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May 24, 2011
The Niche Factor

Happy days are here again! Consumer confidence rebounded 1.6 points in April from a dip in March, according to the Consumer Confidence Index, despite the fact that high-gas-price stories are dominating the airwaves.

May 23, 2011
Mack Elevation tackles new path to purchase

Success is often one of the biggest blind spots a company can have, because you’re so busy doing well you don’t have the time to assess what it is you’re doing.

May 2, 2011
Mack Elevation Forum tackles the new path to purchase, innovation

Success often is one of the biggest blind spots a company can have, because you’re so busy doing well you don’t have the time to assess what it is you’re doing. That is one of the core reasons for being for the Mack Elevation Forum, “a share group on steroids,” described program founder Dan Mack, EVP strategic business development for the Swanson Group. The forum hosted its most recent meeting Friday morning here at the Hilton Scottsdale.

April 27, 2011
Meijer introduces Order to Store program

Just a few months after launching its Doorstep Grocer program, Meijer is allowing its online shoppers to order items and have the merchandise shipped to a local store at no cost.

April 25, 2011
Are coupon ‘extremists’ bad for business?

Call it “the attack of the coupon-crazed shelf sweepers.” It’s the most aggressive form of bargain hunting by consumers willing to spend hours searching out coupon deals, to stock up with enough product to last their families for a year and to turn their homes into veritable warehouses.


April 21, 2011
Harris Teeter incentivizes shoppers to go green

In celebration of Earth Day and as part of its commitment to incorporating sustainable practices into its day-to-day business operations, Harris Teeter announced it has aligned with vendors to offer promotions that will reward customers for their green decisions.

April 11, 2011
Consumers prepared to slow spending

Nearly three-quarters of Americans surveyed by Deloitte said higher prices could slow their spending in the upcoming months.

April 6, 2011
Recession prepared many for rising food prices ahead

U.S. consumers that opted to become more thrifty during the recession will face rising food costs with ease as they've mastered ways to stretch their money, according to new research by NPD.

March 31, 2011
Consumers continue to plan ahead before shopping

While fewer consumers are seeking out private-label options this year, preplanning activities continue to be a priority, according to a new survey conducted by SymphonyIRI Group.

March 24, 2011
Research: Personalization of store experience is key to retail growth

Personalization of the in-store customer experience will be a key objective for retailers over the next two years, according to two new Aberdeen Group reports sponsored by HP.

March 18, 2011
Will paperless receipts become the norm?

After Apple began giving consumers the option to receive paperless receipts, it seems that other retailers are following suit, according to published reports.

March 17, 2011
Expect consumers to tighten their spending amid high gas prices

Rising gas prices will prompt consumers to be more mindful of their spending habits, according to Nielsen projections.

March 11, 2011
Walmart makes multichannel move with same-day service

An online order and same-day pickup service will be expanded to all Walmart stores beginning this month, the company announced.

March 8, 2011
Peeps launches new e-commerce site

Looking to reach marshmallow chick fans everywhere, Peeps has launched an online store where consumers can purchase its signature candies and merchandise.

March 3, 2011
NACDS Marketplace 2011

The NACDS Marketplace offers the industry leaders from drug, food, mass and specialty retail an unparalleled opportunity to do business.

February 24, 2011
Consumers get a peek of what's in the card aisle at AmericanGreetings.com

Greeting card enthusiasts that want to know what's new in the card aisles before hitting the stores now can see the latest innovations online, thanks to a new page on American Greetings' website.

February 18, 2011
From screens to shelves, direct-response is a hit

Move over Snuggie and ShamWow — more direct-response products are coming to retail.

February 18, 2011
Penciling in more BTS spending

Consumers may have a bit more to spend for the 2011 back-to-school season, so retailers should tweak their merchandise plans to accommodate.


February 18, 2011
THE WEB: Multichannel shoppers

There’s a reason Walgreens’ leaders are pushing so hard to upgrade communications capabilities and reach consumers through every channel, from stores and drive-through pharmacies to social media and smart phones. “Multichannel shoppers are three times more valuable to a retailer than a single-channel shopper,” president and CEO Greg Wasson said in January.


February 15, 2011
Aisle411 expands market reach

Aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service that helps shoppers locate products down to the shelf location, on Tuesday announced its service now is live in more than 1,000 stores. The service added three markets: Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego.

February 7, 2011
Rite Aid gears up for Valentine's Day

According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend more than $116 on Valentine’s Day, and shoppers will spend 11% more at flower shops, candy stores and retailers this year than last year.

February 1, 2011
Photo trends shift; focus turns to cards, books

As photo processing continues to evolve, retailers are finding new ways to make the department profitable. Bing Liem, VP sales for Fujifilm North America, said retailers need to re-evaluate their existing on-site photo business.


January 20, 2011
Many Valentine's Day shoppers will opt to buy gifts online

A new quarterly index developed by eBillme found that 19% of shoppers will spend more on Valentine's Day this year.

January 12, 2011
Organic product purchases increase at traditional grocers

Organic product purchases among consumers have been fairly consistent over the past three years, but more shoppers are looking to mass retailers to purchase such items.

January 5, 2011
Industry leaders to support study about brand websites, in-store buying behavior

The Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association on Wednesday announced their support for a research study about how consumers use brand websites and how the use of these websites impacts shoppers’ in-store buying behavior.

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