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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Reusable Pallet & Container Coalition (RPCC) based here has launched a new study this month of the economic benefits and enhanced supply chain visibility that can be achieved through RFID technology and multi-use tags in reusable transport packaging.

NEW YORK -- In a development that likely will give packaged goods marketers little comfort, a new report says that consumers are warming to Wal-Mart's private label brands.

NEW YORK -- In a development that likely will give packaged goods marketers little comfort, a new report says that consumers are warming to Wal-Mart's private label brands.

PITTSBURGH -- Despite local reports claiming that Giant Eagle was poised to debut a new smaller hybrid store format combining groceries, gas, and pharmacy in a Pittsburgh suburb, a spokesman for the chain here said yesterday no final plans have been made regarding a launch.

NEW YORK -- After mixed results in June, big-box retailers Wal-Mart, Costco, Target, and BJ's Wholesale Club all saw growth in same-store sales, with a powerful assist from food, back-to-school items, and pharmacy, among other items. The only hiccup was that Costco's 3.1 percent same-store sales increase was smaller than expected -- but the warehouse club store chain still expects to meet or exceed analysts' second-quarter profit prediction of 69 cents per share.

ST. LOUIS -- Consumers who are rewards program members are more likely to have spent a greater amount of money at retail during the past six months according to a study by loyalty marketing consulting firm Maritz Loyalty Marketing.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- The National Business Group on Health, the only nonprofit organization in the United States devoted exclusively to finding solutions to large employers' health care and related benefits issues, has recognized Hannaford Supermarkets here for its efforts to fight obesity and encourage its employees to lead healthier lives.

SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- The National Business Group on Health, the only nonprofit organization in the United States devoted exclusively to finding solutions to large employers' health care and related benefits issues, has recognized Hannaford Supermarkets here for its efforts to fight obesity and encourage its employees to lead healthier lives.