It’s been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same and the beer industry is a prime example.
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Posted in, Feature, National
Economy Aside, Wine and Beer Sales Still Relatively Good
by Katie B. Davis/staff writer The U.S. surpassed France as the world’s largest wine-consuming nation in 2010, with wine shipments to the U.S. from California, other states and foreign producers growing 2 percent from the previous year to nearly 330 million cases, a record high for the industry, according to the Wine Institute. The estimated […]
Posted in, Ellerbee Buzz, National
If Your Friends Jumped Off a Cliff…
My husband and I just returned from an indescribably terrific trip to Salem, Mo. We were there for his 30th high school reunion. We’d made it for the 20th, and were excited about seeing everyone again. A half-dozen of us went “floating,” or canoeing on the Current River the Friday before the reunion. It was […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Midwest
2011 Nebraska Profile: Grocers Tinker to Keep Customers Coming Back
Nebraska is one of those rare states that has strong leadership armed with a plan not only to tackle its budget shortfall, but also to look ahead to brighter days.
Posted in, From My Point of View, National
It Can Be Done & Here Is the Proof
It almost makes me ill to see the lack of attention given to this most important part of today’s retail operations called Customer Service, which many have turned into Customer-No-Service
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
2011 South Fla. Profile: In a ‘Funk,’ But Grocery Industry Growing
Deep concerns about prolonged economic hard times have Floridians in a “lingering funk,” noted a press release for a Nielsen Co. poll that surveyed 1,220 Floridians in January.
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
2011 North Texas Profile: Vibrant Market Draws New Retailers, New Ideas
The North Texas retail grocery market continues to be muy caliente. In fact, some may say it is fairly well saturated, as far as traditional supermarkets are concerned. The competition just keeps on coming, and established retailers are opening newer formats at a rapid rate.
Posted in, Market Profile, Southwest
2011 West Texas Profile: El Paso Has Bright Outlook
Walmart plans to open four new stores to add to its current roster of seven Supercenter stores and four Neighborhood Market stores in El Paso. It faces strong operators like Pro’s Ranch Market and Vista Markets.