Back to School

MERCHANDISING: Mars Offers Back-to-School Candy and More
Grocery retailers will be able offer kids returning to school an unparalleled selection of merchandise featuring the classic M&M’s, Snickers, Skittles and Starburst brands. This fall, Mars Retail Group (MRG), a division of McLean, Va.-based Mars, Inc., is offering numerous merchandising options and is able to create customized kiosks at virtually any price point.
Rise and Drink
Kraft’s Sensible Solution product line contains items that have limited amounts of calories, fat, sodium and sugar.

Five Grocery Chains Help Produce for Kids Raise Funds for PBS Kid

The group's fall efforts included a school component for the first time.
WHAT'S NEXT: A new way to Google

Kids have another wholesome snack alternative now that D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co.'s Googles have arrived on the scene.
OTA Rolling Out Major Marketing Initiative

The Organic Trade Association's multipronged campaign aims to grow the consumer base as "confusion" reigns.
Aldi Unveils Host of ‘Special Purchase’ Holiday Toy Deals

In a bid to further improve upon its already established reputation for competitive prices in the face of a worsening economy, discount grocer Aldi is boasting that it’s selling nearly 60 of the most popular kids toys at roughly 58 percent less than big box prices.
Price Chopper Launches Program to Give Tech Tools to Schools

Many household center store brands are getting in on the action, with specially marked products that when purchased earn double points for shoppers' chosen schools.
Publix Supports Kids' Nutrition Education Program

The chain is working with local school officials, PBS, and a produce distributor to teach kids and adults about healthy nutritional choices at school and home.
Fresh & Easy Launches Line of BTS Meal Solutions

Called Smart Boxes, each meal includes healthy food items, an organic drink, and a word game printed on the box
Grocers Back BTS Box Tops for Education Promo

By expanding the successful center store promotion to the in-store bakery, retailers can create a total store event around Box Tops promo.

MERCHANDISING: Mars Offers Back-to-School Candy and More

Rise and Drink

Five Grocery Chains Help Produce for Kids Raise Funds for PBS Kid

WHAT'S NEXT: A new way to Google

OTA Rolling Out Major Marketing Initiative

Aldi Unveils Host of ‘Special Purchase’ Holiday Toy Deals

Price Chopper Launches Program to Give Tech Tools to Schools

Publix Supports Kids' Nutrition Education Program

Fresh & Easy Launches Line of BTS Meal Solutions

Grocers Back BTS Box Tops for Education Promo