Beyond groceries
Parents have to try to be patient with kids who are acting up
“You’re tired, you’re cranky, and you’re trying to get through your grocery list. This is your third stop of the day. Oh yeah, and you’re… Read More »Parents have to try to be patient with kids who are acting up
Kroger invites grocery orphans
“Winn-Dixie plans to leave the state. Kroger’s weekly advertising circular tells shoppers an awful lot about what’s going on behind the scenes in North Carolina’s… Read More »Kroger invites grocery orphans
Kroger rated top grocery chain
“The Kroger Co. ranked as the nation’s third largest retailer and the top supermarket chain in an annual list of top 100 retailers released Tuesday… Read More »Kroger rated top grocery chain
Next hot thing: Women manning the barbecue
“Grilling. It’s a girl thing. That’s how self-proclaimed BBQ Queens Karen Adler and Judith Fertig see it. The longtime pals from Kansas City are in… Read More »Next hot thing: Women manning the barbecue
Shopping list: wallpaper, lumber, a gallon of milk
“Home Depot Inc. on Monday confirmed a report in trade journal Oil Express that it’s launching a pilot project in Nashville, Tenn., to test convenience… Read More »Shopping list: wallpaper, lumber, a gallon of milk
Purchasing pros offer consumers some tips
“Getting the best value is a constant struggle. Few people know all the markets for various goods and services they buy, or are skilled at… Read More »Purchasing pros offer consumers some tips
10 Packaging Tips That Will Make Consumers Buy Your Product
Insider info! “The customer is king/queen. We have all heard this mantra. It’s up to you, the supplier, to prove it so. With these ten… Read More »10 Packaging Tips That Will Make Consumers Buy Your Product
At your service
“In one day, Amy Miller may get the oil changed, water the plants, let the carpet cleaners in and pick up dinner. All this, and… Read More »At your service
Hassle-free shopping for home needs
“Of the many items on a typical grocery list, household products are often considered the most boring, so boring they are given to the help… Read More »Hassle-free shopping for home needs
Roman shopping list deciphered
“UK researchers have deciphered a Roman soldier’s shopping list using the latest virtual technology. The discovery is part of a project by Oxford University researchers… Read More »Roman shopping list deciphered
Magic City Morning Star: A Year Already?
“Third on the list of things I’d change is the lack of proper groceries here. We have a couple of corner markets and even a… Read More »Magic City Morning Star: A Year Already?
Americans’ Weekends Focus on Family, Food and Sex
“LIFE magazine releases The Great American Weekend Study, with new information on how Americans plan, spend and want to get out of their weekends. The… Read More »Americans’ Weekends Focus on Family, Food and Sex
Grocery Store Wars!
Join the Organic Rebellion! (Requires Flash)
Great list from McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
Three Items at the Supermarket I See in a New Way, Now That I’ve Read Some Books on Literary Theory.
Add some ‘Fair Trade’ to your shopping list
“Aid Minister Marian Hobbs has challenged all New Zealanders to support developing countries by purchasing a Fair Trade product during Fair Trade Fortnight, which runs… Read More »Add some ‘Fair Trade’ to your shopping list
American Grocery Shoppers Seek Quality, Value and Convenience
“While American consumers continue to seek value in their weekly grocery shopping, value is defined differently for each and every shopper group and even individual… Read More »American Grocery Shoppers Seek Quality, Value and Convenience
Grocery shopping far from jolly time
“Grocery shopping is one of those adulthood chores done with great begrudging. Even a masochist would find examining multiple sour cream expiration dates an unpleasant… Read More »Grocery shopping far from jolly time
Super Suppers includes every ingredient, even time
“These days it’s got to be easy, and it’s got to be quick. And more and more it’s got to be something a notch above… Read More »Super Suppers includes every ingredient, even time
Twist on ‘envelope method’ could help save you money
“Do you always forget to bring your coupons with you when you go to the store? Here’s a neat little trick to make sure you… Read More »Twist on ‘envelope method’ could help save you money