Products & Solutions Insights Training News & Events Clients About Careers Contact
Insights

Retail Industry News Weekly

Week Ending October 30, 2009

Inside This Issue:

  • Southwestern Connecticut Sees New Grocery Competition
  • Sansolo Speaks: “The Undiscovered Market”
  • Costco Set To Accept Food Stamps Nationwide
  • Kroger Offers Superior Traceability With New Salad Line
  • New Seasons Takes Unorthodox Approach To Healthy Food Marketing
  • Meijer Simplifies Pricing, Discounting Program
  • Food Lion Introduces “Cascading Refrigeration System”
  • FastNewsBeat
  • Executive Suite
  •  
     Retail Industry News photo
  • Morning In E-America
  • Whole Foods CEO Weighs In On Health Care Debate
  • Take Out Business Expands For Restaurants In Recessionary Climate
  • Walmart Looks To Turn NYC Into A Wondrous Toy, An Aisle Of Joy
  • Safeway Announces Price Cuts In DC Market
  • Sansolo Speaks: The Moment is Now
  • Walgreen Looks To Mickey D’s For Growth Strategy Inspiration
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suit


  • Breaking News: Jobs Report Suggests Possible End To Recession
  • Salvage Grocers Use Downturn To Build Sales & Traffic
  • Whole Foods Adjusts Heading, Returns To “Healthy Living” Roots
  • New Application Allows Consumers To Compare Prices On CPG
    Items
  • Sansolo Speaks: A Tale of Two Videos
  • Weis Announces Local Produce Sourcing Initiative
  • Tesco, Asda & Sainsbury Waste Not…And Show Thought Leadership
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet


  • Analyzing Whole Foods’ Recession Strategy
  • Walmart Considers In-Store Swine Flu Vaccination Sites
  • Weis Expands Price Freeze Program
  • Winners & Losers Defined In Recession Performance By Food Chains
  • Supervalu Sells 36 Utah Stores To Associated Food Stores
  • Guiding Stars Gets Positive Review From Surgeon General’s Office
  • Sansolo Speaks: SpongeBob and the Kissing Bandit
  • Private Brand Organics Gain Traction In Recessionary Economy
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Meijer Gets A Breath Of Fresh Air
  • Aldi Minimizes Choice, Maximizes Focus
  • Fred Meyer Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
  • New Hannaford Store Gets Environmental Recognition
  • Haggen Expands Customer Relationship Marketing Program
  • Sansolo Speaks: Loving Your Customers
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • The Unique Proposition That Is Ukrop’s
  • Walmart To Create Product Sustainability Index
  • Winn-Dixie Gets Fresh With Remodels & New Branding Statement
  • Whole Foods Says Each Of Its 273 Stores Is Certified Organic
  • Cub To Make Nutrition Labeling System Available In Four States
  • Hannaford Prepares To Open New “Green” Store
  • Sansolo Speaks: “Learning to Fall”
  • Food Lion Expands Hispanic Format Reach
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Retail Industry News
  • Study Suggests Men Deal With Recession By Going Shopping
  • Sansolo Speaks: "Wagging the Long Tail"
  • Study: Frugality Is Cool
  • Self-Service Transactions Projected To Top $775 Million In 2009
  • MNB Radio: "Loyalty, Branding, And How We Choose"
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Retail Industry News
  • Kroger Names Rodney McMullen As New President
  • Meijer Plans “Smaller Store”
  • Walmart Opens New Version Of Neighborhood Market
  • Study Points to Continued Private Brand Strength
  • Food Chains Focus On Center Store To Satisfy The Middle
  • Sansolo Speaks: “Taking It To The Tweets”
  • Brookshire Embraces Facebook, YouTube
  • Kroger’s Customer Focus Drives Sales, Profits
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Retail Industry News
  • Reporting In: From The CIES World Food Business Summit, Day One
  • Reporting In: From The CIES World Food Business Summit, Day Two
  • Amazon Tests Private Brands
  • Whole Foods Launches iPhone App
  • Food Lion Gains First Place Market Share In Richmond Market
  • Stater Bros. Cuts Prices On 10,000 SKUs
  • Walmart Grades Its Own Sustainability Efforts
  • Sansolo Speaks: “Faster Horses”
  • Aldi One-Ups Walmart In Chicago
  • Safeway Launches “Locally Grown” Produce Initiative
  • Making The Case For In-Store Health Clinics
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Retail Industry News
  • Walmart Adds Its Own Name To Marketside Small Store Format
  • Mackey On Food Trends, Food Stores & Food Passions
  • How Consumers Are Changing In Recessionary Times…
  • Sansolo Speaks: Sometimes A Napkin Is More Than A Napkin
  • Survey: Industry Priorities Shifting As Economic Pressures Mount
  • Food Lion Roars For Private Brands
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet


  • Retail Industry News
  • Basic Consumables Seen As Growth Engine In Tough Times
  • In-store Health Clinics Begin To Expand Their Portfolios
  • Managing & Stimulating Innovation
  • Sansolo Speaks: Sorting & Unsorting
  • Fresh, Direct…& Finally Profitable
  • FastNewsBeat
  • The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
  • The Balance Sheet
  • Executive Suite


  • Page 2 of 12First   Previous   1  [2]  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  Next   Last   

    SEARCH RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
    Find articles by keyword:


    WHAT'S NEW IN RETAIL WEEKLY NEWS
    9/28/2009
    RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS [PDF] Week of 9/25/2009
    9/21/2009
    RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS [PDF] Week of 9/18/2009
    9/14/2009
    RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS [PDF] Week of 9/11/2009
    8/31/2009
    RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS [PDF] Week of 8/28/2009
    8/26/2009
    RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS [PDF] Week of 8/21/2009

    Thanks to MorningNewsBeat

    MorningNewsBeatIRI would like to thank Kevin Coupe, founder and "Content Guy" of MorningNewsBeat.com, for providing content for the IRI Retail Industry News. MorningNewsBeat is a daily online information service that offers "news in context and analysis with attitude."

    Morning News Beat is what Kevin calls "big ideas for thought leaders," handcrafted for users, respecting their time and intelligence. Utilizing perceptive analysis, a global view, elegant language, occasional humor, and a healthy irreverence, MorningNewsBeat strives to transcend the plain vanilla services offered by traditional trade media. Visit MorningNewsBeat.com 

    October 2009