Progressive Grocer - April 2010 - (Page 20)

Annual Report 77th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry Grocers and consumers begin the climb out of recession Giant Eagle Market District, Robinson Township, Pa. Cautıously After enduring a year of tough retail competition and ﬁnicky shopping habits, America’s grocers are ready to kiss the doom and gloom goodbye, and focus instead on the silver linings that have begun to emerge. Analysis by Michelle Moran & Jenny McTaggart Research by Debra Chanil Looking up, W 20 • Progressive Grocer • April 2010 hile the economy is still uncertain, things are looking up — and supermarket operators are too, although they’re still keeping a cautious eye out for falling objects. Many of the executives surveyed for Progressive Grocer’s 77th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry are more optimistic as they set their agendas for 2010. When asked, “Compared with a year ago, are you more or less optimistic about the retailing climate for supermarkets?”, nearly half (45.9 percent) said they are more optimistic. Only 23.6 percent are less optimistic. That’s essentially a ﬂip-ﬂop from last year’s data, when 46 percent of retailers said they were less optimistic about the retailing climate. 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 2010

Progressive Grocer - April 2010
Table of Contents
Nielsen’s Shelf Stoppers/Spotlight: Baby Needs/Baby Powder
The Lempert Report: Ways to Improve the Nutrition Facts Panel
Best Practices: The Employee Satisfaction, Productivity and Profit Connection
State of the Industry Report: Looking Up, Cautiously
Store of the Month: Standing Ovation
GMA President’s Note: Tackling Obesity: A New Blueprint for Success
Natural Meat: Where Was the Beef?
Produce: Swinging Springtime Sales
Beverage Alcohol: The Case for Beer
Breakfast Foods: The Start of Something Big
Dairy: Probiotics in Dairy and Frozen: A Healthy Pursuit
Baby Care: The Dry Season
Pet Care and Supplies: Where the Margin Is
Case Study: King of the Jungle
Tech Toolbox: A Look at the Latest Solutions
Foodservice: No Strain, No Pain
Sustainability: Green Energy is Blooming
What’s Next: Editors’ Picks for Innovative Products

Progressive Grocer - April 2010