FMI, in concert with the National Grocers Association and the Food Industry Executives Association, held its annual Day in Washington congressional fly-in this week. The government relations team hosted supermarket executives from more than 30 states. The purpose of the…
Though consumers have quickly adopted smartphones and social media, loss prevention teams are still in the early stages of identifying the risks and challenges of new technologies. In the wrong hands, these new and powerful tools bring new challenges for…
Shoppers are more receptive to ads when they are actively looking for something to buy, even ads that are somewhat unrelated to what they're looking to buy, according to a Shopzilla-Aisle A survey. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed agreed that…
About 49% of consumers say they want to make purchases just as easily online and on their mobile devices as they do in the store, illustrating the need for retailers to have a strong omnichannel presence, according to a survey…
More grocers are adding dietitians to advise shoppers on healthful food choices. The experts, who offer services such as nutrition consultation and supermarket tours, often appear on television and radio shows, helping grocery chains bolster their brand and differentiate themselves…
Demand for shorts and sandals fell sharply in the last week of March, compared to the same month last year, as colder-than-average days had consumers putting off warm-weather purchases. The cold weather leading into Easter proved positive for some retail…
After two months of negative factors weighing against consumers, spending growth seen this year is expected to pick up. Reduced debt, rising employment and declining energy costs also are seen as stimulants. "Headwinds in February were temporary. They are going…
Smart and successful retail hiring starts with finding candidates who genuinely like and want to know about other people, says retail legend and former Macy's West CEO Bob Mettler. He explains with examples, including research into Asian beauty retail operations…
The Senate has approved a nonbinding budget resolution with an amendment allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax. The amendment, which echoes the Marketplace Fairness Act, gained support from both parties. Full Story.