Former Nash Finch CEO Takes Over at Borders
Some believed that George Jones was on the right track with changes he was implementing at Borders Group. Others clearly were not satisfied with the pace of change. As of yesterday, Mr. Jones is out, being replaced by "turnaround expert" Ron Marshall, the former top executive at Nash Finch. What do you think about Borders management changes?
'Foodies' Defined and Desirable
According to a study from Packaged Facts (PF), "foodies" represent 14.4 percent of the U.S. population and are early adopters/influencers of not only food but other cultural trends such as shopping, fashion, nutriment and cars. How much influence do foodies have in driving innovation and trial across food categories?
Weis Price Freeze Creates a Buzz
Weis Markets' recent announcement it was "freezing" prices on 2,400 items has brought it national attention, highlighting the chain's move at a time when consumers are struggling with the effects of the recession. How successful or unsuccessful will Weis Markets' price freeze be in helping the chain to bring in new shoppers and keep them?