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Retailers Seeing Infrared, via Sensors to Monitor In-store Shopping Habits
CHICAGO -- Wal-Mart, Supervalu's Albertsons chain, Kroger, and Walgreens are among the retailers going high-tech to learn more about their shoppers' in-store shopping patterns. The retailers are part of a consortium, which also includes major suppliers, that's been testing infrared sensors to measure customer traffic and generate "audience ratings" for products. -
Expert Panel Predicts 'Strong' Growth in Natural/Organic Foods
DAYVILLE, Conn. -- The natural/organic market can expect "good, strong growth" overall in the future, said the president and c.e.o. of specialty distributor United Natural Foods here, Michael Funk, part of a panel of market experts speaking yesterday at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.