Mass Market Retailers articles from July 2005

Mass Market Retailers archives from July 2005

Prototype debuts.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Giant Eagle Inc opens new supermarket in Seven Fields, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... PROTOTYPE DEBUTS: Giant Eagle Inc. has premiered a new format supermarket in Seven Fields, Pa. The 24-hour, 86,000-square-foot unit includes an in-store cafe, a wine and spirits shop, a drive-through pharmacy, a full-service dry cleaner, a...

John Walton dies.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Obituary)
July 18, 2005... JOHN WALTON DIES: John Walton, a son of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. founder Sam Walton, died last month in the crash of a homemade, experimental plane in Wyoming. He was 58. A member of the Wal-Mart board, Walton founded the Children's Scholarship...

Subpoenas received.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(by Penn Traffic Co. )(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SUBPOENAS RECEIVED: Penn Traffic Co. has received subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission for documents concerning its promotional and allowance practices and policies. The supermarketer, which is cooperating with the government's...

Ex-Publix president.(Charles Jenkins Sr.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
July 18, 2005... EX-PUBLIX PRESIDENT: Charles Jenkins Sr., former president of Publix Super Markets Inc., died in June in Lakeland, Fla. He was 90. Jenkins was the brother of Publix founder George Jenkins Jr. His son, Charles Jenkins Jr., is Publix' president...

Hispanic food store.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Pro & Sons opens Phoenix Ranch Market )(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... HISPANIC FOOD STORE: Pro & Sons Ranch Market has unveiled another supermarket in Phoenix catering to Hispanics. The Phoenix Ranch Market, the company's fourth unit in the city, occupies the site of a former Kmart store.

Winn-Dixie regroups.(SPOTLIGHT)(filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection)
July 18, 2005... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A bankruptcy court in Florida is set to rule later this month on Winn-Dixie Inc.'s proposed sale of 79 supermarkets to Supervalu Inc. and other operators. The store sales, which would bring in about $38.7 million,...

S&P lowers the boom on three supers.(NEWS)(Kroger Co., Safeway Inc. and Albertsons Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- Standard & Poor's (S&P) has lowered its debt rating on Kroger Co., Safeway Inc. and Albertsons Inc., citing heightened competition from alternative formats, particularly Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Supercenters. While lowering the...

'Asda simply not satisfied'.(Asda Group PLC is downsizing)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... LONDON -- Asda Group PLC, the British retail chain owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has announced that it is cutting up to 1,200 store jobs and 200 management posts as part of its effort to challenge market leader Tesco PLC. Asda said in May...

Rite Aid set to build up health care.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. has joined the growing list of drug chains that have expanded the services they provide consumers by adding health care clinics to some stores. Earlier this month the company signed an agreement with Take...

Pathmark-Yucaipa link O.K.'d.(NEWS)(finance for the grocery stores)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... CARTERET, N.J. -- Pathmark Stores Inc.'s stockholders have approved the $150 million investment in the company by Yucaipa Cos., a private equity firm. Of the 21.9 million shares that were voted, more than 83% were in favor of the deal. The...

Sears dealers' suit alleges foul play.(NEWS)(The Dealer Store Owners Association)(Sears, Roebuck and Co.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- A group of Sears dealer store owners have sued Sears, Roebuck and Co. (now part of Sears Holdings Corp.), claiming that the company's acquisition by Kmart Corp. created unfair competition for their outlets. Sears has about 800...

C&S takes over A&P distribution.(Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Inc.)(C and S Grocery Store)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... MONTVALE, N.J. -- Reflecting its cost-cutting objective, A&P is transferring the company's United States distribution operations, some warehouses and related assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers. "This action is a key step in our ongoing effort...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Illustration)
July 18, 2005... SCOREBOARD Quarter Dollar % Net RETAILERS Ended Sales Change Income (Loss) Albertsons (1) 05/05 9.99 bil +16.0 107.0 mil Costco (2) 05/05 12.0 bil...

Moody's raises outlook on target.(Moody's Investors Service)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... MOODY'S RAISES OUTLOOK ON TARGET: Moody's Investors Service has raised its outlook on Target Corp.'s debt ratings to "positive" from "stable," citing the retailer's solid operating cash flow. The move could signal an upgrade in Target's debt...

Whole Foods declares quarterly payout.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... WHOLE FOODS DECLARES QUARTERLY PAYOUT: Natural and organic food retailer Whole Foods Market Inc.'s board of directors has declared a seventh quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share, payable on July 25 to shareholders of record at the close of...

ShopKo issues tender offer for senior notes.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SHOPKO ISSUES TENDER OFFER FOR SENIOR NOTES: ShopKo Stores Inc. has commenced an offer to purchase any or all of its outstanding $100 million in 9 1/4% senior notes due in 2022. The offer has been made in connection with the previously...

Supervalu boosting annual dividend.(MONEY NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SUPERVALU BOOSTING ANNUAL DIVIDEND: The board of directors at Supervalu Inc. has approved a 6.6% increase in the company's annual dividend to 65 cents per share from last year's level of 61 cents per share, citing the company's strong...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(market stock prices of retail stores)(Illustration)
July 18, 2005... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change vs. Stock 6/24/05 6/10/05 % Change Retail Ventures 13.17 +2.70 +25.8 Kroger 19.67 +3.03 +18.2 Best Buy...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(market stock prices of retail stores)(Illustration)
July 18, 2005... BIGGEST LOSERS Dillard's 23.49 -1.86 -7.3 Rite Aid 4.10 -0.24 -5.5 Dollar Tree 23.50 -1.20 -4.9 990 cents Only 12.43 -0.57 -4.4...

Most active.(MONEY)(market stock prices of retail stores)(Illustration)
July 18, 2005... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 06/24/05 Shares 06/24/05 Rite Aid 64,245 24.9 +119.5...

Costco stays on track.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 18, 2005... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Net income for Costco Wholesale Corp. exceeded analysts' expectations during the third quarter of fiscal 2005, although revenues fell short of Wall Street's expectations. With gasoline prices remaining volatile, however, the...

Profits up 91% at Albertsons in first quarter.(MONEY)
July 18, 2005... BOISE, Idaho -- Fueled by a pair of acquisitions last year and the ongoing recovery in its southern California stores, Albertsons Inc. saw earnings from continuing operations vault 91.1% for the 13 weeks ended May 5. With results for fiscal...

Fred's falls short of goals.(MONEY)
July 18, 2005... MEMPHIS -- With sales growth lagging and cost-cutting measures failing to produce expected results on schedule, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 fell nearly 7% at Fred's Inc. The company missed both Wall Street's top-line and...

Mass retail stocks rally in June.(MONEY)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- Mass market retailing stocks gained broadly in June as investors took renewed interest in the group's prospects. In the latest month MMR's discount chain index rose by 2.1% to close at 3,108.8, while MMR's supermarket index...

Sobeys ends fiscal year on high note.(MONEY)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... STELLARTON, Nova Scotia -- Sobeys Inc. reported net earnings of $48.1 million (Canadian) for its fourth quarter ended May 7, 2005. That represents an increase of 27.6% over the prior-year period. Sales advanced 17.5% to $3.29 billion in the...

Evolution, not dissolution, has hit U.S. food retailers.(OPINION)
July 18, 2005... Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade the credit ratings of Albertsons Inc., Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. has set off another round of lamentation over the putative decline of the supermarket industry. While it is certainly not good news...

When success needs to defend itself.(OPINION)
July 18, 2005... Contrast these two annual shareholders meetings, held days apart early last month. On June 3, Wal-Mart convened its annual gathering at the Bud Walton field house on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, against the backdrop...

Drug sales in China.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... DRUG SALES IN CHINA: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Carrefour SA are planning to operate pharmacies in their stores in China. The Beijing News reports that both companies are working with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to secure licenses that would...

Japan super closings.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... JAPAN SUPER CLOSINGS: Japan's major supermarket chains plan to close a record 92 units in their fiscal year, which ends in March 2006. That number will exceed the planned 83 store openings. The closings are partly due to the age of the stores,...

Asda's Irish move.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... ASDA'S IRISH MOVE: Asda Group PLC has expanded into Northern Ireland as a result of acquiring 12 former Safeway stores from William Morrison Supermarkets PLC for 73.6 million [pounds sterling] ($134 million). The retailer plans to spend 30...

Carrefour in Brazil.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Sonae)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... CARREFOUR IN BRAZIL: Carrefour SA, the second-largest retailer in Brazil, has acquired 10 hypermarkets in the Sao Paulo area from Sonae, a local retail chain, for 90 million euros ($108.6 million). The stores' net sales last year were 128...

Sears Canada plan.(GLOBAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SEARS CANADA PLAN: Sears Canada Inc. is considering strategic alternatives for its Credit and Financial Services business, including selling it, to generate additional shareholder value and to increase its focus on merchandising activities. The...

Wal-Mart has plans for Asda.(GLOBAL)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... LONDON -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Asda unit will invest 7 million [pound0s sterling] ($12.7 million) in upgrading its 278 health and beauty departments with the addition of more than 1,000 new items. Some of them, including beverages, will be...

Report says Tesco market share in UK now above 30%.(GLOBAL)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... LONDON -- Data released late last month by the research firm TNS shows that British supermarket giant Tesco PLC is continuing to gain market share in the United Kingdom and now controls slightly more than 30% of the country's grocery sales. ...

Hudson's Bay in the hot seat.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 18, 2005... TORONTO -- The management of Hudson's Bay Co. appears to be in a race against time. At the venerable company's 336th annual general meeting, which was held here in late SPOTLIGHT May, George Heller, president and chief executive officer,...

Woolworths bolsters share, expands reach.(GLOBAL)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SYDNEY -- Woolworths Ltd. has strengthened its position as Australia's leading food retailer and also has expanded into New Zealand. These advances resulted from the company's acquisition of 22 Action supermarkets in Australia and 150...

Lowe's to test waters in Canada.(GLOBAL)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Lowe's Cos. plans to open its first stores in Canada in 2007. The company says it may debut from six to 10 units in Toronto that year and that it expects to create about 1,700 jobs. Lowe's long-range plans include the...

Profiles in quality.(PRIVATE LABEL)
July 18, 2005... First Quality Retail Group has extended its expertise in absorbent technologies by entering a new field and by offering new items in established lines. The new area is household paper towels, and the company's offerings are ultrapremium...

Product does double duty as soap and air freshener.(SUPPLY SIDE)(Fresh Products Inc)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... OTTAWA HILLS, Ohio -- Fresh Products Inc. has launched Fresh Scents, an antibacterial hand soap and home fragrance air freshener that are combined in one product. Fresh Scents represents a new category of "two in one" home products that...

Dr. Fresh Firefly toothbrush for children.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... DR. FRESH FIREFLY TOOTHBRUSH FOR CHILDREN: Dr. Fresh Inc. has introduced the Firefly toothbrush for children, a device that lights up and flashes for one minute, thus inspiring upper--and lower-teeth brushing for the allotted time. Selling for...

Goody's Rustic Sky hair accessory line.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... GOODY'S RUSTIC SKY HAIR ACCESSORY LINE: Goody Products Inc., a division of Newell Rubbermaid, has announced plans to introduce in August its Rustic Sky collection of hair accessories for fall 2005. The line will include such casual and dressy...

Nature's Gate Organics Advanced Skin Care.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... NATURE'S GATE ORGANICS ADVANCED SKIN CARE: Levlad Inc. has introduced Nature's Gate Organics Advanced Skin Care line, consisting of five products: Have a Vine Day, Chardonnay hydrator for daytime; Oh What a Night, walnut therapy for overnight...

Cover Girl Advanced Radiance Foundation.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... COVER GIRL ADVANCED RADIANCE FOUNDATION: Procter & Gamble Co.'s Cover Girl brand has announced plans to introduce in September its Advanced Radiance Compact Foundation to sell for $9.99. The foundation--available in 15 shades, including Ivory,...

Sports C-thru textured grip lighters.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... SPORTS C-THRU TEXTURED GRIP LIGHTERS: Scrip-to-Tokai Corp. has introduced a new line of C-thru textured grip lighters for the sports enthusiast. The sports-themed lighters feature a clear wrap design, combined with a raised texture to create a...

Darice offers clothing line for teddy bears.(SUPPLY SIDE NEWS)
July 18, 2005... DARICE OFFERS CLOTHING LINE FOR TEDDY BEARS: Darice Inc. has expanded its line of clothing for Blue Jean (BJ) Teddy and his sister Blossom, two teddy bears that stand 13 inches tall. The lines--Team Spirit Baseball and Here Comes the...

The absolute essentiality of GM.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- The seasonal general merchandise business is an important segment for all mass market retailers for several reasons. For starters, seasonal GM items deliver highly attractive gross margins. Secondly, and perhaps just as important,...

NACDS names showcase winners.(SUPPLY SIDE)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference here last month 11 items were chosen best in category. The product showcase winners included: * Consumables: Coca-Cola Co.'s Coke Zero. * General...

Three DermaFresh e70 items debut.(SUPPLY SIDE)(AdSouth Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... BOCA RATON, Fla.--AdSouth Inc. has added three products to its DermaFresh line under the e70 label. Two of the new items are skin care products based on unique formulations, while the third is a patent-pending cleansing mitt. "These...

Safeway, Kroger move pseudoephedrine products to Rx.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Supermarket chains Safeway Inc. and Kroger Co. have joined other retailers in moving over-the-counter items containing pseudoephedrine to such secure locations in the store as behind the pharmacy counter. ...

At Publix: Gillette Co.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... AT PUBLIX: Gillette Co.'s Series Power Stripe Deodorant, Soft & Dri and Right Guard Extreme, 2.6 ounces, were offered in a special deal--two for $6--in a circular effective from June 23 to June 29 and distributed in Lakeland, Fla. It also...

At Brooks: a circular distributed in Warwick, R.I., promoted Clorox Co.'s liquid Ultra Bleach, 96 ounces, for 99 cents and the Ready Mop System, starter kit with sheets, for $10.99.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... AT BROOKS: A circular distributed in Warwick, R.I., promoted Clorox Co.'s liquid Ultra Bleach, 96 ounces, for 99 cents and the Ready Mop System, starter kit with sheets, for $10.99. The promotional vehicle, which was effective from June 5 to...

At Target: special deals in a circular distributed in the New York City borough of Brooklyn consisted of two containers of Reckitt Benckiser's 18-ounce Lysol disinfecting spray for $7.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... AT TARGET: Special deals in a circular distributed in the New York City borough of Brooklyn consisted of two containers of Reckitt Benckiser's 18-ounce Lysol disinfecting spray for $7. It also featured Kraft Foods' Nabisco 16-ounce Wheat Thins,...

At Kroger: a 15-roll package of Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s Brawny paper towels was offered at $9.99 in a promotional vehicle that was effective from July 5 to July 10 and that was distributed in Columbus, Ohio.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... AT KROGER: A 15-roll package of Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s Brawny paper towels was offered at $9.99 in a promotional vehicle that was effective from July 5 to July 10 and that was distributed in Columbus, Ohio. It also featured 10 containers of...

At Walgreens: the retailer's entire line of NBTY Inc.'s Sundown vitamins and supplements were promoted in a "buy one, get one free" deal (on items that were of equal or lesser price) in a circular that was distributed in the New York City borough of Manhattan and that was effective from June 26 to July 2.(PROMOTIONS NEWS)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... AT WALGREENS: The retailer's entire line of NBTY Inc.'s Sundown vitamins and supplements were promoted in a "buy one, get one free" deal (on items that were of equal or lesser price) in a circular that was distributed in the New York City...

Supers hurt by channel blurring.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 18, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- Consumers are making fewer annual trips to the grocery store and to the traditional discount store. Trips to drug stores have held steady, while trips to dollar stores and supercenters are on the rise. Those are among the...

Sears Essentials format starts making the scene.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... TROY, Mich. -- In just the past few months Sears Holdings Corp. has converted more than two dozen Kmart stores in 13 states to the new Sears Essentials format. All told, the company plans to remake 100 Kmarts as Sears Essentials stores by...

Target unveils designer line.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Starting in October Target Corp. will offer a line of home furnishings from New York designer Thomas O'Brien. The 500-item collection--to be called Vintage Modern--comprises products that have a balance of modern and classic...

Costco to offer health insurance.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- Costco Wholesale Corp. has launched a pilot program in southern California offering health insurance to selected members. Under the program, the company is offering family and individual coverage to customers with executive...

Dessert Treats a 'sweet alternative' in beauty care.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... The creators of Dessert Beauty--company president Randi Shinder and singing star Jessica Simpson--have launched Dessert Treats, an intriguing fragrance and body collection. The new line features six items in flavors that bring back...

Supplement stays at its peak in Brain Twist's FreshCan.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brain Twist Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... An innovative and unique delivery system is behind the new Defense effervescent supplement being marketed by Brain Twist Inc. Teaming up with the German food ingredients supplier Degussa Foods and the packaging supplier Ball Corp., New...

Hot intros from Sally Hansen.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Del Laboratories Inc's Sally Hansen brand launched a number of innovative products at this year's NACDS Marketplace. Sally Hansen Advanced Hand Care introduced the following four luxurious hand treatments with advanced ingredients that...

WorldTrend makes most of licenses.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(WorldTrend Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... WorldTrend Inc. announced several new items at NACDS Marketplace. The company introduced Hello Kitty, its newest license in hair brushes. "Hello Kitty is one of the most popular evergreen licenses on the market," says Richard Hyken,...

Teens quick to embrace Bonne Bell's [VitaGloss.sub.2]O moisture stick.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Bonne Bell Co. is expanding its successful [VitaGloss.sub.2]O lip products line with the [VitaGloss.sub.2]O Moisture Stick. The product proved to be popular at the NACDS Marketplace, winning a "Hot Pick" award from the Teen People...

Noritsu's new minilab goes one step beyond.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Noritsu America Corp.'s QSS-3102-2 fully digital high-capacity minilab can turn out nearly 1.800 4- by 6-inch prints an hour from either film or digital media. In addition, the unit has improved correction functions, including the...

Blue Goo has some of the answers.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Garcoa Labs' Blue Goo division got the attention of health and beauty care buyers at Marketplace with a line of products designed to solve nagging health and beauty problems. Blue Goo Cracked Heel, for example, features a patent-pending...

Energizer portfolio a standout.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Energizer Holdings Inc. is addressing the needs of high-power devices with its Energizer e2 Lithium AA and AAA batteries. The company notes that its lithium batteries (recently introduced in the AAA size) last seven times longer than...

Relational Solutions brings it all together.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Relational Solutions Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Relational Solutions Inc. is in the business of helping retailers and consumer product companies manage and analyze scanner and other data. According to vice president of sales Janet Dorenkott, the company's applications and services can...

Zooth still works its old magic.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Zooth continues to specialize in children's toothbrushes with colorful, molded handles that are designed to make brushing fun. Now it is doing so as part of the Gillette Kids Oral Care division Gillette Co. The change means extra marketing...

Mag Beauty reaches out farther.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... MAJA cosmetics and Heno de Pravia fragrances have become extremely successful products in the United States. Both lines are marketed by the Mag Beauty, Puig Fragrances & Personal Care Division, N.A., an affiliate arm of a $1.2 billion...

Nordic Naturals adds good taste to fish oil supplements.(New & Noteworthy at Marketplace '05)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... Medical research suggests that the Omega-3 fatty acids in many fish are important for heart health, circulation, memory and even mental well-being. But getting those nutrients by eating fish can be problematic, because farm-raised and...

Teen clout shows no sign of diminishing, everyone takes note.(TEEN MARKETING)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- Their huge buying power and the wide diversity of the items they purchase continue to make teenagers a top target for retailers and suppliers alike. Teens spent an estimated $169 billion in 2004, according to a Teenage Research...

Deodorants are beauty enhancers.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... EDISON, N.J. -- A new study, conducted in February for Numark Laboratories Inc., may make retailers view teenagers as an important market for deodorants and antiperspirants. Almost 14 million young people feel that perspiration is a...

Trendspotters pick the winners: local teens selected 'hot picks' from the myriad products at Marketplace.(MERCHANDISING)
July 18, 2005... NEW ORLEANS -- One of the more intriguing events at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' annual Marketplace Conference is the presentation by Teen People magazine's Trendspotters--a group of local teens who select their "hot picks"...

Acne problems a constant market.(TEEN MARKETING)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- There is good news for retailers as well as suppliers of acne products. The teenage population--the major market for such skin care items --is seen continuing its spectacular growth, and by 2008 there are expected to be some 25...

Hair care figures big in beauty: good looks and nourishment go hand in hand.(MERCHANDISING)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- For many tweens and teens, hairstyling can be a critical element in their overall fashion statement. Fortunately for them, retailers and suppliers offer a variety of hair care items to help them achieve their goals. Current...

Magazines get the fashion story out loud and clear.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- For a great many teenagers donning the latest in fashion apparel is crucial when in school or just socializing. These young people have many ways of monitoring what is au courant, including perusing the wealth of teen magazines...

'Wellness trend' impacts teens' interest in cosmetics.(MERCHANDISING)
July 18, 2005... NEW YORK -- Sales of cosmetics to tween and teen girls are being buoyed by several factors, including their desire to experiment with items that help them express their own identities. Health considerations also are helping the category....

RILA exec appointed.(Retail Industry Leaders Association's Sandy Kennedy appointed to the Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... RILA EXEC APPOINTED: Sandy Kennedy, president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, has been appointed to the Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100. The group consists of senior association executives who meet to discuss...

Signifi tabs sr. vp.(Signifi Solutions Inc.'s new senior vice president)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SIGNIFI TABS SR. VP: David Press has been named senior vice president of sales for Signifi Solutions Inc., maker of QuickPIX digital photofinishing kiosk software. He previously was vice president of sales for Konica Minolta Photo Imaging.

Family Dollar moves.(appointments at Family Dollar Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... FAMILY DOLLAR MOVES: Family Dollar Stores Inc. has promoted two executives in its store operations and has announced the departure of a third. Barry Sullivan has been named senior vice president of store operations, Michael Vickers is now vice...

Safeway audit post.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... SAFEWAY AUDIT POST: Safeway Inc. has appointed John Lewis to the new position of senior vice president of internal audit.

Changes at Shopko.(ShopKo Stores Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... CHANGES AT SHOPKO: Shopko Stores Inc. has announced four appointments: Lynn Hempe as senior vice president of general merchandise for soft lines, Jim Carlsruh as divisional vice president home, Paul Hempe as director of private brand and trend...

P&G board actions.(appointments at Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief Article)
July 18, 2005... P&G BOARD ACTIONS: The board of directors of Procter & Gamble Co. has announced changes in management effective July 1: Paolo de-Cesare is now president of global skin care, personal cleansing and deodorants; Melanie Healey is president of...

Change at Supervalu.
July 18, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Supervalu Inc. has made two appointments to executive leadership positions. Mike Jackson, who had been executive vice president as well as president of distribution food companies, was elected president and chief operating...