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.
Inspired by the need to boost sales, manufacturers are introducing more new products than ever. For retailers, that's both a big opportunity and a major headache.
QUINCY, Mass. - The Stop & Shop Supermarket company is rolling out McCue "Bean" shopping carts, carriages designed specifically for shoppers with children, in its stores for the next two to three months.
PITTSBURGH - This month Heinz is introducing to consumers the first nationally branded organic ketchup in supermarket and organic food stores nationwide.
NEW YORK - ConAgra plans to revive the "talking tub" pitch for its Parkay spread next month with the help of a motion sensor and voice chip, Reuters reports.
TRENTON, N.J. - Toys "R" Us on Wednesday said it will cut prices on about 200 popular items to better compete with Wal-Mart and Target, The Associated Press reports.
WASHINGTON - A Federal Trade Commission report released Friday found that tobacco companies are spending more than ever on advertising and promotion, despite court-imposed restrictions, The Associated Press reports.
