Mass Market Retailers articles from April 2009

Mass Market Retailers archives from April 2009

Fehlig exits Wal-Mart.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... FEHLIG EXITS WAL-MART: Chuck Fehlig, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vice president and divisional merchandising manager for over-the-counter drugs, has left the company after 27 years.

CVS, Google partner.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... CVS, GOOGLE PARTNER: CVS Caremark Corp. has expanded its partnership with Google Health by providing its pharmacy customers the ability to securely download their prescription and medication histories to their Google Health Accounts.

New Store, prices.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Bashas' Family of Stores )(Brief article)
April 13, 2009... NEW STORE, PRICES: Bashas' Family of Stores has opened a "state of the art" supermarket in Fountain Hills, Ariz. The 49,967-square-foot unit boasts a customer lounge area with large flat-screen televisions and free Wi-Fi access, a play center...

New home fashions.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... NEW HOME FASHIONS: Sears and Kmart stores will introduce a new home fashions line--the Country Living Collection. Developed with Country Living magazine. The line will offer four different looks from traditional to modern country. Prices will...

Target in tough fight.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- The proxy clash between Target Corp. and activist investor William Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management continues to escalate as both sides exchange volleys in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in advance of...

Costco to shutter home stores.(NEWS)
April 13, 2009... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco Wholesale Corp. is ending its test of operating separate stores devoted to home furnishings. The company plans to close its two Costco Home stores on July 3. The outlets are located in Kirkland, Wash., and Tempe,...

Late Easter impacts retail sales.(NEWS)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- A late Easter holiday and continued economic uncertainty put a damper on March sales for most retailers. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which has become increasingly popular with consumers trying to cut back on their expenses, reported a...

Bi-Lo gets O.K. to tap financing.(NEWS)(Brief article)
April 13, 2009... GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Bi-Lo LLC has lined up a $125 million debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing facility of $125 million received from GE Capital, and has permission to use it. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement and to have...

Aldi's store count hits 1,000 in U.S.(NEWS)
April 13, 2009... BATAVIA, Ill. -- Aldi has opened its 1,000th store in the United States, a new unit in West Haven, Conn. It is the company's first outlet in that city and its 12th in Connecticut and, executives say, comes at a time when shoppers are...

Walgreens to buy Drug Fair assets.(NEWS)
April 13, 2009... SOMERSET, NJ. -- Drug Fair Group Inc. and its parent, CDI Group Inc., have filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. Drug Fair has also agreed to sell "substantially all" of the assets associated with 32 of its stores to Walgreen Co....

New home collection.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 13, 2009... NEW HOME COLLECTION: Wal-Mart has introduced a home furnishings collection for teens called Your Zone, It includes bedding in bright patterns and reversible solids, with comforter sets priced from $28 to $40 and sheet sets from $12 to $24,...

Sam's Club open house.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 13, 2009... SAM'S CLUB OPEN HOUSE: Sam's Club hosted its first "Taste of Spring" event April 3 through April 5 at clubs nationwide. The promotion showcased dozens of menu items suitable for the various entertaining occasions of spring, including Easter,...

Lower eye care costs.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 13, 2009... LOWER EYE CARE COSTS: Wal-Mart has dropped its prices on glasses and frames for children and teenagers and, since January, has partnered with 1-800 CONTACTS, the largest retailer of contact lenses, to reduce prices on contact lenses. "Working...

New trucks, fuels.(WAL-MART NEWS)
April 13, 2009... NEW TRUCKS, FUELS: Wal-Mart will test two types of heavy-duty commercial hybrid trucks and two different alternate-fuel heavy-duty trucks. The new vehicles include a full-propulsion ArvinMeritor dual-mode diesel/electric hybrid that will...

Scott honored.(NEWS)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More than 170 Wal-Mart personnel and suppliers turned out at a reception in Bentonville, Ark., to honor retired president and chief executive officer Lee Scott last month. Attendees included current president and CEO...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... SCOREBOARD RETAILERS Quarter Dollar % Net Income ended Sales Change (Loss) Dollar General (1) 1/30 $2.9 bil +11.2 $81.9 mil Duane Reade (2) 12/27 ...

Ingles announces quarterly cash dividend.(MONEY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... INGLES ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND: The board of directors of Ingles Markets Inc. has declared a cash dividend of 18.5 cents per share on all of its class A common stock and 15 cents per share on all of its Class B common stock. The...

Fred's net profit soars in 2008.(MONEY NEWS)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... FRED'S NET PROFIT SOARS IN 2008: Fred's Inc. reported a 55% jump in net profit to $16.6 million on a 1% increase in sales to $1.8 billion. Although the regional discount chain managed to post a fourth quarter profit of $2.3 million, or 6 cents...

Walgreens reports March sales results.(MONEY NEWS)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... WALGREENS REPORTS MARCH SALES RESULTS: Walgreen Co. posted a 6.8% increase in overall sales to $5.46 billion in March, as comparable-store sales gained 1.5%. Results were negatively impacted by a calendar shift of Easter, which fell in March...

Whole foods shares downgraded.(MONEY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... WHOLE FOODS SHARES DOWNGRADED: Whole Foods Market Inc., whose share price had soared more than 90% this year, was downgraded by Jefferies & Co. analyst Scott Mushkin, who dropped the stock to "hold" from "buy" Mushkin expects the upscale grocer...

Huge write-down swells Rite Aid loss.(MONEY NEWS)
April 13, 2009... HUGE WRITE-DOWN SWELLS RITE AID LOSS: Rite Aid Corp. reported a net loss of more than $2.9 billion for fiscal 2009 after posting a $1.8 billion charge to write off all of its goodwill as a result of its continued low stock price. Management...

Walgreens earnings off 6.7%.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 13, 2009... DEERFIELD, Ill.--Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 declined nearly 7% at Walgreen Co. due to restructuring charges and a big increase in the LIFO charge. However, adjusted results beat Wall Street's average forecast and inspired...

Kroger increases market share.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... CINCINNATI -- Despite a sluggish top line, Kroger Co. rode the wave of strong private label sales to rack up an 8.1% increase in fourth quarter earnings. Special costs associated with Hurricane Ike, however, held growth in the full-year net to...

Delhaize retains strong momentum.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... BRUSSELS -- An extra week in the fourth quarter drove double-digit increases in revenue and operating income at the American operations of the Delhaize Group and helped boost earnings from continuing lines at the parent company more than 21% in...

Discounters.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... DISCOUNTERS Current Previous Close Close % Discounter 3/26/09 3/5/09 Change BJ's 33.24 30.19 + 10.10 Costco 48.46...

Drug stores.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... DRUG STORES Current Previous Close Close % Drug Store 3/26/09 3/5/09 Change Amerisource 32.69 30.98 + 5.52 Cardinal Health (1) 33.36...

Supermarkets.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... SUPERMARKETS Curent Previous Close Close % Supermarket 3/26/09 3/5/09 Change A&P 6.52 3.02 + 115.89 Delhaize ...

U.S. operations help drive gains at Ahold in fiscal year.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... AMSTERDAM -- Income from continuing operations grew by double digits at Ahold NV in 2008 as its flagship chain Albert Heijn and its American businesses all turned in solid performances. Ahold's operations in the United States now consist of...

Kroger issues cautious outlook.(MONEY)(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
April 13, 2009... CINCINNATI -- Citing weak economic conditions, Kroger put forward a prudent outlook for fiscal 2009. Management looks for full-year identical-supermarket sales to rise 3% to 4% without gasoline sales. The projected growth rate incorporates...

Earnings decline 6.7% at Nash Finch.(MONEY)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... MINNEAPOLIS -- Nash Finch Co. reported a 6.7% drop in net income to $36.2 million for fiscal 2008 despite a 3.8% gain in sales to $4.70 billion. The bottom line for 2008 reflects the negative impact of special items totaling $6.1 million,...

'We're optimistic about our future'.(MONEY)
April 13, 2009... DEERFIELD, Ill. - During a second quarter conference call with analysts, Walgreens president and chief executive officer Gregory Wasson discussed several of the major initiatives and strategies that the company is currently implementing. During...

Duane Reade cuts loss in fiscal '08.(MONEY)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- With bigger special items coming into play, Duane Reade Holdings Inc. saw its net loss widen in the fourth quarter of 2008, but not enough to impede an improvement for the full fiscal year. The privately owned metropolitan New...

Loblaws promotion.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 13, 2009... LOBLAWS PROMOTION: In March Loblaw Cos. repeated its Big Brands promotion, which was highly successful a year ago. The two-week promotion featured special low prices on a wide range of items across all major departments, including coffee, paper...

Seiyu posts loss.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Financial report)
April 13, 2009... SEIYU POSTS LOSS: Seiyu Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., posted its seventh straight loss, with red ink totaling 25.79 billion yen ($257.4 million) for 2008. Sales totaled 800.98 billion yen ($8.00 billion). In February...

Tesco to open banks.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 13, 2009... TESCO TO OPEN BANKS: Tesco PLC is opening three in-store banks this month in Brislington, England, the first of 30 scheduled to debut by the end of 2009. The rollout follows a successful pilot in Glasgow that has been operating since 2006. The...

Casino banners grow.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 13, 2009... CASINO BANNERS GROW: Under franchise agreements with Groupe Casino, Groupe Caille will rebanner two hypermarkets with the Geant Casino banner and rename 28 supermarkets now bearing the Champion and Dia banners of Carrefour SA with the Groupe...

Coles view bright.(GLOBAL NEWS)
April 13, 2009... A Citigroup analyst says Australian retailer Coles Group could close the sales gap with market leader Woolworths Ltd. with better management and cultural changes without the expense of closing underperforming stores. The analyst, Craig...

Wal-Mart increases its investment in Chilean grocer.(GLOBAL)
April 13, 2009... SANTIAGO -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. boosted its majority stake in Chilean supermarket chain D&S alter two Chilean brothers sold the discounter more than a third of their shares, a local newspaper reported. Felipe and Nicolas Ibanez Scott cut...

India full of untapped potential.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- While the current global economic malaise has slowed India's economic growth, the country remains one of the most promising markets for global marketers. A new study from Ernst & Young provides strategic tips for both retailers and...

Lianhua Supermarkets on a roll.(GLOBAL)
April 13, 2009... SHANGHAI -- Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co. reported a 79.3% increase in operating profit last year, excluding nonrecurring items. Pursuing its "strong outlet" strategy, the group focused on store enhancements and management and support...

Metro reduces sales outlook.(GLOBAL)
April 13, 2009... DUESSELDORF, Germany -- The global financial crisis will keep Metro AG's 2009 sales growth well below its midterm target of more than 6%, according to the retailer. The company still anticipates pretax earnings before special items growing...

Carrefour units eyed by Delhaize.(GLOBAL)
April 13, 2009... BRUSSELS -- The Delhaize Group would be interested in picking up some Carrefour SA stores if the French retailer exits Belgium, Delhaize chief executive Pierre-Olivier Beckers told a Belgian magazine. "If Carrefour decides not to stay in...

Achieve riskless profits: the Analytical Business Solution: an analytical breakthrough that will change the way Manufacturers and Retailers Promote!
April 13, 2009... CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS (CPG) MANUFACTURERS HAVE ALWAYS HAD A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP (MAINLY HATE) WITH RETAILER PRICE PROMOTIONS (RPP) (1). On the one hand numerous industry studies show that an overwhelming majority of manufacturers...

Rx turns to the courts to defend its position.(OPINION)
April 13, 2009... Community pharmacy continues to impress with its adroit use of legal action to protect the interests of both the industry and the patients it serves. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists...

A lesson in mass retailing 101.(OPINION)
April 13, 2009... Still it continues. Thirty years after Wal-Mart ascended to the top of the retailing tree, universities and consulting companies continue to turn out studies designed to teach retailers how to compete with the world's largest retail company....

Consumer behavior is in midst of transition.(OPINION)(Survey)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Both retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are anxiously wondering whether the first signs of easing in the economic downturn will lure consumers into resuming their profligate ways or whether frugality is here...

Hot new products.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 13, 2009... LAS VEGAS -- The top-selling new nonfood items of 2008 succeeded by satisfying consumers' desire for better product performance and enabling self-care, notes a new report from Information Resources Inc. IRI's annual New Product Pacesetters...

Acquisition is good fit for Implus.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Implus Footcare LLC has acquired Little Hotties Warmers, a provider of hand, body and toe warmers. The transaction is part of Implus' strategic move to expand its current outdoor and sporting goods offerings. ...

Noritsu agrees to buy maker of photo kiosks.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... BUENA PARK, Calif. -- As part of its strategy to offer retailers comprehensive digital imaging solutions, Noritsu America Corp. has signed a letter of intent to acquire Lucidiom Inc., a maker of self-service retail photo kiosks and an online...

Ethnic hair care unit sold by P&G.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble Co. has sold Johnson Products Co., a well-known ethnic hair care manufacturer, to a new entity composed of two Los Angeles-based private equity firms and a veteran African-American management team. The...

12-Hour SmartMouth.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 13, 2009... 12-HOUR SMARTMOUTH: Triumph Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced plans to launch in May a new cinnamon flavor to its 12-hour SmartMouth mouthwash line. The item will carry a suggested $11.99 price for 16 ounces. Triumph Pharmaceuticals Inc.,...

'The Uninvited' on DVD.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 13, 2009... 'THE UNINVITED' ON DVD: Paramount Home Entertainment Inc. has announced plans to release the psychological thriller The Uninvited on DVD and Blu-ray on April 28. It will sell for $19.99 and $29.99, respectively. Paramount Home Entertainment...

Scripto Tiny Lite.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SCRIPTO TINY LITE: Calico Brands Inc.'s Scripto brand has introduced a Tiny Life spark-wheel lighter multipack promotion for 2009. Consumers are entitled to a free Tiny Lite lighter with the purchase of a Tiny Lite...

'Slumdog' on Blu-ray.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 13, 2009... 'SLUMDOG' ON BLU-RAY: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC has released the Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire on DVD, selling for $29.98, and on Blu-ray disc with digital copy, selling for $39.98. Twentieth Century Fox Home...

Black Opal products.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
April 13, 2009... BLACK OPAL PRODUCTS: BioCosmetic Research Labs has announced plans to launch in June/July its Black Opal brand of concealers, which are designed to hideblemishes and repair skin, as well as its Mosaic bronzing powders, The concealer items...

Three Cetaphil items given Eczema Association Seal.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... FORT WORTH -- Three Cetaphil brand skin care products from Galderma Laboratories have been awarded the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance. The products are Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Moisturizing Cream and DailyAdvance Ultra...

Economy changes the game.(FOOD & BEVERAGE)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- In the midst of a deepening economic crisis, more and more Americans are concentrating on basics and giving up or cutting back on such indulgences as eating out. The result has been good news for most...

Ratings facilitate Smart Choices.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- In response to growing consumer concern with health and wellness and the spiralling occurrence of obesity, a number of food retailers and manufacturers have debuted nutritional rating systems intended to help shoppers make healthier...

Frito-Lay reaches out to women.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... PLANO, Texas -- Frito-Lay Inc. has launched a major initiative to attract women consumers with a portfolio of new products and a targeted multimedia marketing campaign under the theme "Only in a Woman's World." The initiative is based on...

Prevention is key to food safety.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... WASHINGTON -- Last month David Mackay, president and chief executive officer of Kellogg Co., urged Congress to enact stronger food safety regulations during an appearance at a House hearing on the salmonella outbreak earlier this year. ...

From tea to energy drinks, new products stir interest.(FOOD & BEVERAGE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- The beverage business is bustling these days, as suppliers are introducing a host of new items in different categories. The latest action has been in the bottled tea section, where Coca-Cola Co. has introduced Nestea Red Tea,...

What intros need to succeed.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... LAS VEGAS -- The economic downturn is compelling consumers to eat out less as a way to save money. As a result, more households are rediscovering home-cooked meals, to the benefit of food retailers. But such factors as convenience and...

Flavor still top priority for snack consumers.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Health and wellness may be an increasingly important concern for more and more consumers, but when it comes to snacks, flavor still trumps all, it would seem. To be sure, there is no shortage of healthful snacks hitting store...

Beer, wine are recession-proof.(FOOD & BEVERAGE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Although a weakening economy has had many if not most American consumers looking for ways to save grocery dollars, mass market retailers' beer and wine departments are weathering the downturn well. The wine and beer business has...

Suppliers tout cereal's positive health impact.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- As they age, increasing numbers of baby boomers are awakening to the nutritional and economic value of breakfast cereal. In turn, many suppliers are focusing on the health benefits of their products. ...

Green trend spurs changes in bottled water.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- A tough economy and a consumer backlash against the environmental impact of plastic bottles have put the brakes on growth in the bottled water category. In response, suppliers are introducing a variety of green alternatives. ...

Candy viewed as affordable luxury.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- While economic woes are compelling many Americans to cut back on some forms of self-indulgence, candy is doing quite nicely as an affordable luxury. Suppliers, consequently, are keeping the category lively with a range of innovative...

Pet owners still willing to spend.(PET CARE)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Even in the face of hard economic times, people are apparently still spending money on their pets. Sales of pet supplies in supermarkets, drug stores and discount stores (excluding outlets operated by...

Dog, cat food buyers trade up.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Dog and cat food are large and growing categories for mass retail stores. Together they generated sales of about $1.45 billion for the 12-week period ended February 22, 2009, according to Information...

Innovation in cat litter driven by diverse concerns.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Environmental concerns and the ongoing quest for greater convenience are among the factors driving new product development in the cat litter business. Price is also a factor in the category, which generated sales of $200.4...

Pets have place in a growing number of households.(PET CARE)
April 13, 2009... GREENWICH, Conn. -- Pet ownership is on the rise in the United States, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). The association's 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey found that 63% of U.S. households own a pet. That is up...

Natural trend has an impact.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Natural pet products are gaining a higher profile as consumers embrace items they see as better for their pets or the environment. "We are seeing more and more interest in the use of all-natural ingredients," comments Bambi...

Accessories round out retail offerings.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- Pet accessories represent a varied and growing business for mass retailers. Wahl Clipper Corp., which makes a whole range of hair cutters and beard trimmers for people, also has an animal division. It makes trimmers and...

Small animals' popularity on rise.(SUPPLY SIDE)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- About 6 million households own such small animals as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and gerbils, according to the latest American Pet Products Association (APPA) 20072008 National Pet Owners Survey. And their numbers are growing....

Focus on Front End.(SPOTLIGHT)
April 13, 2009... NEW YORK -- About one in six shoppers buys an extra item at the checkstand, according to new research, which suggests that retailers can maximize the performance of this valuable space by having the right kinds of merchandise on hand. Helping...

Exclusive line grows at Kmart.(MERCHANDISING)
April 13, 2009... HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Kmart has expanded its Jaclyn Smith Home Collection into the lawn and garden department. Kmart, a division of Sears Holdings Corp., introduced its Jaclyn Smith Home Collection in August 2008, building on what had...

Wal-Mart revamps great value.(MERCHANDISING)
April 13, 2009... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has rejuvenated its largest store brand line, changing products and packaging and adding new items. Wal-Mart says it has tested 5,250 of its Great Value products against their national brand...

Rx Suncare launched by Rite Aid.(MERCHANDISING)
April 13, 2009... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. has launched an exclusive line called Rx Suncare that is meant to offer the sun protection capabilities of premium brands but at lower prices. Seven of the products in the new line carry the Skin Cancer...

Shopko.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
April 13, 2009... SHOPKO: A weekly circular for Watertown, S.D., good from March 15 through March 21, featured Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.'s Huggies Big Pack, selling for $19.99; Clorox Co.'s Clorox lemon wipes, 35-count, and S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.'s Windex...

Walgreens.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
April 13, 2009... WALGREENS: The drug store operator featured a weekly circular for Chicago, good from March 15 to March 21, highlighting Coca-Cola Co's Coca-Cola 12-pack products, selling three for $10; Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s 2.3- to 3.25-ounce Lady Speed...

Kroger.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
April 13, 2009... KROGER: An online flyer for the supermarket operator listed several offers for Dallas that were good through March 24. These included select varieties of Monster Beverage Co.'s Monster Energy Drinks, 16-ounce cans, selling for 99 cents each;...

Meijer.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)
April 13, 2009... MEIJER: An online flyer for Florence, Ky., good through March 28, featured Frito-Lay North America Inc.'s Frito-Lay potato chips, Doritos or Tostitos, selling two for $6; store brand cherry cough drops, 28-to 40-count, selling for 79 cents; and...

Loblaws takes Joe Fresh franchise into cosmetics.(MERCHANDISING)
April 13, 2009... TORONTO -- Loblaw Cos. is building on the success of its Joe Fresh Style apparel and accessory brand by introducing a cosmetics line called Joe Fresh Beauty. The collection, introduced in March at 250 Loblaws stores in Canada, has 200 SKUs...

Magazines pack a punch.(Q&A)
April 13, 2009... What role do magazines play today in mass market retail outlets ? Are they a valuable part of the checkstand assortment? Magazines play a multifaceted role at retail, and they are a particularly strong driver of front-end profits. In fact,...