. Calif. -- Safeway Inc. has made three executive appointments following the departure of Des Hague, who was president of the company's perishables business. Hague has been succeeded by Kelly Griffith, who most recently served as...

Two key posts filled by Sears.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- John Froman has joined Sears Holdings Corp. as senior vice president and president of tools and lawn and garden. Framan mint recently was with Namco LLC a regional chain of family recreation superstores, where for...

Lederer takes reins at Duane Reade.(NEWS)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK -- Duane Reade Holdings Inc. has tapped former Loblaw Cos. president John Lederer as its new chairman and chief executive officer. "Lederer is one of the finest executives in the retail industry," said Tyler Wolfram, a member of...

SDM readies beauty format.(NEWS)(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... TORONTO -- Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has announced plans to launch a store concept that is focused exclusively on meeting the beauty and health needs of consumers. The first of the new stores will open in Ontario in July. Smaller in size...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Statistical table)
April 21, 2008... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS ended Sales Change Dollar General (1) 02/01 $2.56 bil +0.4 Fred's (2) 02/02 494.1 mil -7.7...

Ingles declares quarterly cash dividend.(MONEY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... INGLES DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND: The board of directors of Ingles Markets Inc. has announced a cash dividend of 16.5 cents per share on all of its Class A common stock and 15 cents per share on all of its Class B common stock, both...

Harris-Teeter parent gets upgrade.(MONEY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... HARRIS-TEETER PARENT GETS UPGRADE: Ruddick Corp., which owns the Harris-Teeter supermarket chain, has had its stock upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. analyst Stephen Chick to "overweight" from "neutral." Harris-Teeter accounts for 92% of...

Kroger downgraded; ups payout.(MONEY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... KROGER DOWNGRADED; UPS PAYOUT: JPMorgan has downgraded Kroger Co.'s stock to "underweight" from "neutral" after the grocer s fourth quarter profits fell 16% (see story on this page). In the analyst's opinion, Kroger's sales and earnings growth...

Fred's posts fourth quarter loss.(MONEY NEWS)(Financial report)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... FRED'S POSTS FOURTH QUARTER LOSS: Regional discounter Fred s Inc. posted a loss of $4.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter due to slowing sales and a charge of $9.9 million related to the closure of 74 stores and 22 pharmacies. The company...

Lehman Bros. boosts Wal-Mart price goal.(MONEY NEWS)
April 21, 2008... LEHMAN BROS. BOOSTS WAIL-MART PRICE GOAL: Citing improvement in its apparel offerings and long-term free cash flow levels, Lehman Bros. raised its price target on Wal-Mart Stores Inc. by $10, to $65, and maintained its "overweight" rating on...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change vs. % Stock 03/28/08 03/07/08 Change Rite Aid 2.91 + 0.41 + 16.4 Fred's 9.88 + 1.18 + 13.6...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
April 21, 2008... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change vs. % Stock 03/28/08 03/07/08 Change Retail Ventures 4.79 - 1.23 - 20.4 McKesson 51.66 - 5.74 - 10.0...

Most active.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 03/28/08 Shares 03/07/08 Fred's 3,582 9.0 + ...

Costco net jumps 31% in quarter.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 soared more than 31% at Costco Wholesale Corp., helped by the presence of special items in the prior-year period, high gasoline prices and a weak dollar. Reported net...

Kroger tops forecast.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 21, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CINCINNATI -- Despite a fourth quarter earnings dive that was tied to a higher LIFO charge and the presence of an extra week and tax benefit in the prior-year period. Kroger Co. ended fiscal 2007 with an increase in...

Wall Street's response to retail stocks mixed.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK -- Mass market retail stocks were uneven in March as investors continued to react cautiously to the uncertainty facing consumers because of the ongoing chaos in the nation's economy and financial markets. In the period from...

Stater Bros. gets off to good start in "08.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. --Thanks to reduced interest costs and a lower effective tax rate, Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. was able to begin fiscal 2008 with an 8.6% bottom-line gain on a 4.3% sales increase. The privately held parent of southern...

Publix earnings up 7.9% for year.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets Inc. generated a 7.9% bottom-line increase on a 6.3% sales increase for the year ended December 29. Net income for the Southeast regional retailer grew to $1.18 billion during 2007 as sales advanced...

Market share gains propel Kroger.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... CINCINNATI -- During Kroger's fourth quarter conference call with analysts, chairman and chief executive officer David Dillon provided detail on the grocer's sales performance and market share gains during fiscal 2007. Sales growth, he...

A weak dollar hurts Delhaize.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... BRUSSELS -- Operating income for both the final quarter and the full 2007 fiscal year rose in the single digits at the US. operations of Belgian retailer Delhaize Group, fueled by solid sales growth and improved gross margins. However, a weak...

Family Dollar results down.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- An unfavorable calendar shift and one less week of operations combined with economic pressures on the core customers of Family Dollar Stores Inc. to drive down the retailer's sales and profits for the second quarter and first...

Positive momentum continues to grow at BJ's.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... NATICK, Mass. -- Propelled by strong January sales, robust gross margins, a profitable gasoline business and sharp expense controls, earnings from continuing operations soared nearly 80% during the fourth quarter at BJ's Wholesale Club Inc....

Outlook for fiscal 2008 curtailed.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Citing continued economic deterioration and resulting pressure on low- and lower-middle-income consumers, Family Dollar Stores Inc. lowered its earnings target for fiscal 2008 after a first half that saw the retailer's bottom...

Longs builds strong foundation for growth.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Benefiting in part from an extra week of operations, Longs Drug Stores booked double-digit profit growth for the final quarter and 2008 fiscal year despite a lackluster comparable-store sales performance. However, when...

WIN strategy delivers for Big Lots.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Income from continuing operations grew at a double-digit pace in fiscal 2007 at Big Lots Inc., even as sales retreated in the wake of an extra week of operations in 2006 and a net reduction in the store base. While fourth...

Chain foresees additional gains.(MONEY)
April 21, 2008... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Longs Drug Stores management foresees more double-digit earnings growth during fiscal 2009, but its optimism does not match that of Wall Street, which has triggered a sell-off of Longs shares. Longs expects income...

Metro Inc. on March.(SPOTLIGHT)(Eric La Fleche)
April 21, 2008... TORONTO -- Future prospects are bright for Canadian supermarket operator Metro Inc., according to Eric La Fleche, who recently was named chief executive officer. Speaking at the CIBC World Markets 11th annual retail conference here in...

Delhaize is expanding in Romania.(GLOBAL)(acquisation of La Fourmi)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... BRUSSELS -- Delhaize Group has agreed to acquire La Fourmi, a 14-store supermarket chain in Bucharest, Romania. The acquisition, valued at 18.6 million euros ($29.4 million), will be made through Delhaize's Romanian subsidiary, Mega Image. ...

Woolworths group net off 44%.(GLOBAL)(Woolworths Group PLC)(Financial report)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... LONDON -- General merchandise retailer Woolworths Group PLC has reported a 44% drop in annual profit and has cut its annual dividend by two-thirds to conserve cash. For the fiscal year ended February 2 net income fell to 7.5 million...

January, February sales go through the roof in China.(GLOBAL)(Financial report)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... BEIJING -- Domestic retail sales soared 20.2% to 1.74 trillion yuan ($245.5 billion) during January and February, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics. The increase was driven by the lunar New Year observance and rising food...

Tesco green store.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 21, 2008... TESCO GREEN STORE: Tesco PLC is investing 12.5 million euros ($18.75 million) to develop, in Tramore, Ireland, its first "eco-store." The store, which will open in October, will cost 2.5 million euros more than a typical store. It will use 45%...

Grupo Elektra grows.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 21, 2008... GRUPO ELEKTRA GROWS: Mexico City-based Grupo Elektra SA has begun banking operations in Brazil both through its Elektra stores in northeastern Brazil and by opening Banco Elektra locations.

Delay for Costco.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Costco Wholesale Corp.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... DELAY FOR COSTCO: Costco's plans to open five membership warehouse clubs in Australia have been delayed by planning regulation problems, according to The Weekend Australian Financial Review. The story quotes a Costco spokesman as saying that...

Aeon bids for chain.(GLOBAL NEWS)(CFS Corp.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... AEON BIDS FOR CHAIN: Japan's second-largest retailer, Aeon Co., has launched a bid to raise its stake in the drug store chain CFS Corp. to 24.4% from its current level of 15%. Aeon views the drug store business as a future source of growth in...

Aldi pricing set.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 21, 2008... ALDI PRICING SET: Aldi Group has decided to standardize the pricing in its stores throughout Australia. The discount grocer will be the first food retailer in the country to charge a standard price on goods nationwide.

Woolies boosts it.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 21, 2008... WOOLIES BOOSTS IT: Woolworths Ltd., Australia's largest retailer, has bolstered its information technology platform and supply chain management by adding webMethods Optimize, a business-activity monitoring tool designed to provide real-time...

Merger block set.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 21, 2008... MERGER BLOCK SET: Germany's Federal Cartel Office intends to block the merger of two major discount supermarket chains, Edeka's Netto and Tengelmann's Plus unit. The agency said the combination, in which Edeka would hold a 70% stake, would give...

Reid says Russia isn't high on the priority list at Tesco.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... MOSCOW -- Responding to a spate of recent rumors, Tesco PLC has denied that it is preparing to open stores in Russia. Speaking at the Adam Smith retail conference in Moscow, nonexecutive chairman David Reid dismissed media reports that the...

Tough times persist at Metro AG.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... DUSSELDORF, Germany -- Metro AG reported a drop in earnings for 2007 despite a solid sales gain, and management's forecast of lower sales growth in 2008 disappointed analysts. Net income for the year fell 17.8% to 983 million euros ($1.55...

Casino net jumps 35% during '07.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... PARIS -- Led by its thriving international business, French retailer Groupe Casino recorded a 35% jump in profits for 2007. Income from continuing operations soared 52.4% to 664 million euros ($1.04 billion) on an 11% increase in sales to...

Sears Canada launches Home Store.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... LAVAL, Quebec -- With the opening of a new Home Store here last month, Sears Canada substantially bolstered its offering of furniture and home decor products. The store, which replaced a Sears Home store nearby, offers customers 36,000...

Retail outlook turns somber.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... BARCELONA -- Global economic trends are presenting retailers with the "most significant challenges in a generation" according to Jose Luis Duran, chief executive officer of Carrefour SA, Speaking at the World Retail Congress here, Duran...

Asda, Morrisons gain ground in U.K.(GLOBAL)
April 21, 2008... LONDON --Asda PLC, a unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, posted an 0.2% increase in its share of the British grocery market, to 17.1%, over the three-month period ended March 23. The biggest gainer of the major British grocery chains was Wm...

Dare to be different.(OPINION)
April 21, 2008... The chain drug industry is evolving in significant ways. With the notable exception of retail-based clinics, however, the drug store itself has been remarkably immune to change. An often-heard lament is that, except for the sign above the...

Wal-Mart rises to the occasion.(OPINION)
April 21, 2008... This column has traditionally been a Wal-Mart advocate. And why not? The breadth of its impact on the U.S. economy, its stunning and stunningly consistent performance, its approach to its customers and the corresponding loyalty of those...

How to get the most out of NACDS marketplace.(OPINION)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
April 21, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace offers supplier companies a wealth of opportunities to connect with retail buyers. Taking advantage of those opportunities, though, requires some careful planning, two...

Power of innovation.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 21, 2008... CHICAGO -- The most successful nonfood products introduced in 2007 were those that raised the bar on performance and delivered unique new experiences. That is according to the 2007 "New Product Pacesetters" report from Information Resources...

New ads tout Salon Selectives.(SUPPLY SIDE)(SBB LLC)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... CHICAGO -- SBB LLC has kicked off a national advertising campaign for its recently relaunched Salon Selectives hair care brand. The campaign reinforces the brand's core message: with Salon Selectives women can choose the combination of...

Coty is selling Del Pharmaceuticals.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 21, 2008... PRINCETON, N.J. -- Church & Dwight Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Del Pharmaceuticals Inc. business from Coty Inc. for $380 million in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other conditions, is...

Brown Medical tries retail arena.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Brown Medical Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa -- Just in time to mark Foot Health Awareness Month, Brown Medical Industries Inc. is introducing the Comfort XT Night Splint to retail distribution. The product, which debuted last year, has been sold mainly through...

Zoom unveils environmentally friendly reading glasses.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Zoom Eyeworks )(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... BERKELEY, Calif. -- Zoom Eyeworks has introduced what it maintains is the world's first widely distributed, environmentally friendly reading glasses collection. The company says its new eyewear line, which is available in six stylish...

Halls Naturals.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 21, 2008... HALLS NATURALS: Cadbury Adams USA LLC has introduced Halls Naturals individually wrapped cough drops to help soothe sore throats and suppress coughs. Available in 25-count resealable bags, the product comes in four flavors --honey-lemon...

Markwins wet n wild.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 21, 2008... MARKWINS WET N WILD: Markwins International Corp. has introduced a variety of wet n wild makeup products for summer. These include: Glassy Gloss Jelly Pops selling for $2.99; MegaMixers Flavored Lip Balm selling for 99 cents; Wild Shine Lip...

KidKupz medicine.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KIDKUPZ MEDICINE: KidKupz LLC has announced plans to launch a line of KidKupz candy-coated medicinedispensing cups this spring. The line features an all-natural candy-coated rim available in such flavors as Sour...

Paternity tests debut at retail.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 21, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. has begun selling over-the-counter paternity tests in nearly all of its stores. The Identigene DNA Paternity Test Collection Kit was successfully test-marketed, beginning last fall, in California. Washington...

Household cleaners are going, green.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Bissell Homecare Inc. )(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK With April 22 designated as Earth Day, products that promise to be environmentally friendly are gaining more attention, both from the media and from consumers. One category that has moved into the spotlight in recent months is...

Finesse line extended by Lornamead.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Lornamead Inc.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Lornamead Inc. has added Revitalizing Shampoo/Conditioner to its Finesse Hair Care product line. Developed to address problems common to consumers with color-treated hair, the new item is created to provide hair...

Coppertone gets two new items.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Scherting-Plough Corp.)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... KENILWORTH, N.J. -- Scherting-Plough Corp. has extended the Coppertone brand with two sunscreen products, both designed for people with active lifestyles. The company maintains that both items--Coppertone Sport, which features sweat and...

Hallmark, Universal Music team up.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 21, 2008... KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- Hallmark Cards Inc. has introduced its first set of musical e-cards featuring music from the Universal Music Group. The musical greeting cards, which retail for $1.99, are available exclusively on the web site...

New network aims to fill void.(SUPPLY SIDE)(schoolandofficenetwork.org)(Global Sales & Event Management LLC)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... CENTERVILLE, Ohio -- Global Sales & Event Management LLC (GSEM) is launching a new network for suppliers in the school and office products industry. Called the School and Office Products Network, it is meant to provide members with...

ZonePerfect bars.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 21, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZONEPERFECT BARS: Abbott Nutrition, a division of Abbott Laboratories Inc., has launched ZonePerfect dark chocolate all-natural nutrition bars in three flavors--dark chocolate almond, double dark chocolate and dark...

Tom's of Maine items.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Brief article)
April 21, 2008... TOM'S OF MAINE ITEMS: Tom's of Maine has introduced a new formula with the launch of its Natural Clean & Gentle Care and Sensitive Care toothpastes. The products include: Natural Clean & Gentle Care Anticavity plus Whitening SLS-free fluoride...

Inspired's Frog Tape.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)(Inspired Technologies Inc.)
April 21, 2008... INSPIRED'S FROG TAPE: Inspired Technologies Inc. has introduced Frog Tape, a professional painter's grade masking tape. The tape is formulated with a special chemical called Paintblock that helps prevent paint bleed by forming a microbarrier...

Xpress supplements.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 21, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] XPRESS SUPPLEMENTS: Promax Nutrition Corp. has introduced Promax Xpress Supplements in three taste-free formulas--Calcium Xpress Formula, Fiber Xpress Formula and Joint Health Xpress Formula. The supplements are...

The front end 'needs active dedicated management'.(FRONT END)(Survey)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK -- The area around the checkout comprises some of the most valuable real estate in a mass market store, and how retailers handle it can make a big difference in their overall sales and profitability. Research conducted by the...

Best practices at the checkstand.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 21, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The Front-End Focus consortium has completed new research on best practices in checkstand merchandising and is now launching a larger study with a new participant. The ongoing initiative has been...

New products drive gum, candy sales.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 21, 2008... NEW YORK -- Stocking gum and mints at the checkstand is not enough for retailers seeking to maximize their front-end sales, a recent study suggests. It is also important to have the newest products there. New items introduced in the last...