Grocery Headquarters back issues from August 2003:
Opportunity knocks, but will anyone answer? RFID technology could, in short, revolutionize the way products are delivered to consumers. That said, many hurdles still exist before RFID technology can be implemented by January 2005.(fast forward)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Well, it's official--the future of retailing has arrived, and it's our guess that the kicking and screaming has yet to start. Wal-Mart played midwife to the future this June at the Retail Systems show in Chicago by formally announcing that it expected (read: will insist) that pallets ...
U.S. vs. Europe in biotech battle.(Trade talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... In the wake of the European Union's ban on biotech foods, a report from the International Food Information Council (IFIC), based in Washington D.C., found a growing number of Americans support food biotechnology as well as the Food and Drug Administration's biotech labeling policy. The EU ...
Fat in state budgets.(Trade talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Another proposed "fat tax" recently hit the desks of state lawmakers--this time in Albany, N.Y. The bill proposes a tax on junk food, video games and television commercials to fund an obesity prevention program. "Just as people pay attention to smoking and how it contributes to health care ...
Healthy eating--whose responsibility is it?(Trade talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE FINGER-POINTING AIMED AT LARGE FOOD MANUFACTURERS WHEN IT COMES TO OBESITY, MANY PEOPLE ARE MISSING THE FACT THAT THESE SAME COMPANIES ARE OFTEN THE ONES DOING THE MOST TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT HEALTHY PORTION SIZES AND RESPONSIBLE EATING, SAY ANALYSTS. CASE IN POINT: ...
Improving nutritional labels.(Trade talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... In an effort to improve overall consumer health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants food labels to disclose more details about fats. The FDA hopes new nutrition labels containing information about trans fats will help counter obesity in America. Health experts claim that ...
Symphony acquires IRI.(Trade talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Information Resources Inc., a provider of consumer information and insights to the consumer packaged goods (CPC) industry announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a newly formed corporation owned by Symphony Technology II-A, L,P., a leading investor in ...
Sunrise 2005: is the grocery industry ready? No more myths. Here are the details necessary to prepare for the upcoming Sunrise 2005 deadline.
Aug 01, 2003; ... The supermarket industry, as well as countless other industries, still gets collective chills when thinking about the measures taken in preparation for the Y2K phenomenon. While that remains a not-so-distant memory, specific verticals in the retail industry are now plagued by another ...
Expanding the whole health market: as the whole health category gains visibility, suppliers and retailers are implementing new strategies to gain market share.
Aug 01, 2003; ... Finally ready to accept that whole health is here to stay, retailers are spending more time developing the category, optimizing brands, re-evaluating space, culling assortments and promoting the category. Taking things a step further, grocers such as Wegmans, Shaw's and Kroger have shown ...
More variety in snacks: people may not be eating three meals a day, but that doesn't mean they are gobbling up traditional snack foods. Certain innovative segments--most notably snack bars--are picking up the slack.(Center Store)
Aug 01, 2003; ... One of the most popular food industry catchphrases used in recent years has been "on the go." Consumers are increasingly on the go, and they are looking for convenience foods such as yogurt in tubes, microwaveable pasta and prepackaged smoothies. These products are all testaments to the ...
Opening up to organic produce: statistics show that the organic industry is booming--especially in the produce section. Supermarkets have realized the importance of carrying organic fruits and vegetables, but are they getting it right?(Focus on Fresh)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Organics aren't just "hippie food" anymore. Thanks to improved technology and USDA regulations that have standardized practices and labeling nationwide, these products are gaining consumer trust at an unprecedented pace. People are increasingly willing to try new products, and ...
Dairy: got kefir? New products continue to be added to the dairy case, and the good news is that consumers seem to want even more.(Focus on Fresh)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Most consumers, or retailers for that matter, rarely view the dairy department as a destination location. Beet over the past two years, that way of thinking has slowly been changing. As shoppers visit this department to pick up milk, yogurt or cheese during regular stock-up trips, or to ...
Bringing excitement back to deli: grocers are reaching out to consumers with an increased assortment of flavorful, pre-sliced and conveniently packaged items.(Focus on Fresh)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Retailers and manufacturers are reversing their five-year long category management strategy of reducing SKUs in the deli lunch meat category. The result: Consumers can now find a wide selection of bold, spicy and ethnic flavors, improved resealeable packaging, higher-quality, whole-muscle ...
Battery wars: a decision by Duracell to cut prices on its most popular batteries early this year is playing a huge role in the category's declining dollar sales and could change the landscape over the next few years.(Nonfoods For Profit)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The battery market is in play and everyone--from the largest manufacturer to the smallest--is angling for position and additional market share. What started the latest chapter in the ongoing battle for sales in one of the most heated general merchandise categories was the ...
Summer vacation: getting ready for his annual summer vacation, the author found out that sometimes simpler is really a lot better--especially when a cost analysis is included.(nonfoods talk)
Aug 01, 2003; ... I had my first shopping dilemma of the 21st century a few weeks ago. My camera broke just weeks before ore annual family trip, and after careful discussions with the neighborhood photo processor--who also happens to pass for my neighborhood pharmacist and third baseman on the local ...
"Matrix Reloaded" & "The Core" hit the streets.(nonfoods News)
Aug 01, 2003; ... WARNER HOME VIDEO IS RELEASING "THE MATRIX RELOADED" TO THE HOME VIDEO MARKET ON OCT. 14. ON BOTH DVD AND VHS FORMATS. WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY THE WACHOWSKI BROTHERS AND PRODUCED BY JOEL SILVER, "THE MATRIX RELOADED" IS THE SECOND CHAPTER IN THE WACHOWSKIS' ACTION FILM TRILOGY ...
Noritsu ships new software.(nonfoods News)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Buena Park Calif.-based Noritsu has started shipping EZ Mall II digital photo processing software that works in conjunction with the Noritsu QSS-2901 Fully Digital Minilab, Noritsu QSS-3001 Compact Fully Digital Minilab, Noritsu QSS-3011 Compact Fully Digital Minilab and the Noritsu ...
Prilosec goes over-the-counter.(nonfoods News)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Procter & Gamble officials are expecting big things from Prilosec OTC, a stomach remedy that is scheduled to become an over the-counter product on Sept. 15. Officials at Cincinnati-based P&G anticipate the conversion will be one of the largest switches in history. They note that ...
The road toward wireless: IT budgets may be tight, but that is not stopping innovative retailers from taking advantage of hard returns, increased productivity and cost efficiencies associated with the latest wireless mobile devices.(Tech Solutions)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Wireless technology is not new to the supermarket industry. Grocers have spent the last 10 years adding wireless infrastructure and experimenting with different store systems, including portable point-of-sale terminals, untethered electronic shelf labels, and even handheld units that ...
Run the RFID race--and win: retailers need to learn how to accelerate RFID as a strategic component in the grocery chain. This effort will help grocers take back some share from competitors--including Wal-Mart.(tech insights)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Well, they are at it again. In what seems like Wal-Mart's latest pact with the devil, the retailer used the recent Retail Systems show as its forum to announce the expansion of its radio frequency identification (RFID) commitment to a full implementation at the pallet and case level by ...
ePCs: remaking the supply chain: imagine a grocery store in the not-too-distant future that has ePC readers imbedded throughout the store, giving complete visibility to every product.(tapping technology)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The rapidly emerging technology of the electronic product code, or ePC for short, continues to gain momentum. The implications of this technology are so compelling that many publications have already written, and many more are beginning to write, about the underlying promise of what can be ...
Hot spot in the Caribbean: bringing island residents and visitors the finest modern shopping experience has also brought Aruba its first state-of-the-art supermarket.(Equipment & Design)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Crystal clear blue waters, sand beaches and warm ocean breezes don't necessarily put people in the mood to run to the supermarket, but even in the beautiful Caribbean, consumers eventually have to shop. Whether an island resident or time-sharing vacationer, consumers need to purchase food, ...
And then there was one: what will happen to the state of distribution after Fleming's exit?(off the drawing board)
Aug 01, 2003; ... When I first started covering the supermarket business back in the mid-80s, there were enough grocery wholesalers to fill a fairly large industry directory, and certainly enough to support a vigorous independent trade association. Alas, now most of those distributors are gone, cannibalized ...
Turning shoppers into diners: with supermarkets solidly committed to prepared foods programs, food service equipment manufacturers have taken up the challenge of providing retailers with improved machinery to help cook and merchandise meals for grocery shoppers.(Equipment & Design)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The rotisserie chicken that was a nice add-on to the service deli a few years ago may just be the knight in shining armor that could save the supermarket. While the barbecued birds themselves won't actually make or break supermarkets that are facing heavy competition from other retail ...
Wal-Mart adding more retail space.(equipment & design News)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Wal-Mart Stores announced at its recent annual general meeting that it would continue to significantly increase retail space. According to company briefings, Wal-Mart will add about 48 million square feet of retail space this year. This space is divided across all of Wal-Mart's formats, ...
FTC challenges ISP's practices.(equipment & design News)
Aug 01, 2003; ... THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION HAS ORDERED THE INSTITUTE OF STORE PLANNERS (ISP) TO CHANGE ITS POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO ALLOW FOR MORE COMPETITION. IN APRIL, THE COMMISSION ISSUED A CONSENT DECREE THAT ORDERED THE ISP TO REMOVE WHAT IT CALLED, "COMPETITION-SQUASHING" POLICIES, IN ITS BYLAWS ...
ArticPure water filtration system for ice machines.(Supplier News)
Aug 01, 2003 ... ArticPure water filtration system for ice machines: Manitowoc Ice Inc., based in Manitowoc, Wis., has introduced new technology, for its ice machine water filtration system. The ArticPure water filtration system is a new option for the company's ice machines, replacing the now-obsolete ...
Hatco merchandiser provides ready-to-serve convenience.(Supplier News)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Hatco merchandise provides ready-to-serve convenience: Milwaukee-based Hatco Corp. has designed a new warmer specifically to showcase wrapped or boxed products. The Glo-Ray Designer Merchandisers are available in both single or dual shelf models, with ...
FFr launches Spiral Sign Holder.(Supplier News)
Aug 01, 2003 ... FFr launches Spiral Sign Holder: A new Spiral Sign Holder from Cleveland-based FFr Inc. delivers secure, permanent attachment of spiral sign pads nearly anywhere in-store for cost-effective delivery of pricing and eye-catching ...
Big Top Salad/Sandwich refrigerators from Victory.(Supplier News)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Big Top Salad/Sandwich refrigerators from Victory: The new Salad/Sandwich models offered by Victory Refrigeration Inc. can increase productivity on salad and sandwich prep lines. Every Big Top model offers a 10-inch curing board that provides a larger work area. All the food pans are ...
Keeping them in the driver's seat: with a shortage of experienced drivers, it's imperative that freight haulers hang on to qualified operators. Unfortunately, many drivers always see the blacktop as being smoother somewhere further up the road.(Distribution & Logistics)
Aug 01, 2003; ... How do you keep them in the cab after they've seen life on the open road? For most freight companies or distribution center operators, the most pressing question they face is how to keep their trucks filled with qualified drivers. Sure, there's a shortage of drivers available to hire, but ...
Defying popular perceptions: nonfood sales are supposed to be relatively recession-resistant. But this nagging economic downturn has definitely cut into general merchandise and health and beauty care sales over the last year.
Aug 01, 2003 ... Tough times. That may be tire best way to describe the state of the overall nonfoods category in mass market outlets, including grocery stores, over the last 12 months. With a lasting recession cutting into consumer confidence and, hence, consumer sales, many of the key general ...
Top GM categories.
Aug 01, 2003 ... <Pre> TOP GM CATEGORIES Food/drug/mass (ex. Wal-Mart)--For 52-week period ended May 18, 2003 Dollar sales % change Category(millions)vs. year ago Cigarettes $7324.9...
Top HBC categories.
Aug 01, 2003 ... <Pre> TOP HBC CATEGORIES Food/drug/mass (ex. Wal-Mart)--For 52-week period ended May 18, 2003 Dollar sales % change Category (millions)vs. year ago Vitamins $2408.5 ...
General merchandise.
Aug 01, 2003 ... Total U.S.-F/D/M (Supermarkets + Drugstores + Mass Merchandisers ex. Wal-Mart)--52 weeks ending May 18, 2003. * ALKALINE BATTERIES A LACK of new products that demand batteries combined with a sluggish economy has put a big dent into the batteries market. Vendors, ...
Health & beauty care.
Aug 01, 2003 ... Total U.S.-F/D/M (Supermarkets + Drugstores + Mass Merchandisers ex. Wal-Mart)--52 weeks ending May 18, 2003. * ANTACID TABLETS THE good news for antacid products is that private label showed a healthy 8.8% increase in dollar sales during the tracked period. The bad ...
GM/HBC consumer buying behavior.
Aug 01, 2003 ... <Pre> GM/HBC CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR ITEM % ITEM DOLLARS CATEGORYPENETRATION PER BUYER ETHNIC HABA ...
Wet wipes: innovation, convenience and versatility are driving sales in the private label disposable wipes category, says John Culligan, president and general manager, consumer products division for Nice-Pak Products.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What role does innovation play in wet wipes? John Culligan: Let's start first with private label and what innovation means to private label. Those retailers that have been successful in private label have found that they must have a higher quality, product to compete with the brands. After ...
Greeting cards: supermarket retailers have an excellent opportunity to build greeting card sales by emphasizing selection and store traffic, says Dan Moraczewski, vice president-supermarket channel for American Greetings.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the greeting cards business at supermarkets? Dan Moraczewski: While annual consumption of greeting cards remained relatively flat over the past three years (2000-2002), the greeting card business remains a very viable category for supermarkets. Consumers ...
Oral care: oral care sales can realize significant growth if retailers cross-merchandise the category with other departments in their stores, says Wes Pringle, director of oral care for Pfizer Consumer Health Care.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the oral care category? What is driving sales? Wes Pringle: Innovative new products such as whitening strips and oral care strips are clearly bringing significant growth to the oral care category. Also, growth in household penetration of existing ...
Hosiery: by focusing on assortment, pricing and promotion, supermarkets can win back market share in the hosiery category, says Jed Holland, vice-president, general manager of Kayser-Roth Corp.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Who is the typical hosiery consumer in supermarkets? What values is she seeking? Jed Holland: The typical hosiery consumer in supermarkets is female, mid-forties and works at least part time. She is time starved and will choose convenience and ease of shopping over almost any ...
Soap personal wash: Kevin George, customer marketing director-skin for Unilever, discusses the newest innovations in the soap/personal wash category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the soap/personal wash category? What is driving sales now? Kevin George: Sales in the personal wash industry are flat to growing slightly with body wash leading most of the growth in the category. We see that more and more consumers are trading in the bar ...
Photo: Garry Briddon, vice president and general manager, business development, for Eastman Kodak Co., on the trends and innovations driving the photo category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What were the major announcements coming out of the photo category in the past year? Garry Briddon: There have been several innovations introduced over the last year across both image capture and image output segments. In the capture area, for example, the introduction of Kodak ...
Wild birdseed: Jim Eschenheimer, director of marketing for D&D Commodities Ltd., says that the wild birdseed category is an untapped source of sales and profits for retailers.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the status of the wild birdseed business? Jim Eschenheimer: The wild bird business in the U.S. is growing. According to studies by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agency, birding is now the number two outdoor hobby in the U.S. Wild bird food product sales are growing rapidly ...
Disposable diapers: Matthew Rinaldi, vice president of sales and marketing for Arquest, talks about the potential for increased sales in the disposable diapers category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the disposable diapers business? What is driving sales? Matthew Rinaldi: The disposable diaper category is very competitive at this point. Sales dollars are off 10.2% vs. one year ago for all reported channels, and volume is disappearing from the category as ...
Lighting: Peter Soares, marketing manager-consumer business for Philips Lighting, on how the lighting category is faring in grocery stores.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the lighting business? Peter Soares: Overall, dollar sales of light bulbs have been flat to slightly up for the past 12 months across all channels. However, the grocery channel has experienced a decline in lighting sales. This is mostly due to a channel ...
Whole health: Richard Alleger, vice president of Rodale Inc., says that retailers need to tie whole health magazines with whole health products to build awareness and sales. The result, he adds, will be more profits and perhaps more consumers looking to your store for their whole health needs.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Describe the current state of the whole health marketing/magazines category? Richard Allegar: Whole health continues to provide shoppers with the variety of food and nonfood items that they want, and retailers and manufacturers are reacting as quickly as possible. With organics' ...
Candles: Annett Davidson, director of marketing for HCC Brands, on soy, the hottest innovation in the candle category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The candle category seems relatively stable. What areas are helping to propel growth? Annett Davidson: The hottest segment in the home fragrance market is scented candles. Soy is the biggest thing in the candle industry right now. People have an immediate connection with soy ...
Private label: Don Cacciola, U.S. marketing manager of Ferrania Imaging Technologies on the role private label plays at retail.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Who is the typical private label consumer? Don Cacciola: Research indicates that as many as 75% of all U.S. consumers consider store brands as another viable brand option. Consumers will evaluate store brands very much like national brands, with strong consideration given to ...
Household cleaning products: Ron Kerscher, vice president of sales and marketing of Rockline Industries, on the developments impacting the household cleaning category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What are some of the trends driving purchases today in the category? Ron Kerscher: The growth in household cleaning wipes has been phenomenal. Cleaning wipes are introducing a new dimension to hard surface disinfecting, dusting, mopping floors, cleaning wood furniture, glass ...
Edible bones: Terry Hannaford, chief executive officer, and Mark Clement, vice president of sales, for Omega Paw, discuss the profit potential of the edible bone market.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the edible bone business in supermarkets? Terry Hannaford and Mark Clement: The edible bone business is thriving. The pet department in grocery stores is expanding, and retailers are looking for consumable items that will give them repeat sales. Edible bones ...
Smokeless tobacco: the smokeless tobacco category has been a steady performer over the last few years. Retailers can gain a larger share of this category by developing category management programs and promotions to make it more visible in their stores, says Dave Savoca, president of Smokey Mountain Chew.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the moist smokeless tobacco category, and what is driving sales? Dave Savoca: The moist smokeless tobacco category consistently outperforms other segments of the other tobacco products (OTP) category with steady long-term growth. With that said, the moist ...
Hair care: new products in the hair care category are more important than ever as consumers tighten up their spending habits, say Don Kauffold, customer marketing director for hair care and oral business, and Sarah Allen, marketing director, Suave masterbrand and hair, for Unilever.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the hair care category? Don Kauffold and Sarah Allen: Daily hair care category growth is at about half of the average growth rate over the last five years. With a general overall belt tightening, shoppers are pulling back somewhat and reducing the amount of ...
Toys/dolls: to build sales in the toys/doll business, retailers and suppliers need to develop strategies that draw more consumers into the market, says Sandra L. Crawford, president & general manager of Zapf Creation Inc.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Describe the current state of the toy/doll category as it relates to grocery retailers. Sandra L. Crawford: Just a few years ago, on]v a few cutting-edge grocers made toys a focal point. Now, many more retailers are getting the point of being larger players in the category. We ...
Eye care: Jennifer Hamberger, marketing manager of The Mentholatum Co., on the trends influencing eye care sales.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the eye care category today? Jennifer Hamberger: Eye care has remained flat for the past three years. This $1-billion plus category includes contact lens solutions as well as eye drops, which accounts for about one-third of the sales. Dollar sales have seen ...
Books/magazines: Vic Longworth, vice president of mass marketing for Antioch Publishing, on the state of the book and magazine category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Please describe the current state of the books and/or books accessories category. Vic Longworth: Within the grocery channel, sales of books and magazines exceeded $2.3 billion and represented 46% of the overall category sales. Of course, the larger portion of this figure is due ...
Dietary supplements: Jeff Lind, vice president of marketing for Windmill Health Products, on trends that are driving sales in the nutritional supplement category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the current state of the nutritional supplement category? Jeff Lind: After experiencing a couple of years of relatively flat sales, the nutritional supplement category is beginning to emerge from this dormant stage, with some modest growth being experienced and the ...
Party goods/balloons: Lisa Bennett, director of marketing/product development for Pioneer National Latex, a subsidiary of Pioneer Balloon Co., discusses the state of the party goods business.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Describe the current state of the party goods category in supermarkets. Lisa Bennett: The party goods category has been and remains a stable category even in light of a slow economy. Consumers are staying home more, and that in eludes during occasions to celebrate. We find that ...
Photofinishing: Craig Wetherbee, marketing director, business development for Agfa Corp., on the state of the photofinishing category at retail.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the photo processing category today in mass retail? Craig Wetherbee: The photo processing category is rebounding from the various influences that resulted in a downturn in processing demand during the first quarter of 2003. The key issue was deteriorating ...
Cat litter: Glenn Godley, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Our Pets, discusses the advances made in the cat litter category in recent years.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the cat litter business? Glenn Godley: For the first time in years, the overall cat litter category has posted a decline in sales, though it was quite small. According to Information Resources Inc. sales data, the overall category declined by about 0.3%, ...
Women's well-being: women's well-being is an up-and-coming area retailers should pay attention to, say Dave McConnell, president f General Merchandise Distributors Council, and Roy White, vice president education.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the women's well-being category today? Dave McConnell and Roy White: It's important to understand that as a concept women's well-being includes the whole store, not just a section. That's what we were trying to convey at GMDC in our initial study on this sub ...
Bandages: Alan Nash, president of SciVolutions Inc., on how education is helping to increase sales in the first aid/bandages category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the current status of the bandage category? Alan Nash: Not much changed this past year with bandages. Consumers are still overwhelmed and underserved in tire first aid aisle. First aid is still often grouped by brand, which is advantageous to tire manufacturer, perhaps ...
Cigarettes: Bill Greiwe, chief executive officer of Cheyenne International LLC, says it's a watershed time for supermarkets when it comes to the cigarette category.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the cigarette category? Bill Greiwe: It's no secret that cigarette sales in the U.S. have been shrinking as an overall category. However, growth has been incredible in the lower-priced brands. Prices, especially from the major companies, kept increasing, and ...
Plush dog toys: Mark Hirschberg, president of Multipet International, on how supermarkets can draw consumers into the pet care department.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the current state of the overall pet care (non pet food) industry? Mark Hirschberg: This segment of the industry is growing nicely, and dog/eat needs now represent $414 million worth of sales in supermarkets, drugstores and mass merchandisers. Consumers are looking for ...
Foot care: innovation can help the foot care device category post a rebound in sales, says Daniel Feldman, vice president of marketing for PROFOOT Inc.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the foot care category at this point? What is driving the category? Daniel Feldman: The foot care device category is actually down by between 5% and 8% in dollars. I think the greatest mason for this is that the leaders in our market have failed to invest in ...
Batteries: Doug Best, divisional vice president--food and drug for Rayovac Corp., on the state of the battery market.(Advertorial)
Aug 01, 2003 ... What is the state of the battery category? Doug Best: Historically, batteries are one of the most profitable categories for retailers. The industry's growth has been fueled by the steady influx of battery-operated electronic devices. Today's consumers fully embrace their ...