Sales & Marketing

NEW YORK -- Not since the big hairstyles of the 80s has gel and mousse been so popular. Diversity in personal styles and the acceptance of daily style alterations are evidenced in the surge in usage of hair gels, mousses, sprays, and accessories, all of which are stimulating growth in the U.S. hair care market, according to a new study by market research firm Packaged Facts.

CHICAGO - Market research firm Information Resources, Inc. last week published a new report to serve as a guidebook for retailers looking to boost the performance of their private label offerings.

WASHINGTON -- Retailers can expect to see a surge in gift card sales this holiday season, according to the fourth annual National Retail Federation (NRF) Gift Card Survey, conducted by BIGresearch. This year's survey estimated that gift card sales will total $24.81 billion this holiday season, a $6 billion increase over 2005.

MATTHEWS, N.C. - Harris Teeter is going back to school for its latest in-store promotions, thanks to a new fundraising campaign developed by Cerritos, Calif.-based Mass Connections, a leading retail marketing services company.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Americans are concerned about whether they food they buy in stores and eat in restaurants is safe, according to results of a survey conducted online lat month by Harris Interactive.

CHICAGO - Market research firm Information Resources, Inc. last week published a new report to serve as a guidebook for retailers looking to boost the performance of their private label offerings.

Washington, D.C. - In an effort to raise awareness that its safe to eat fresh spinach again, Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) and Rep. Wayne Gilchrest (R-Md.) hosted a "Spinach Is Back" Congressional luncheon with a number of administration and public health officials last week.

QUINCY, Mass. and LANDOVER, Md. -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Giant Food joined with Commerce, Calif.-based Earthwise Bag Co., Inc. to launch a resusable shopping bag program Friday at their 565 combined stores throughout New England and the Mid Atlantic states.