TRENTON, N.J. - Toys "R" Us on Wednesday said it will cut prices on about 200 popular items to better compete with Wal-Mart and Target, The Associated Press reports.
NEW YORK - ConAgra plans to revive the "talking tub" pitch for its Parkay spread next month with the help of a motion sensor and voice chip, Reuters reports.
WASHINGTON - A Federal Trade Commission report released Friday found that tobacco companies are spending more than ever on advertising and promotion, despite court-imposed restrictions, The Associated Press reports.
PURCHASE, New York - Just in time for summer, Pepsi-Cola has said it will launch a bright blue cola called Pepsi Blue to boost sluggish cola sales, Reuters reports.
ATLANTA - Coca-Cola Enterprises, the world's biggest bottle of Coke, is introducing the "fridge pack," a slimmer, deeper 12-pack box designed to fit better in U.S. refrigerators, The Associated Press reports.
MINNEAPOLIS - Food retailer and distributor Nash Finch has announced the grand opening of specialized food stores to serve the growing Hispanic marketplace. The first store is in Denver, Colo.
