Wal-Mart Tests Its Own Candy Store Within a Supercenter
Wal-Mart continues to stay focused on its “retailtainment” strategy and it clearly sees the Kid Connection as an opportunity to drive take-home candy sales.
Author: George Anderson
George Anderson has extensive executive-level experience in editorial, marketing and sales in the advertising, retail/wholesale and print, video and digital media industries.
Mr. Anderson has served as the editorial voice of RetailWire since the site's founding in 2002 and has been interviewed by a wide variety of media outlets including the Charlotte Observer, Providence Journal, MarketWatch, NPR, Wall Street Journal Radio and others.
Previously, Mr. Anderson served as president and creative director of the IdeaBeat Creative division of IdeaBeat.com. His duties included creating Online Profit Guides and Company Spotlights recognized as "Best of the Net" by About.com for a blue-chip list of consumer goods manufacturers and technology companies.
Before joining IdeaBeat, Mr. Anderson created a successful sales and marketing communications and custom publishing company called Not Your Average Agency.
Mr. Anderson's experience includes eight years with Progressive Grocer Associates/Maclean Hunter Media, where he held a variety of marketing services and sales management roles. His assignments included work in the company's four divisions including Progressive Grocer, Frozen Food Age, Retail Technology, and Retail Insights (Supermarket Insights and Convenience Store Insights video division.)
Toys “R” Us Tries Russian Stacking Doll Method in Supermarkets
Toys “R” Us does not seem to fit with Ahold’s food from every direction philosophy (food service, supermarket, home delivery, c-store) so a merger doesn’t appear likely. Is there a strategic advantage this toy store-within-a-store concept gives Giant/Ahold that we are missing?
Kmart Scrubbed Software Projects Intended to Help with Supply Chain
What priorities should Kmart set if it wants to emerge from Chapter 11?
State Lawmakers Look to Sin to Cover Shortfalls
Isn’t it time that all consumption was taxed and that targeted levies such as gas, alcohol, income, capital gains and succession taxes were eliminated?
Consumers See Economy Glass as Half Full
Even the perpetually glum Alan Greenspan in testimony before Congress this week sounded relatively optimistic about the economy’s prospects for 2002. Do not count on a big rebound, however. That might not happen until 2004.
Heinz Squirts Flavored Ketchup at Adult Palate
The good news is that Heinz’ new items don’t appear to be a me-too which offers hope that consumers will buy these products in addition to the condiments that usually purchase.
Tesco and Safeway Sets Sail Where Webvan Failed
Will Tesco’s home delivery system play in Portland?
Foggy Strategy Clouds Kmart’s Future
Kmart has many obstacles to overcome if it is to emerge successfully from Chapter 11.
Analyst Defines Next Generation of Retail Winners
What other retailers have earned your R-E-S-P-E-C-T for connecting with consumers?
Kmart Board Needs Infusion, Discusses Bankruptcy
Many Wall Street types are talking about Chapter 11 as the only way out for Kmart. Holiday sales were miserable and earnings were in the red. Kmart needs a major cash infusion to stay afloat.