Colin Stewart, SVP at AMG Strategic Advisors, gave attendees at the Federated Foods 2012 Summer Buying Show in Chicago a look at Acosta Sales & Marketing’s new spring edition of its “Why? Behind the Buy” study. Published twice yearly, the study explores shopper trends, what shoppers think about private brands and the economy, how gas […]
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Scott Brand Launches Scott Shared Values
The Scott Brand has created Scott Shared Values, a program that provides savvy consumers with exclusive access to exciting deals and rewards. Becoming a member of Scott Shared Values is easy; sign up at ScottBrand.com. Through the Scott Shared Values program, consumers will gain access to special savings toward Scott bath tissue and paper towels, […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Marketing News, Southwest
Albertsons Market ‘Road Trip’ Contest To Give Away New Car
Albertsons Market has launched a month-long contest asking customers to share their “Best Road Trip. Ever!” through photos, videos and essays on Albertsons Markets’ Facebook Fan Page for a chance to win a new car. Each time a customer submits an entry, “miles” are added to the campaign road trip. As more “miles” are accumulated […]
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Costco’s July Sales Climb 8 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corp.’s July sales increased by about 8 percent since the same period last year, according to a news release from the company. New Mexico Business Weekly says the company reported net sales of $7.25 billion for the month, compared with $6.74 billion in July 2011. The company’s net sales since the beginning of […]
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Use ‘Barriers To Exit’ For More Sales From Customers
by Rick Rusch, Thought-Tech Special to The Shelby Report Grocers, like all merchants, are prone to a fairly simple view of marketing. Many grocers see their marketing as the basic activities designed to draw people to their store. But is that really the purpose of marketing? If so, then measuring the success of your marketing […]
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Federated Foods Show Draws More Than 325 Participants
The Federated Foods 2012 Summer Buying Show held July 22-24 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago drew more than 325 participants. Pam Boynton, chief strategy officer, Federated Group, told The Shelby Report that “This show means business!” “That’s what this show is all about,” she said. “The intention was to bring new value and new […]
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Sunlight Introduces Pretty Lady For The Summer
Summer fun has begun, and what better way to kick off this year’s summer grape season than with a new merchandising program from Sunlight International and JP Dulcich & Sons Grapes? Announcing the new Pretty Lady for the Summer Point-of-Sale materials, available now. Featuring a beautifully illustrated beach scene, and a chic Pretty Lady in […]
Posted in, BJ's Wholesale Club, Marketing News, National
Study: Four Grocers Prove That Actors, Theatre Drive Retail Growth
A consumer study of America’s leading brands has shown that the retailers driving economic and sector growth are doing so by creating a sense of theatre around their in-store experiences. Half of the top 100 companies overall are retailers. Within the Top 10—Wegmans, fourth; Publix, fifth; Trader Joe’s, sixth; and H-E-B, 10th—were set apart by […]