Research & Analysis

It makes good business sense for grocers to invest in their own real estate.

The sales trends in liquor merchandising -- exotic flavors, holiday gift packs, low-carb diets, and superpremium products -- are so promising it's almost scary.

Industry executives turn to compact continuing education programs for new insights and opportunities.

Several greeting card companies are developing high-quality designs and merchandising tools to help supermarkets jump-start sales and increase profits.

In the aftermath of Fleming's implosion, a new order of wholesaling has arisen for large national retailers and regional players and co-ops alike.

Progressive Grocer talks with Carol Christison, executive director of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association.

CHICAGO - Target Corp. is planning an expansion of a new prototype store model that it quietly unveiled in October, adding more food items and reorganizing departments in hopes of getting more shoppers into the discount stores.

CARTERET, N.J. - Pathmark Stores here is cutting its first-quarter and full-year profit estimates because of food inflation, troubled promotional programs, and increased medical costs, according to an article in today's Newark Star-Ledger.