Trading Partners

The agreements reflect Tops' commitment to act local.

The California Grocers Association is part of a pact that will allow grocers and other private sector players to respond more quickly in the face of trouble.

The new distribution and marketing execs are on board to help the wholesaler better serve its more than 90 IGA stores and 400 retail locations.

"Delivering the Promise of Shopper Marketing: Mastering Execution for Competitive Advantage" showed that shopper marketing ROI is driving rapid investment and expansion in the CPG Industry, while the 2008 Customer and Channel Management (CCM) Survey: Doing More with Less: Winning Sales Strategies to Navigate a Challenging Market found that top CPG companies are seeing sales growth despite a faltering economy.

The Ahold USA banner was recognized by the industry for its year-round merchandising support and promotional efforts.

The market information company forecasts flat to declining sales for the holiday season overall, but trends bode well for food retailers and manufacturers promoting at-home options for entertainment.

The system is already delivering results after a recent installation.

Participants shared strategies for Reducing Inflationary Impact on Food and Consumer Products