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  • COVER STORY: Stolen profits

    As more retailers put loss prevention at the forefront, they'll need to rely on a mix of new technology and basic training -- with commitment from the executive suite down to the checkout line.

  • FRESH FOOD: Cutting it close

    With the FDA's scrutiny of produce-handling practices bound to heighten, retailers can play a more active role than ever in keeping their products and sales safe and secure.

  • GROCERY: Touchdown!

    An extra week of Super Bowl merchandising gives retailers the chance to score extra sales.

  • FEATURE: Center of attention

    Smart operators such as Supervalu are heeding the call from trade groups to protect the supermarket's core grocery business.

  • NONFOODS: David vs. Goliath

    Cub Foods uses agility and precision to compete in the tough home entertainment category.

  • Wal-Mart Attempts to Block Zoning Rules in Maryland

    WASHINGTON - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is taking steps to ensure its future in Maryland by adamantly opposing zoning rules that have been proposed in Montgomery County.

  • Asda Broadens Range of Fair Trade Products

    LEEDS, England - U.K. grocer Asda yesterday introduced four new Cafedirect hot beverage lines in response to the success of this year's Fairtrade Fortnight, a two-week awareness campaign that, according to the retailer, led to a huge increase in sales of fair trade products at the its stores.

  • Self-checkout Use Jumped 80 Percent in 2003: Study

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. - North American consumers transacted nearly $128 billion in sales using self-checkout lanes, ticketing kiosks, and other self-service machines in 2003 -- but for some retailers, high-touch is still the way to go.

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