Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Report: CPG Industry Sales Continue to Rebound
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - The CPG industry's financial performance in 2003 continued to rebound as median net sales rose nearly two percentage points to 6.5 percent from 4.6 percent in 2002, and returns on sales and assets continued to climb for most companies, according to a study released during GMA's Executive Conference here.
Marsh Supermarkets Announces 4Q and Fiscal 2004 Results
INDIANAPOLIS - A continuing weak local economy, high unemployment, and competitive new supermarket square footage were the reasons cited for Marsh Supermarkets' net loss, the company announced yesterday.

Loblaw to Streamline Fresh Foods Supply Chain With iTradeNetwork

TORONTO - Loblaw Cos., Ltd., based here, has selected Livermore, Calif.-based iTradeNetwork as the supply chain management solution provider for its fresh products sourcing.
GROCERY: The soft sell

Aided by Atkins, great taste, and versatility, sales of soft cheeses are strong despite record-high milk prices.
FEATURE: The diabetes connection

As experts link diet with diabetes prevention and maintenance, supermarkets are gearing up to capitalize on the message.
Self-Checkout Transactions to Surpass $330 Billion Annually by 2007

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Self-service shopping will generate transactions worth $70 billion in 2004, according to a new study from IHL Consulting Group. The study forecasts that the value of these transactions will increase to over $330 billion by 2007 as many more systems are deployed in the next few years.
NONFOODS: Making every minute count

GMDC's CCCnet conference-planning toolset helps retailer and wholesaler buyers make the most of their face-to-face meetings with suppliers.
WWRE, Transora Link Global Data Synchronization Solutions

ALEXANDRIA, Va. and CHICAGO - The WorldWide Retail Exchange (WWRE) and Transora announced they have linked their Global Data Synchronization solutions in an interoperability project, which will enable end-to-end item synchronization for customers.
ACNielsen Signs Family Dollar To Information-Sharing Agreement

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - ACNielsen U.S., an operating unit of ACNielsen, a VNU business, has announced a new information sharing alliance with Family Dollar Stores Inc.
COVER STORY: On the road again

In the aftermath of Fleming's implosion, a new order of wholesaling has arisen for large national retailers and regional players and co-ops alike.

Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Report: CPG Industry Sales Continue to Rebound

Marsh Supermarkets Announces 4Q and Fiscal 2004 Results

Loblaw to Streamline Fresh Foods Supply Chain With iTradeNetwork

GROCERY: The soft sell

FEATURE: The diabetes connection

Self-Checkout Transactions to Surpass $330 Billion Annually by 2007

NONFOODS: Making every minute count

WWRE, Transora Link Global Data Synchronization Solutions

ACNielsen Signs Family Dollar To Information-Sharing Agreement

COVER STORY: On the road again

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