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Nielsen Research Real-world data for grocers The Nielsen Company has identified several new trends representing real opportunities for grocery retailers and CPG companies to succeed in today’s economy. Keeping up With the Economy Insights and Opportunities in Uncertain Times By Todd Hale and James Russo T 20 • Progressive Grocer • April 2009 hese days, it’s difficult to go 24 hours without being hit with sobering news about the economy. Homes and stock portfolios have lost value, credit markets are tight, income growth in existing jobs remains flat, and unemployment is on the rise. At the same time, consumers are experiencing higher prices for food, fuel, health care and education. Not surprisingly, many are anxious. A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T www.progressivegrocer.com http://www.progressivegrocer.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Progressive Grocer - April 2009

Progressive Grocer - April 2009
Contents
Nielsen's Shelf Stoppers/Spotlight: Salty Snacks/Variety Snack Packs
Market Snapshot: Cleveland, Ohio
Independents Report: How Jax Markets' MacAloney Triumphed Over Adversity
Lempert Report: Consumers in Command
Nielsen Report: Keeping Up With the Economy: Insights and Opportunities in Uncertain Times
Store of the Month: Close to Home
Sustainability Best Practices: It's Not Easy Being Green
Give Green, Get Green
Store of the Month: The Collection
Household Cleaners: Green Clean Is Growing
Meat Conference: Annual Meat Conference Rustles Up Retailers, Vendors to Denver
Produce: Organic Opportunities
Meat: Premium Possibilities
Reusable Bags: Paper, Plastic or Yours?
Technology: Priced to Sell
Equipment: A Flash of Green
What's Next: Editors' Picks for Innovative Products

Progressive Grocer - April 2009