Report Shows Retailers How To Reach Lower-Income Consumers

September 21, 2010 John McIndoe, SymphonyIRI Group

SymphonyIRI Group Inc. just released its fourth annual research reports, “The Lower-Income Shopper Report: Serving Lower-Income/Multicultural Shopper Micro-Segments.”

Walmart Aims To Invade Big Cities With Smaller Stores

September 21, 2010 Associated Press

Walmart is set to unveil aggressive plans to expand the chain’s urban footprint, building smaller stores in big cities including New York as it looks to boost slower U.S. sales.

NGA, FMA Release 2010 Independent Grocers Survey

The National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions have released the 2010 Independent Grocers Survey.

Larry C. Glasscock Appointed To Sysco’s Board Of Directors

September 20, 2010 Neil Russell, Sysco Corporation

Larry C. Glasscock Appointed to Sysco’s Board of Directors

Elizabeth Hagen To Lead Food Safety For USDA

September 20, 2010 Charles Abbott, Reuters

Elizabeth Hagen, chief medical officer for the USDA, has been confirmed by the Senate as head of food safety for the Agriculture Department.