JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Consumers are shopping at drug stores for groceries and household needs as much as for prescription and over-the-counter medications, according to a new study from Acosta Group. With channel growth credited to consumers’ focus on health and wellness during the pandemic, drug stores have continued to drive traffic. The Acosta Group study,
Technology is constantly giving retailers and suppliers new ways to figure out exactly what their customers want, and new ways to deliver those goods and services. Traditionally the main way to determine what shoppers want has been to look at what they buy, and technology has made it easier to do that. The rollout of
This holiday season, shoppers are getting organized. How can retailers respond? With the peak holiday season fast approaching, rising prices and fluctuating stock levels wouldn’t have been on any shopper’s — or any retailer’s — wish list. However, while U.S. consumers are undoubtedly taking steps to organize their seasonal shopping more carefully this year, retailers
Finding ways to connect with shoppers and draw in new consumers is an ongoing effort that needs constant reevaluation based on market conditions, the evolution of shopping behaviors, trends and the economy. One trend that continues to shape retailers’ strategies is the self-care movement. As consumers take more responsibility and control of their own or
Finding ways to connect with your shoppers and draw in new consumers is an ongoing effort that needs constant reevaluation based on market conditions, the evolution of shopping behaviors, trends and the economy. One trend that continues to shape retailers’ strategies is the self-care movement. As consumers take more responsibility and control of their own
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu Inc. has consolidated the merchandising staff for three of its retail divisions, eliminating 21 positions, and shuffled some managerial roles. Responsibility for all merchandising for Supervalu’s Farm Fresh, Shoppers and Shop ’n Save East divisions has been shifted to the merchandising department at Shoppers, based in Bowie, Md. As a result, 21