Private Label Buyer back issues from November 2007:
If you build it ... taking a cue from successful retailers launching new concepts (and a classic baseball flick), we have learned that if you build it, they will come.(Here's a Thought)
Nov 01, 2007; ... This month marks the launch of one of the most anticipated retail events in recent times--British retail giant Tesco has opened its doors on the West Coast, vowing to create a shopping experience that understands American consumers. Tesco plans to blend those needs with the company's own ...
Getting ahead in 2008.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Start the New Year with valuable knowledge of the food industry, shoppers, the Internet and, well, acai. The following is a list of eight points made by Carol Christison, executive director of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, in a presentation at the IDDBA's ...
On with the show!(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... As 2007 comes to a close, it's time to look ahead at opportunities for growth in 2008. These industry-pertinent trade shows undoubtedly will help set the course for a successful year ahead. The Winter Fancy Food Show Jan. 13-15 San Diego ...
Sainsbury.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Holborn, London-based Sainsbury's announces plans to convert its entire private label tea and ground coffee business to fair-trade. ...
Pro's Ranch Markets.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Pro's Ranch Markets, Ontario, Calif., opened its newest store--a 77,000-square-foot facility in El Paso, Texas. Pro's Ranch Markets is a fast-growing chain of festive, ...
Meijer.(THE ticker)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer is letting consumers take a stab at marketing store brands in a promotion called "Meijer Brand Make Your Own Video Contest." ...
Marsh Supermarkets'.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Marsh Supermarkets' outlets will be brandishing new banners as the Indianapolis-based retailer converts its nearly 100 grocery outlets to Marsh Hometown Markets. With the ...
Plugged in: the retail community sounds off on industry events.(retail wire)(Industry overview)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Each business morning on RetailWire.com, retail industry execs get plugged in to the latest industry news and issues with key insights from a "BrainTrust" of retail industry experts. Here are a few excerpts from these unique RetailWire online Discussions, along with results from ...
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Staying focused on helping Americans lower the cost of health care, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark., announced phase two of its $4-prescription program. The program has been ...
The Kroger Co.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. reported a total sales increase of 6.7 percent to $36.9 billion for the first two quarters of its fiscal 2007. For the same period, identical ...
SuperValu Inc.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... SuperValu Inc., Minneapolis, reported record earnings for the second quarter of its fiscal 2008, marking the wholesale and retail giant's 5th-consecutive quarter of double-digit earning per ...
H-E-B.(THE ticker)(H.E. Butt Grocery Co.)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... San Antonio-based H-E-B is launching a new store: H-E-B Cypress Market. Designed to combine the best of H-E-B's traditional stores and its Central Market stores, it is a ...
[Wine.sup.3].(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... For several years now, wine consumption amongst the couth (as well as the admittedly uncouth) has increased in such a way that wine has ousted beer as the social alcoholic beverage of choice. The reasons for wine's increased popularity over the past several years have to do with a number ...
Tops markets acquired by Morgan Stanley.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Contributing further to the current state of consolidation in the retail grocery arena, Morgan Stanley Private Equity, New York, has reached an agreement with Dutch company Ahold to buy its Tops Markets chain for $310 million. The ...
Stars score at Hannaford.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Frozen dinners and entrees with "Guiding Star" shelf tags denoting greater nutritional value moved four-and-a-half times faster than items in the category without the stars, according to Hannaford Bros., the Delhaize-owned chain based in Scarborough, Maine. Out of 25,500 rated ...
Walgreen Co.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Walgreen Co. had a busy September, achieving sales of more than $4.4 billion, up 9.5 percent from the same month last year. But the Deerfield, ...
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI).(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., released a new study indicating that distribution centers are growing more integral than ever to help ...
Whole Foods Market.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Set to open this month, a Pasadena, Calif., Whole Foods Market store will serve as the region's flagship store and the largest one in the Western ...
Costco Wholesale Corp.(THE ticker)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale Corp. announced net sales for fiscal 2007 were up 7 percent for 52 weeks. Net sales grew to $63.1 billion compared ...
Private label revitalizes a community.(the private eye)(KTA Super Stores)
Nov 01, 2007 ... So what do you do if you're a retailer in a community on the verge of economic collapse? What else? Start a private label program supplied by none other than your customers. Sound a bit too Utopian? Not necessarily, for that's exactly the roots by which Hilo, Hawaii-based KTA Super Stores ...
British packaging company Rexam recently completed the acquisition of the Owens-Illinois Plastics Packaging division, creating a world leader in rigid plastic packaging.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2007 ... British packaging company Rexam recently completed the acquisition of the Owens-Illinois Plastics Packaging division, creating a world leader in rigid plastic packaging. The company ...
Barhyte Specialty Foods.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Pendleton, Ore.-based Barhyte Specialty Foods (and the company's "Saucy Mama") have moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility, which includes a test kitchen for ...
Walgreen Co.(people)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Walgreen Co., Deerfield, Ill., recently announced that Stanley B. Blaylock and Mia M. Scholz have been promoted from divisional to corporate vice presidents. In addition to his promotion, Blaylock will retain his title of vice president of specialty pharmacy for Walgreens ...
Bruno's Supermarkets LLC.(people)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Kent Moorehas been promoted from chief financial officer of Birmingham, Ala.-based Bruno's Supermarkets LLC to the position of ...
Topco Associates LLC.(people)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Topco Associates LLC, Skokie, Ill., has promoted Randall (Randy) J. Skoda to executive vice president. Skoda will have overall responsibility for the company's center-store, perishables, pharmacy and TopSource programs, as well as product and brand innovation. Also at Topco, Frank ...
Deborah A. Kvaal has joined the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Madison, Wis., as regional marketing manager for the Midwest retail region.(people)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Deborah A. Kvaalhas joined the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Madison, Wis., as regional marketing manager for the Midwest ...
Clarinda, Iowa-based Naturally Iowa signed a distribution agreement with Organic Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of CROPP Cooperative, a consortium of 1,170 farms that produces and distributes organic dairy.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Clarinda, Iowa-based Naturally Iowa signed a distribution agreement with Organic Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of CROPP Cooperative, a consortium of 1,170 farms that produces ...
DuPont.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2007 ... DuPont, Pittsburgh, has announced the launch of the packaging industry's longest-running, independently judged global innovation awards program and has added a special emphasis on ...
Women's products for him?(the private eye)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... You may be surprised by what you find in a man's bathroom these days. Not only are men becoming more conscious of their grooming habits, but they may be borrowing beauty products from their female counterparts. According to a poll from the men's Web site, ...
The new private label offerings.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Just as the consumer has gotten more sophisticated, so have the convenience offerings available in major grocery and drug stores today. Consumers are turning to their favorite supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers as convenient places to shop for an array of financial and ...
Balancing your wheels. In life and career, a balanced approach is the key to success.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2007; ... As the years go on, consolidation at every level continues--from the number of retailers to the number of companies serving those retailers. In these days of doing more with less, with increased workloads and heightened stress levels, we often lose sight of the more important things in ...
Describe in 500 words or less ... what does Tesco's entrance into the United States mean for your business?(Thinking Inside the Box)
Nov 01, 2007; ... As this month's cover story features Tesco's arrival in the United States, I thought it would be a good time to ask what have you done about it? What thought have you put into this interesting new immigrant to our shores? Tesco certainly is not the type of newcomer envisioned by ...
British invasion: a formidable new convenience competitor will arrive in America this month, and everyone is--or should be--watching closely.(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2007; ... He is modest and unassuming. But to millions of British shoppers, not to mention grocery gurus around the globe, he is the supermarket boss with the Midas touch. And he is setting up shop in America. Sir Terry Leahy, the most powerful figure in retailing in Great Britain, is ...
Mixing it up: private label drink mixes aren't big players now, but just watch them grow.(Category Review: DRINK MIXES)
Nov 01, 2007; ... When it comes to drink mixes, manufacturers need look no further than the music industry to find the biggest supporters of their products. Take Harry Nilsson, for example, and his suggestion on how to use a mix to create the perfect concoction: "You put the lime in the coconut and drink ...
The meat is on! Dietary concerns and a consumer penchant for healthful, on-the-go snacking is helping private label expand within the meat snacks category.(Category Review: MEAT SNACKS)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Fueled by the popularity of low-carb diets earlier in the decade, the meat snacks category has since enjoyed several years of dynamic growth. However, for the past two years or so, the category has returned to normal. But "normal" is a subjective term--there certainly are areas of the ...
Water works: once again, private label bottled water posted double-digit dollar sales gains. But value-added or "enhanced" varieties promise higher margins and strong potential for future growth.(Category Review: BOTTLED WATER)
Nov 01, 2007; ... More and more consumers looking for a way to quench their thirst are reaching around carbonated soft drinks to find a bottle of water. Already the second-most popular commercial beverage, having surpassed beer in 2003, bottled water is expected to overtake soda for the number-one spot ...
Here's the scoop: no matter the season or temperature outside, private label ice cream and frozen novelties have incredible potential to be hot (make that cool) commodities.(Category Review: ICE CREAM & FROZEN NOVELTIES)
Nov 01, 2007; ... We've all done it: stealthily removed the half-gallon tub of cookie dough ice cream from the freezer and used a teaspoon (a tablespoon, if you want to confess honestly) to scrape a mouthful or two of the creamy deliciousness from the perimeter of the bucket. Replacing the container behind ...
A healthy start: bacon, sausage and ham are typical morning starters that are rich in protein, and sales growth.(Category Review: BREAKFAST MEATS)
Nov 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When we think of breakfast meat, we typically recognize "the big three:" bacon, sausage and ham. These meaty morning-starters are rich in protein--and history. For example, the word sausage is derived from the Old French word saussiche and from ...
Body language: the bath and body care category has lost some luster, but taking a closer look at evolving trends can help this niche-based area of retail grow.(Category Review: BATH & BODY CARE PRODUCTS)
Nov 01, 2007; ... It's common knowledge that if you're feeling good, you're looking good. And in our time-crunched (and often over-priced) society, it sometimes can be difficult to schedule or afford many opportunities to pamper ourselves. Therefore, a whole host of bath and body products are available to ...
Good looks and functionality: by the look of this year's PL Buyer Packaging Award winners, private label manufacturers have been dedicating themselves to breaking the NBE mold.(Special Report: PACKAGING AWARDS)(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2007; ... We put out the call for contest entries, and the industry answered with some of the most innovative, functional and downright beautiful products that have been judged in the history of the annual PL Buyer Packaging Award contest. This year's submissions clearly demonstrated that ...
Nature calls: although volumes are low in many categories, retailers with an eye toward the future are embracing private label organics.(Special Report: NATURAL AND ORGANIC)
Nov 01, 2007; ... According to the Organic Trade Association, Greenfield, Mass., sales of organic foods in the United States have grown between 17 and 22 percent each year for the past decade to almost $17 billion in 2006--more than triple the total in 1997. But organics still represent only about 3 percent ...
Understanding the Hispanic shopper: identifying the likes, dislikes and abilities of the Hispanic consumer will help attract this growing market.(Special Report: HISPANIC REPORT)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Next to organics, the growing population of Hispanic consumers is arguably the most talked about and focused-on segment in retail today. What is this group of shoppers--with a buying power of nearly $1 trillion--looking for in retail? What works in terms of marketing, merchandising and ...
Maximizing deli sales: greater assortments of prepared foods, as well as service deli meats and cheeses, are being aimed at a wide range of shopper segments.(Special Report: DELI REPORT)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Gone are the days when just having a decent service area and prepared foods program were enough to give supermarket deli operators a competitive advantage. Consumers now expect their delis to know--and provide them with--the foods and features that they ...
Adding wallop to the deli: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is blazing its own merchandising path.(Special Report: WAL-MART DELI)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has achieved its position as the world's largest retailer by leveraging an "Every Day Low Price" strategy to attract and retain value-conscious shoppers. And that blueprint extends to the deli, where price--as evidenced by the sale of $4.48 rotisserie chickens--remains ...
Lifecycle events: Marks & Spencer aligns its product lifecycle management process for swift, big-bang launches.(Special Report: PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM))(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2007 ... When trans fats first made headlines as a potential health risk, U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) was quick to respond with a massive assault down virtually every aisle. Within a year, M&S redesigned, developed, packaged and launched more than 1,200 new or reformulated trans fat-free ...
Globe trotting: some of the best opportunities for growth exist outside the borders of retailers' home countries. Cashing in on them, however, requires a country-by-country approach.(Special Report: GLOBAL RETAILING)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Thanks to advances in transportation and communication, the world is becoming a much smaller place, creating new opportunities for both consumers and retailers. On the consumer side, notes a report in the July issue of New York-based Nielsen's Consumer Insights, population growth has ...
Doing more than what's expected: the time for pondering the effects of global warming is over--it's time now for implementing change throughout the retail landscape.(Special Report: RETAILERS GOING GREEN)
Nov 01, 2007; ... By now, you would have to live in a cave not to know that there's a crucial campaign to educate and change social policy surrounding the global climate change. Between former Vice President Al Gore winning the Nobel Peace Prize (not to mention an Oscar and a Grammy), the nightly news reel ...
Shedding some light on the show: from personal care to food and specialty items, this year's PLMA Trade Show features a wide range of items.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Thanks to the growing interest in private label, store brand programs at supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers, as well as other segments selling home/office products, household goods and do-it-yourself products, the demand for these products continues to grow, and retailers ...
Breakfast smarts.(New on the Shelf)(Price Chopper)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Price Chopper has developed a "Spotlight on Education" for the retailer's line of private label children's cereal. Developed in conjunction with other organizations, the company is using the back panel of ...
Fight the sun and a cold.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New at Rite Aid are Continuous Spray Sport Sunscreen and Night Time Severe Cold medication. The sunscreen uses compressed air to make applying sunscreen neat and easy. The spray distributes an even mist for complete coverage and allows access to ...
Fortified milk.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Kroger Co. plans to help consumers fight cholesterol one glass (or bowl of cereal) at a time. The Cincinnati-based retailer now offers Kroger Active Lifestyle Fat-Free Milk fortified with plant sterols to help reduce ...
Lip care.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Target now features Target-brand Medicated Lip Balm. Designed to soothe cold sores, ...
What's trading?(New on the Shelf)(Trader Joe's Company Inc.)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Trader Joe's continues to bring out new products, and this month the retailer introduces a number of new items to help entertain, stay healthy or simply make dinner. Trader Joe's Patisserie de Vanille is what the retailer describes as a "fancy cake" made with two layers of light cake ...
Kids sunblock.(New on the Shelf)(CVS Pharmacy Inc.)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... CVS/Pharmacy features a 6-ounce bottle of continuous-spray kids sunblock. The CVS Kids Sunblock Continuous Spray comes in SPF 50 to help fight sunburn in adults and children six months of age and older. The spray allows for easy, ...
Organics and probiotics.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... New from Giant Eagle in the organic snack segment are Nature's Basket Organic Potato Chips and Nature's Basket Organic Pretzels. The potato chips are available in 5-ounce bags, in three flavors including Sea Salt, Barbecue, and Rosemary and Thyme. They have 30 percent less fat than regular ...
Full line of yogurt.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Winn-Dixie introduces a full line of yogurt with improved taste and texture to match the leading national brand. There are 14 flavors and 23 varieties in the line, which is kosher certified through the Orthodox Union. The ...
New in the blue.(New on the Shelf)(Loblaw Companies Ltd.)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Loblaw Co. continues to expand the company's Blue Menu line of President's Choice items, which features products for nearly every eating occasion. New in the line this fall are President's Choice Blue Menu Fruit and Yogurt Bars. The bars contain no ...
A select image.(New on the Shelf)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Safeway's Safeway Select brand continues to grow and establish an image, thanks to high-quality products and well-designed packaging (award-winning packaging, according to this year's panel of judges in PL Buyer's 5th Annual Packaging Awards, see page 60). Amongst a host of others, some of ...
Extending well beyond the basics: offering only quality products isn't enough effort; a successful retailer needs to be much more.(web sights)
Nov 01, 2007 ... High-quality products, good assortment and a strong overall program--incorporating both national brands and private label--are the cost of entry for successful retailers today. Having seen so many national, regional and local retailers step up their stores in an ever--challenging economic ...