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Tag: sales
Posted in, C-Store News, National
PepsiCo, VideoMining Partner to Understand Shopper Purchase Path
PepsiCo aims to increase beverage sales in convenience stores and supermarkets through a better understanding of shopper behavior.
Posted in, National
Same-Store Sales Up 8.4 Percent at Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market reported its sixth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth of 7.8 percent or higher on July 27.
Posted in, Northeast
CoolJuice Now Available in Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Leading retail supermarket chains in the northeast are now stocking shelves at Stop & Shop, Giant and Martin’s with CoolJuice, a 100 percent juice blend that contains no preservatives, dyes or artificial ingredients. This distribution growth marks another major breakthrough for the all-natural, chilled juice beverage company. Shoppers can purchase CoolJuice in over 750 Stop […]
Posted in, Feature, National
Craft Brews Continuing to Grow
It’s been said that the more things change, the more they stay the same and the beer industry is a prime example.
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, Southeast
Publix Reports Sales Increase of More Than 5%
Lakeland, Fla., based Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2011 were $6.6 billion, a 5.8 percent increase from last year’s $6.2 billion.
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Deloitte: Back-to-School Shoppers Try to Outsmart Inflation
Despite a volatile economy and rising costs for everyday necessities, consumers plan to keep their back-to-school spending intact by turning to savvy shopping tactics, smartphones and social networks, according to a new Deloitte survey.
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
New Digital Marketing Program Provides Websites, Apps for IGA Retailers
IGA on July 20 launched IGALink, a new digital marketing program that provides unique full-featured grocery websites and mobile web apps to each of over 900 IGA USA retailers operating more than 1,200 stores, giving every IGA USA retailer a website for the first time in IGA history. The individual websites are easily customizable, making […]
Posted in, National
Gas Prices Still Influencing Consumers’ Shopping Behavior
More consumers are taking steps to compensate for rising gas prices, as nearly 80 percent of consumers say they will alter their purchase behavior, this according to recent research conducted by TNS, a world leader in market information. Burdened by strong gas prices and a sluggish economy, consumers are looking at ways to cut spending, […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
Mann Packing Promotes Vegetables on the Grill for Summer Cookouts
Mann Packing is partnering with the makers of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil on a cross promotion, to encourage grilling vegetables this summer. Starting July 15, instant redeemable coupons for $1 off Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil products will be affixed to 12-oz. packages of Mann’s Vegetable Medley, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrots, Broccoli Wokly®, and […]
Posted in, Feature, National
Ethnic Food Choices Abound in the Marketplace
As the ethnic population in the United States continues to grow, so does the popularity of ethnic foods and cuisines. Favorites like tacos, sweet and sour chicken and pad Thai are becoming the norm, not the exotic.
Posted in, National
What Buying Trends Can Grocery Stores Expect This Fourth of July?
The Fourth of July holiday brings out many of the obvious grilling and barbeque delights—hot dogs, hamburgers, and of course potato chips. But what brands are consumers buying? Do various regions differ in their love for grilled meats? Are shopper’s grilling habits changing? Answers to these questions can offer valuable insights to grocery businesses as […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons New Mexico Stores Ceasing Fireworks Sales
In response to the hot, dry conditions that have contributed to the devastating fire season that New Mexico is experiencing this year, the Albertson’s LLC Southwest division has decided to pull all fireworks from the stores
Posted in, Beverage News, Equipment & Technology, National
Food/Beverage Execs Foresee Improved 2011 Performance
Senior financial executives of global food and beverage companies expect to achieve improved financial performance in 2011
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Coca Cola Will Raise Prices July 31
Beverage Digest reported Friday that price increases of 3-4 percent are coming on July 31.
Posted in, National
Walmart Cutting Gas Prices
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is cutting gas prices by 10 cents a gallon for three months. The Arkansas-based retailer is well aware that rising gas prices and other household costs are squeezing shoppers’ budgets, reporting at its annual shareholders meeting earlier this month that shoppers appear to be focusing on groceries and little else. To help […]
Posted in, Midwest
Supervalu 4Q Sales Slip Nearly 6 Percent
Company lost $1.5B in FY11 Supervalu Inc. continues to “rightsize” itself, but reported a slip in net sales and negative 5 percent same-store sales in the fourth quarter. Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 were $8.7 billion vs. $9.2 billion in the same period a year ago. Fourth quarter net earnings were $95 […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Fresh Market to Offer Anna Mae Bread
Greensboro, N.C.-based Anna Mae Southern Bread Co. announced that The Fresh Market will distribute the local company’s frozen rolls at 101 store locations in 20 states, reports The Business Journal. It will mark the first national grocery outlet for Anna Mae Southern Bread Co., which was founded by Shana Martin in 2009. Consumers will be […]
Posted in, Southwest
H-E-B Lives by ‘Spirit of Giving’ Philosophy
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor H-E-B attracting great people is paramount. The retailer’s efforts to draw them go beyond offering a good salary and great benefits when times are good. H-E-B goes after those great people by operating a company that offers fulfilling careers, builds strong leaders and pays people well—even when the economy is declining […]