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With consumers set to continue on a path of conservative consumption in the near future, retailers and manufacturers need to focus on innovation and affordability to keep registers busy in 2010.

As the clock ticks down on Super Bowl Sunday, grocers seeking to score big gains need to be ready to "wing it" for maximum impact.

A top industry exec elucidates how smart retailers and manufacturers are engaging cautious shoppers.

This wrap-up of the latest packaging applications reveals a sleek melding of form and function.

The economy, menu selection, ideal departmental formats and successful promotional strategies factor heavily in Part 2 of PG's deli/bakery/prepared foods roundtable discussion.

Winn-Dixie remodels and rebrands to make freshness first on the list.

The beverage alcohol industry recalibrates to meet the needs of a wary consumer.

Fairly compensating family members who work for their companies can be tricky for independent supermarket owners — unless they adopt a strict “business first” philosophy.

Tools are now available to place promotions anywhere shoppers look.

New vendor partnerships are extending the reach of price and promotion optimization software.

Sales of energy drinks and shots have been soaring — but has the economy shot down category growth of the premium drinks?

Editors' picks for innovative products

As the migration to category management for fresh food marches on, efforts to ease the burden of a tough economy in the produce category are producing a mixed bag of results.

The Supermarket Guru peers deep into his crystal ball to see what trends this coming year will bring for the food industry.

Total supermarket sales were $430.3 billion, up $13.2 billion from the $417.2 billion recorded in 2007 -- continuing the trend of slightly higher percentage increases in each of the past five years, according to Progressive Grocer's 62nd Annual Consumer Expenditures Study (CES), now greatly expanded from the eight-page print edition to 35 pages of research.

Learn the 25 strategic points of difference to set your brand apart from the rest.

Editors' picks for innovative products

This changing market is driven by a wide range of influences.

Store tours give insights into not only what's happening in the grocery industry, but also what's happening in the communities they serve.

A roundup of new fixture products — displays, signage holders and innovative shelving solutions.

Social networking brings consumer messages into focus. Sitting on the sidelines just won't cut it anymore.

Retailers and marketers shared insights on serving the needs of the growing Latino market.

Perimeter promotions can help grocers make their goal of healthy fourth-quarter sales, by tapping into the exciting run-up to the Super Bowl, as well as other fall and winter seasonal opportunities.

The refrigerated meats category is heating up as a critical platform for retailers to capitalize on key consumer trends.

Giant-Carlisle CEO Sander van der Laan brings Dutch retailing expertise to U.S. stores.



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