Chain drug stores have become convenience stores for women, some say, boasting conspicuous stand-alone locations and carrying an expanded selection of health and beauty care items as well as ...

After a six-day strike, some 4,500 grocery workers at Fred Meyer in Portland, Ore., are now calling for a shopper boycott to put continued pressure on contract negotiations.

Allocating space for a growing category of eye care products is difficult in grocery retailing, said nonfood executives. It becomes even more tricky with products that carry high retails, turn ...

With nearly a 50% jump in sales at grocery stores last year, candles, especially scented ones, are in demand and making money for retailers. The surge in sales is related to other niche products ...

Grower-shippers have been slugging it out, particularly for the last few years, to establish their brand names in the consumers' consciousness. But now, supermarkets are slapping their own labels ...

Something new from a cereal giant ...

With Sprouts banking its business on fresh, organic produce, the proximity of distribution centers is critical. The Midwest lacks one currently, but Sinclair envisions a distribution center near ...

Effective merchandising measures also will include mix and match promotions, in which shoppers can save by combining diverse types of fruits and vegetables, she said. “That is a twist to the ...

A diverse consumer landscape with myriad purchasing habits and values is making the optimal marketing of fruits and vegetables a difficult endeavor. While produce has high household penetration and ...

The survey of 1,201 shoppers in August revealed that they’re thinking about food costs in the voting booth this season, with ...

The retailer will be implementing the tech into Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Market Grille Express stations for streamlined order ...