Trading Partners

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.

GMDC's CCCnet conference-planning toolset helps retailer and wholesaler buyers make the most of their face-to-face meetings with suppliers.

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

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.

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.

It makes good business sense for grocers to invest in their own real estate.

The sales trends in liquor merchandising -- exotic flavors, holiday gift packs, low-carb diets, and superpremium products -- are so promising it's almost scary.

Industry executives turn to compact continuing education programs for new insights and opportunities.