Attitudes: Retailers

Produce Trade Groups Endorse Call for Federal Safety Regulatory Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The boards of the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association have endorsed similar resolutions calling for a federal food safety regulatory framework to protect public health and enhance consumer confidence in produce safety.
USDA/ERS Article Questions Benefits of COOL to Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Because food manufacturers infrequently label food as "Made in the USA," the absence of such voluntary labeling suggests that suppliers believe either consumers do not care where their food comes from or prefer the imported product, according to Barry Krissoff and Fred Kuchler, who authored "Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling - Will It Benefit Consumers?" in the May 2007 Amber Waves, published by USDA's Economic Research Service.

Human Rights Group Accuses Wal-Mart of Illegal Anti-union Practices

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - In a new report, human rights group Human Rights Watch accuses Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. here of using a myriad of tactics, including some that are illegal, to hinder the ability of its workers to form labor unions. Wal-Mart has denied the allegations.
Retaining Retail Workers Getting Harder: Survey

CHICAGO -- Customers may not be the only audience that needs selling as retailers struggle to retain existing talent and recruit new talent, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey.
Processed Pork Strengthens Protein Sales

DES MOINES, Iowa - Consumers may not connect ham, lunchmeat, and bacon back to its source, but these processed pork items contribute significantly to the overall strength of protein sales, according to the National Pork Board based here.
Wal-Mart Says It Maintains Diverse Workforce

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has made small increases in the number minorities and women it employs since last year, according to figures released by the retailer on Friday.
WakeUpWalMart.com Launches Tax Day Campaign

WASHINGTON -- In its latest campaign to challenge Wal-Mart's business practices, WakeUpWalMart.com yesterday launched a national tax day protest in 64 cities and 28 states to highlight its assertion that that "Wal-Mart costs taxpayers over $2.5 billion every year."
Wal-Mart Tracking Sales of Eco-friendly Items

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has begun tracking the shopping habits of its "green" shoppers, using what it calls a "Live Better Index" -- a barometer of customer attitudes, based on sales of compact florescent light bulbs, organic milk and baby food, extended-life paper products, and laundry detergents in concentrated form or with reduced packaging.
Pet Owners Still Concerned, Confused about Food Recall: Survey

SAN DIEGO -- Four weeks after the initial recall of pet food containing a contaminated ingredient, pet owners across the nation said they remain concerned and confused about what to feed their pets, according to a survey of 400 cat and dog owners, commissioned last week by pet goods retailer PETCO, based here.
Quick-service Restaurants Winning With Lunchtime Salads: Study

CHICAGO -- Quick-service restaurants have been aggressively improving and promoting their salad offerings, and their efforts appear to be paying off, according to new consumer research from foodservice market research and consulting firm Technomic here.

Produce Trade Groups Endorse Call for Federal Safety Regulatory Oversight

USDA/ERS Article Questions Benefits of COOL to Consumers

Human Rights Group Accuses Wal-Mart of Illegal Anti-union Practices

Retaining Retail Workers Getting Harder: Survey

Processed Pork Strengthens Protein Sales

Wal-Mart Says It Maintains Diverse Workforce

WakeUpWalMart.com Launches Tax Day Campaign

Wal-Mart Tracking Sales of Eco-friendly Items

Pet Owners Still Concerned, Confused about Food Recall: Survey

Quick-service Restaurants Winning With Lunchtime Salads: Study