Mass Market Retailers articles from July 2003

Mass Market Retailers archives from July 2003

Sears card unit sale. (Industry News).(sell its credit card business to Citigroup)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... SEARS CARD UNIT SALE: Sears, Roebuck and Co. has agreed to sell its credit card business to Citigroup for $3 billion in cash. Sears will actually realize $6 billion, including $3 billion that it had in the portfolio as a reserve against...

Wal-Mart Sues Kmart. (Industry News).(to prevent the Michigan-based discounter from using a patented shopping bag carousel)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... WAL-MART SUES KMART: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sued Kmart Corp. to prevent the Michigan-based discounter from using a patented shopping bag carousel. The device makes it possible for cashiers to spin loaded shopping bags around to shoppers at...

Spartan closes deal. (Industry News).(sold 17 Food Town supermarkets in southeast Michigan)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... SPARTAN CLOSES DEAL: Spartan Stores Inc. has completed the sale of 17 Food Town supermarkets in the Toledo, Ohio/southeast Michigan market. Thirteen of the units were purchased by Kroger Co. Net proceeds will amount to about $30 million, which...

Eagle food offering. (Industry News).(put its 59 supermarkets in Illinois and Iowa up for sale)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... EAGLE FOOD OFFERING: Eagle Food Centers Inc. has put its 59 supermarkets in Illinois and Iowa up for sale through competitive bidding procedures under Section 363 of bankruptcy law. The company, which filed under Chapter 11 in April, is...

Retail sales start to look better.
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- After experiencing a first half of sluggish sales, retailers may see a nice rebound in the months ahead. The signs of improvement were evident in June, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The group points out that...

Safeway.com expands into metropolitan Seattle.(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. is set to begin on-line grocery-shopping service in metropolitan Seattle at the end of the month. Shoppers will be able to order any item from five local stores, 24 hours a day at Safeway.com for a $6.95...

Dillon's up at Kroger. (Spotlight).(David Dillon)(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Kroger Co. has elected David Dillon chief executive officer, taking over the position from Joseph Pichler, who remains chairman of the board. The transition comes at a time of exceptional challenges for the nation's largest...

ShopKo sets prototype for drug stores.(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- In an effort to revive stagnant sales growth, ShopKo Stores Inc. is developing a freestanding drug store prototype. The format will feature a pharmacy and an optical center, and will offer an assortment of health and...

They're all Wal-Mart 'partners'.(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest private employer, tends to turn its annual meetings into celebrations of the power of its people. Last month's event was no exception. Countless times during the meeting...

Longs alters store managers' role.(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- In order to lower its operating costs, Longs Drug Stores has offered a separation program to its store managers. The deadline for volunteering to participate in the program was July 21. "We are making a number of...

Auction of Fleming assets begins.(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... DALLAS -- Sales procedures approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in mid-July have enabled companies other than C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. to submit bids for Fleming Co.'s wholesale grocery business. Bids had to be submitted by July 28, with...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 28, 2003... An article on the growing importance of fragrances in many product categories that appeared in the June 16 issue of MMR misstated the title of Ray Piergiorgi of Quality King Distributors. His correct title is director of operations for the...

Scoreboard. (Money News).(Retail trade)
July 28, 2003... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % RETAILERS Ended Sales Change Albertsons (1) 05/01 8.94 bil + 0.2 Costco 05/11 9.54 bil +10.8 Dollar General (2) ...

Biggest gainers. (Money).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change % Stock 07/11/03 vs. 06/20/03 Change A&P 11.01 +2.31 +26.6 Circuit City 9.04 +1.54 +20.5 Nash Finch 16.93 ...

Biggest losers. (Money).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change % Stock 07/11/03 vs. 06/20/03 Change Toys 'R' Us 11.98 -1.08 -8.3 Value City 2.25 -0.20 -8.2 Wild Oats 10.63 ...

Most active. (Money).(stocks)
July 28, 2003... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 07/11/03 Shares 06/20/03 Smart & Final 360 1.2 +160.4 BJ's ...

Albertsons falters. (Spotlight).
July 28, 2003... BOISE, Idaho -- Unable to reignite sales growth while costs escalated, Albertsons Inc. fell short of analysts' profit predictions for the first quarter. Although management, at its annual shareholders' meeting last month, unveiled a number of...

Dollar General flexes muscle. (Money).
July 28, 2003... GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- Dollar General Corp. parlayed operational improvements and aggressive expansion into double-digit increases in both sales and profits in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. The extreme-value discount retailer recorded...

Costco net rises 18% in quarter. (Money).
July 28, 2003... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Aided by healthy same-club sales and expanded gross margin, Costco Wholesale Corp. rang up a double-digit earnings gain for fiscal 2003's third quarter. Net income for the 12 weeks ended May 11 climbed 18% to $153.8...

Mass retail stocks up in June. (Money).(Mass market retailing)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- Mass market retailing shares gained across-the-board in June, as the expected rebound in economic activity in the second half of 2003 began to show signs of materializing. From May 23 to June 30, 2003 MMR's discount chain index...

Shopper issues are retail opportunities. (Opinion).
July 28, 2003... As mass market retailers struggle to break the grip of homogenization that delimits the industry, improved and expanded service is increasingly seen as a means of enabling a given chain to stand out from the crowd. A good example is...

Price, quality, theater, serendipity. (Opinion).(Costco Wholesale Corp.)
July 28, 2003... Last December Costco opened its first Home warehouse, just northeast of Seattle and 20 minutes from the retailer's headquarters. Six months after the opening the chain's senior executives are reportedly ready to expand the concept. Though...

Marketing to women still mystery to many.(Just Ask a Woman: Cracking the Code of What Women Want and How They Buy)(Marketing to Women: How to Understand, Reach and Increase Your Share of the World's Largest Market Segment)(Book Review)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- Women make or influence the purchase of the vast majority of all consumer packaged goods, but American companies have little understanding of these powerful decision makers. That is the contention of two new books--written by...

CNS introduces breathe right vapor shot! (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... CNS INTRODUCES BREATHE RIGHT VAPOR SHOT!: CNS Inc. has introduced the Breathe Right Vapor Shot! personal vaporizer. The drug-free system delivers a shot of mentholated vapors to provide relief from colds, allergies and sinusitis. Each package...

Revlon enchanted color collection. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... REVLON ENCHANTED COLOR COLLECTION: Revlon Inc. has announced plans to introduce in October its Enchanted color line of products and shades for face, lips, eyes, nails and hair. The items include Skinlights diffusing tint foundation SPF 15 and...

'The Lion King' and 'Atlantis: Milo's Return'. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... 'THE LION KING' AND 'ATLANTIS: MILO'S RETURN': Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced plans to release on October 7 a special edition of the animated film The Lion King on DVD for $29.99 and VHS for $24.99. Currently Atlantis: Milo's...

Colorific markers--retractable and metallic. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... COLORIFIC MARKERS--RETRACTABLE AND METALLIC: Sanford Corp., a division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., has introduced Colorific retractable markers that do not need caps and Colorific metallic markers with shimmer available in both double-ended and...

Pureline Oralcare Gumeze baby teething gel. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... PURELINE ORALCARE GUMEZE BABY TEETHING GEL: Pureline Oralcare has expanded its oral care line with the introduction of Gumeze baby teething gel, an all-natural benzocaine-free product formulated to soothe sore gums and relieve irritability...

Apothary 'High Tea' seasonal skin care line. (Merchandising News).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... APOTHARY 'HIGH TEA' SEASONAL SKIN CARE LINE: Yardley of London has introduced High Tea, a seasonal line of body wash, scrub and lotion as part of its Apothary collection. Formulated with such ingredients as chamomile and tea extracts, the line...

Most productive users of trade funds. (Merchandising).(retailer rankings)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Most Productive Users of Trade Funds Percent of Manufacturers Ranking Retailers in the Top Three Wal-Mart 26.8% Publix 11.2% H.E.B. 10% Kroger 7.7% Target 6.5% Meijer 5.4% Safeway ...

Winn-Dixie label to be main PL line. (Merchandising).(private label)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has made the Winn-Dixie name its primary store brand for nearly 3,000 items sold throughout the supermarket chain's 1,070 stores. The new Winn-Dixie private label replaces over 60 former store...

Albertsons grows new footprint. (Merchandising).(southern California Hispanic market)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... BOISE, Idaho -- Albertsons Inc. is expanding its efforts to get business from the large Hispanic market in southern California. In June the retailer opened its first Hispanic-format Super Saver store in the San Diego area. The...

A need to stand out. (Spotlight).(channel blurring)
July 28, 2003... SAN DIEGO -- Channel blurring means mass retailers of all stripes, ranging from supermarkets and drug stores to discounters and warehouseclubs, are competing for the same customers and selling the same kinds of products. It is against this...

CVS withdraws ephedra-based items. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. will stop selling all ephedra-based diet products in its 4,100 stores as of August 1. On that date, according to the chain, inventory of all remaining epbedra-based items will be removed from all CVS stores, and...

Giant ups digital-processing service. (Merchandising).( Giant Food, Eastman Kodak)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... LANDOVER, Md. -- Giant Food LLC and Eastman Kodak Co. teamed up last month to offer overnight digital printing of photographs through all but a handful of the retailer's Giant and Super G stores. The service, which Giant says will provide...

P&G set for Prilosec switch. (Merchandising).(Procter and Gamble to market over-the-counter medication)
July 28, 2003... CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) will undertake one its largest and most aggressive advertising campaigns to back the over-the-counter launch of heartburn medication Prilosec. The support, says Jeff Barker, director of P&G's health...

Hanna's candles joins fight against cancer. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Hanna's Candle Co. is developing a line of products to raise money for the City of Hope. The line will include candles, oil lamps and potpourri. The donated funds will be used to aid the City of Hope's cancer research...

Reckitt Benckiser has new projects set to go. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... WAYNE, N.J. -- Reckitt Benckiser Inc. has recently launched a number of major brand initiatives. The household products manufacturer is kicking off a $22 million marketing campaign built around the cartoon characters from the "The Jetsons"...

ShopKo moves to develop PL lines. (Merchandising).(private label)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- ShopKo Stores Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Daymon Associates to develop private label offerings in health and beauty aids, consumables and household commodities. "Differentiation in the marketplace is...

New Costco concept. (Merchandising).(home decor and furniture format Costco Home)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Costco Home takes the warehouse club operator's successful formula and extends it into the furniture and home design arenas. The format, which made its debut about six months ago and is reportedly set for a rollout, features a design center as...

Home improvement a never-ending job. (Hardware).
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- Because it encompasses so many diverse items, the hardware category has the ability to generate sales throughout the year. But, while the need for such products as light bulbs and locks may draw some consumers, many others are...

Two major hardware shows planned for spring '04. (Merchandising).(National Hardware Show)(American Hardware Manufacturers Association Hardware Show)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... CHICAGO -- In 2004 there will be two major hardware industry conferences within one month of each other. The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) will put on its own show here, the 2004 AHMA Hardware Show, and it will run from...

Discounters have niche in hardware. (Merchandising).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- While discount stores may not match the hardware selections offered by Home Depot Inc., Lowe's Cos. or other home-improvement specialty retailers, they do provide consumers with an important advantage over the category killers. ...

New segments, upgraded lines in news. (Merchandising).(battery industry)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- In a major effort to boost sales of batteries and flashlights, manufacturers are targeting specific new market segments while also upgrading established product lines. In the battery category suppliers are aggressively pursuing...

What makes star power on TV? (TV Brands).("as seen on television" marketing)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- The "as seen on TV" category continues to rank as a highly effective marketing vehicle because of its ability to spark immediate interest in new products from an audience of consumers estimated at more than 130 million. Sales...

Beauty, fitness become pacesetters. (Merchandising).("as seen on TV" products)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- The desire of a huge number of Americans to look young, healthy, fit and attractive has translated into sales success for many "as seen on TV" products. According to Jordan Whitney Inc., 15 of the top 25 infomercials and six of...

DRTV turns many viewers into shoppers. (Merchandising).(direct response television marketing)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- An Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) report on direct-response television (DRTV) viewership contains some good news for retailers. Many viewers of DRTV spots (30 seconds to 60 seconds), infomercials (around 30 minutes) and...

What retailers demand, manufacturers supply. (Merchandising).(direct response television marketing)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- Retailers have been a major factor in elevating the quality as well as the usefullness of the current crop of "as seen on TV" products, according to Andy Khubani, president and chief executive officer of Idea-Village Products Corp....

Energizer gives rechargeable batteries more appeal. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Energizer has turned the rechargeable battery into a viable alternative for many consumers. At NACDS Marketplace the company showed off an upgraded charger due to debut in August. Energizer's one-hour charger is being replaced by a model...

Fire Fly toothbrush is fun, encourages better oral care. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Dr. Fresh Inc. is seeking to help children lighten up when it comes to developing good oral care habits. The company recently introduced the Fire Fly toothbrush, which is designed to make brushing their teeth a little more fun for children....

An ephedra-free way to help lose weight. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Hydroxycut)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Since ephedra-free Hydroxycut has hit store shelves it has become a recognized top seller. Hydroxycut is a one-of-a-kind ephedra-free fat-loss supplement designed to support weight loss, increase energy and reduce appetite. MuscleTech...

Pharmavite finds exciting new niches. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Pharmavite LLC, which makes the Nature Made brand of vitamins and dietary supplements, continues to focus on specific health care solutions with two product introductions. Nature Made Eye Defense responds to the large number of American...

Apothecary, Flents get together, make debut at show. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Apothecary Products Inc., Flents Products Co.)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... In addition to displaying products new and not so new, the NACDS Marketplace Conference unveiled a new combination in the health accessories category. Shortly before Marketplace Apothecary Products Inc. (API) completed its acquisition of...

Idea village creates new category with Finishing Touch. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(hair remover)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Hot items are the lifeblood of the "as seen on TV" business, and right now IdeaVillage Products Corp. has a hit with the Finishing Touch hair remover. The cordless, battery-powered device is about the size of a mascara wand or a pen,...

Culture hair care line targets needs of ethnic children. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Kids Care Corp. is taking aim at an underserved and growing population with its Culture hair care line. Like the company's core Jungle Care line, Culture is aimed at "tweens." But Culture was developed for African-American and Hispanic...

Li'l goat's milk toiletries pamper youngest consumers. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Canus Vermont LLC)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... Canus Vermont LLC has extended its popular goat's milk beauty care brand with a line of products for children. The line, called Li'l Goat's Milk, includes soap, lotion, a combination tearless shampoo and body wash, lotion-based baby wipes...

Sally Hansen healing beauty gives brand another dimension. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... This spring saw Del Laboratories Inc. expand its presence in the facial and eye cosmetics segment with its Sally Hansen brand. The new line, Sally Hansen Healing Beauty, encompasses 37 items in 106 shades. The debut reinforces the Sally...

Markwins builds established lines, expands portfolio. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Markwins International Corp.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... One of the biggest stories at Markwins International Corp. involves the company's recent acquisition of AM Cosmetics and its brands, which include Wet 'n' Wild and Black Radiance. Vice president of sales Mac Richie notes that the Jonel...

The Hulk comes to oral hygiene. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Zooth Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Zooth Inc. expects to have another monster hit with a toothbrush and toothpaste tied to the summer movie The Hulk. Zooth's mission is to make it fun for children to develop good oral care habits. To that end the company's toothbrushes are...

Jewelry gift sets win buyers' kudos. (New & Noteworthy At Marketplace).(Illusions Jewelry Co.)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... Illusions International won kudos for its holiday gift sets at the recent Marketplace conference. According to company president Robert Pal, retail buyers said they were impressed by the products' great value (all items sell for less than...

Noritsu appoints vp. (People News).(named Peter Mador )(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... NORITSU APPOINTS VP: Noritsu America Corp. has named Peter Mador vice president of professional and new markets development. He brings 20 years of experience in the photographic industry to his new post. Before joining Noritsu America he held...

Changes at L'Oreal. (People News).(Luc Nadeau become president of L'Oreal Canada)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... CHANGES AT L'OREAL: L'Oreal USA has designated Luc Nadeau to begin a dual mandate as president of the luxury products division and executive vice president of corporate communications/ external relations for L'Oreal Canada, effective September...

Unilever bestfoods. (People News).(named Michael Polk senior vice president)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... UNILEVER BESTFOODS: Unilever has named Michael Polk senior vice president of marketing and chief operating officer of Unilever Bestfoods North America. He joins Unilever after 16 years with Kraft Foods, where he served most recently as group...

Two moves at Revlon. (People News).(Stephanie Peponis and Cad Kooyoomjian)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... TWO MOVES AT REVLON: Revlon Inc. has appointed Stephanie Peponis to the newly created post of executive vice president, chief planning and business development officer. Separately, the company named Cad Kooyoomjian executive vice president,...

Retail Forward vp. (People News).(Crawford Jim)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... RETAIL FORWARD VP: Retail Forward Inc. has named Jim Crawford vice president. His responsibilities include managing the company's syndicated E-Retail Intelligence System and consulting on the use of emerging technologies in the retail industry....

Clear Thinking Group. (People News).(Scott Moon )(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... CLEAR THINKING GROUP: Clear Thinking Group Inc. has named Scott Moon manager. Most recently he served as president and chief executive officer of Forecast Engineering LLC.

CVS tabs three merchandisers. (People).(Michael Bloom)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. has promoted Michael Bloom to the post of senior vice president of merchandising. He reports to executive vice president of merchandising and marketing Chris Bodine. Bloom, who had been vice president and...

L'Oreal ups its commitment. (Spotlight).(L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research)(Interview)
July 28, 2003... CHICAGO -- Last month the L'Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research opened in a renovated historic building on Chicago's South Side. The grand opening, which was attended by Chicago mayor Richard Daley, was the culmination of a...

Delhaize unit taps president. (People).(Shelley Broader)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... TAMPA, Fla. -- Delhaize Group has appointed Shelley Broader president and chief operating officer of its Kash n' Karry subsidiary based here. She replaces Michael Byars, who had been chief operating officer since 1997 and is considering other...

Duane Reade names Sr. VP. (People).(Timothy LeBeau)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- Timothy LeBeau has been named senior vice president of merchandising by Duane Reade Inc. He also will serve on the executive committee. LeBeau is responsible for managing purchasing, merchandising and inventory control. He...

Winn-Dixie appoints four execs. (People).(Richard Judd, Joanne Gage, Cheryl Hays and Lisa Wassenaar )(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has recently made a number of executive appointments. Richard Judd has been promoted to senior vice president of supply chain and merchandising. He joined the company in 2001 as vice president...

Meetings shows. (Topics).
July 28, 2003... JULY 2003 31--Aug. 1--NATIONAL RETAIL. FEDERATION: Shop.org--Best Practices in Online Merchandising workshop, Sonoma, Calif. AUGUST 2003 2-5--URBAN EXPOSITIONS: Orlando Gift Show & Jewelry & Accessories Expo, Orange County...

Dollar stores on move. (Spotlight).
July 28, 2003... HOUSTON -- The dollar store business here has a new player: 99 Cents Only Stores. The Commerce, Calif.-based retailer opened its first four stores in Houston last month and plans to have 15 open there by the end of the year. Within about...

Ahold to restate financial results. (Topics).(Ahold NV)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... ZAANDAM, the Netherlands -- Ahold NV, which has been plagued by an accounting scandal, has completed an internal forensic accounting investigation and found a total of 970 million euros (about $1.1 billion) in irregularities that will force it...

New owners promise stronger IRI. (Topics).(Information Resources Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... CHICAGO -- Information Resources Inc. (IRI), a leading provider of data to the consumer packaged goods industry, has been targeted to be acquired by a newly formed company owned by Symphony Technology II-A LP and Tennenbaum Capital Partners...

GMDC fosters collaboration among business partners. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... MMR Special Report--The General Merchandise Distributors Council (GMDC) was established 33 years ago with the mission of serving the needs of the general merchandise and health and beauty care segments of the supermarket industry. From its very...

An ongoing commitment to innovation, responsiveness. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council)(Company Profile)
July 28, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- When it debuted in 1970 the General Merchandise Distributors Council was a start-up trade organization. It faced the daunting task of taking on much larger, long-established and very well funded organizations. ...

'Challenging the status quo'. (Topics).(Bill Mansfield)(Interview)
July 28, 2003... INDIANAPOLIS -- This is the second consecutive year that Bill Mansfield has served as chairman of the board of the General Merchandise Distributors Council. His is a key role in an organization that derives much of its value and strength from...

Benefits attract new members. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council )
July 28, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- While all trade organizations exist to serve their members, the General Merchandise Distributors Council makes a point of getting its members involved and listening to their input. As a result, GMDC has succeeded in...

Making meetings more productive: GMDC gives attendees the tools to 'research their trading partners'. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council)
July 28, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The General Merchandise Distributors Council's core competency is its meetings, says vice president of information technology and chief technology officer Michael Winterbottom. And the primary focus of the...

Staff 'passionate' about work. (Topics).(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The staff of the General Merchandise Distributors Council wins high marks from the group's members. "In our most recent survey we asked respondents to rate 14 attributes of our marketing conferences and we're proud to...

Educational studies are focused, timely, useful. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- One of the most distinctive features of the General Merchandise Distributors Council is its Educational Foundation. And that was precisely the intent when it was created in 1993. The foundation, which has published several...

Pinpointing best practices in O-T-C arena. (Topics).(over the counter)(Brief Article)
July 28, 2003... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The GMDC Educational Foundation has published many valuable merchandising studies over the last several years that cover a variety of topics. Of them all, the series of reports issued under the Whole Health umbrella...

'GMDC creates partnerships between equals'. (Topics).(General Merchandise Distributors Council)(Panel Discussion)
July 28, 2003... NEW YORK -- When executives of the General Merchandise Distributors Council talk about what sets their organization apart from other trade associations, the emphasis is usually on productivity and relevance. When the question is posed to...