January / February 2014

retailers are constantly looking for ways to differentiate themselves. Many are turning to store remodels to enhance the shopping experience and increase trip frequency.

Fresh and perishable foods are an important profit center for food retailers, who are expanding their offerings and improving their display facilities.

Sprouts Farmers Market is rising fast in the world of upscale, natural/organic grocery retailing. It is aggressively expanding beyond its base in the West. CEO Doug Sanders spoke with Retail Leader about Sprouts' strategy of making healthy food more accessible and affordable to average consumers.

During the past year, national brands captured share across five of the 10 largest CPG categories, and share of dollar sales remains 18 percent. Private label share has also increased across half of the largest CPG categories, with drug, convenience and dollar channels showing the most momentum.

Sen began her career at Zayre Corp., which at the time was a conglomerate of retail businesses, including BJ's. She spent a decade there, then managed a transfer to BJ's when Zayre spun off its warehouse club business in the late 1980s.

to improve loyalty programs that maximize the customer experience. But the data collection that comes along with these programs has raised concerns about individual privacy.

"The missions of FMI and Retail Leader are closely aligned: to provide information about the highest standards and quality of the food supply in the world." – Harry Stagnito, President and CEO

In reality, that's how every company would like its employees to perform, but how can this ideal be encouraged, and measured?

Here is a short list of topics for you to consider in thinking about change:

Or so said American scientist, activist and educator Linus Pauling.

In the "old days"–which still exist in many stores–it was as simple as translating signs and labels into another language. Then it became a matter for a designated individual, or a team in larger organizations, who offered advice and recommendations that may or may not have been followed.

many retailers are rolling out a "click-and-collect" shopping model that allows shoppers to make their grocery purchases online and then pick up their wares at a designated location.