Despite the slump in overall ad spending, agencies that target Hispanic consumers are scrambling to keep up with ever-growing campaigns. How can retailers market themselves more effectively to immigrants and first-generation Hispanic-American consumers?
Boston Beer and Bridgeport Brewing of Portland, Ore., were among the finalists for the bi-annual Brewing Industry International Awards, “the Oscars of the brewing industry.” How can stores use announcements such as this to create excitement in-store and to build incremental sales beyond a single category?
Overall satisfaction with online retail is higher than traditional retail, according to the quarterly American Customer Satisfaction Index. Why do consumers prefer to shop online?
Delhaize is expected to report a more than 20 percent rise in 2001 core profits after posting strong sales growth earlier this month thanks to acquisitions and its growing U.S. business. Which of the Delhaize America store brand formats offer the company the biggest opportunity for growth?
Albertson’s, Inc., opens its latest combination store format under the Albertson’s/Osco banner in Omaha. What challenges does Albertson’s face in achieving greater market share and profitability?
Under tremendous pressure to focus on their bottom lines, traditional retailers could re-evaluate and scale back, or terminate investments in their e-commerce operations. Does retailing make business sense online?
Tesco PLC countered accusations that its pricing strategy was a scam and that it had formed a pricing cartel with Sainsbury as “rubbish.” How should retailers deal with negative publicity?
Mayor Richard Daley, impressed by Harrods in London, invitated owner Mohamed Al Fayed to set up shop in Chicago. Will Harrods be able to duplicate its retailing success if it opens in the U.S.?
Bill H. Wynn, retired president of the 1.4 million member United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) and a primary architect of the modern labor movement, passed away after a recent illness. Has the retail industry benefited from unionization?
Shoppers are set to cash in as the four leading supermarket chains prepare for their fiercest price war yet. How should Tesco (and retailers in general) deal with negative publicity?