Cross-Merchandising

Poll Reveals Shoppers Explore Different Formats, But Prefer Supermarkets for Food
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Consumers still conduct their primary shopping at supermarkets, but feel they save more money and receive better value while being tempted to buy more items when shopping at warehouse club stores and supercenters, according to a new consumer poll.
Tops Friendly Markets to Test Toys 'R' Us Displays
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Ahold-owned Tops Friendly Markets has said it will test Toys "R" Us displays in six of its stores beginning next month to gauge customer interest in the mini-toy store concept that Giant Food has rolled out in some of its stores, The Buffalo News reports.

Asda Joins Rivals with Kids Food Debut

LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, U.K. - Asda has said it plans to launch an own-brand kids food line early next year, just weeks after rival Tesco announced its entry into the burgeoning children's food market, The Financial Times reports.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Simplifying salmon

Expand sales by taking some of the mystery out of one of the world's most important species of fresh fish.
FEATURE: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

So you've done a few special promotions and added some Hispanic products to your store. Now's the time to create an ethnic merchandising strategy for 365 days a year.
Study: Consumers Still Prefer Grocery Stores for Meat and Produce

CHICAGO - While many consumers are shifting spending to supercenters, they still prefer to purchase meat and produce from the grocery store, according to a new study from Information Resources Inc.
Mayfield to Introduce Innovative Ice Cream Carton

ATHENS, Tenn. - A new day is dawning in freezers across the Southeast as Mayfield Dairy Farms introduces the new Clik-Top re-sealable carton for its rectangular package.
Giant Eagle to Enter Joint Venture with C-Store Operator

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle Inc. has said it plans to expand into new retail channels by entering into a joint venture with Belle Vernon, Pa.-based Guttman Enterprises, which operates the Crossroads convenience store chain.
J Sainsbury, Barclaycard, BP, Debenhams in Loyalty Card Deal

LONDON - Retailers J Sainsbury, Barclaycard, Debenhams, and BP said Wednesday they are joining efforts to create the U.K.'s largest ever loyalty program, Dow Jones news reports.
Albertson's to Invest $1 Billion in Southern California Stores

BOISE, Idaho - Albertson's Inc. today unveiled a major commitment to its future in Southern California by committing more than $1 billion in capital investment during the next three years for new stores and remodels.

Poll Reveals Shoppers Explore Different Formats, But Prefer Supermarkets for Food

Tops Friendly Markets to Test Toys 'R' Us Displays

Asda Joins Rivals with Kids Food Debut

Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: Simplifying salmon

FEATURE: Beyond Cinco de Mayo

Study: Consumers Still Prefer Grocery Stores for Meat and Produce

Mayfield to Introduce Innovative Ice Cream Carton

Giant Eagle to Enter Joint Venture with C-Store Operator

J Sainsbury, Barclaycard, BP, Debenhams in Loyalty Card Deal

Albertson's to Invest $1 Billion in Southern California Stores