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Articles in August, 2002 issue of Grocery Headquarters

• Can fingerprints fight terrorism? By arming their front end with biometric arsenals, retailers can fight back against fraudulent check rings and criminals with more devious goals. (Tech Insights).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Regulating bad behavior: by taking harassment and discrimination complaints seriously--investigating them, taking appropriate action and counseling the victim--retailers can avoid costly lawsuits.
  by Megan Ladage
• A new meal marketing paradigm: are retailers marketing prepared foods correctly. (Focus on Fresh).
  by David Litwak
• Hosiery: Jed Holland, vice president and general manager of Kayser-Roth, believes consumer trends an technology developments bode well for the hosiery category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Jed Holland
• Do what you can, not what you have to: doing everything you have to do is not enough to ensure that discrimination in the workplace doesn't occur or that you won't be held leqally accountable. (Fast Forward).
  by Ryan Mathews
• Health & Beauty Care.
• Mouthwash. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Wes Pringle
• Disposable diapers. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Vincent Colonna
• General Merchandise.
• Books/magazine. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Victor Longworth
• Pharmacy: Harry Lattanzio, president of PRS Pharmacy Services, speaks about today's pharmacy issues and the pharmacies of the future. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Harry Lattanzio
• Soap: Bob Avena, personal wash category captain for unilever HPC, on how cosmeceuticals and experiential products are changing the bath category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Bob Avena
• One on one with Joe Solis, vice president of marketing, Premier Greetings. (Advertorial).
• The fat wars: what is the supermarket's role in the fight against obesity? (Washington Perspective).
  by Cecelia Blalock
• To Russia with love: if Wal-Mart acquires Russia's "ProfanKo," we'll be witnessing another interesting case of trying to translate a successful format from one culture to another. (Off the Drawing Board).
  by David Litwak
• GM/HBC Consumer buying behavior.
• Thermal analgesics: the new category of thermal analgesics is driven by consumer demand and need, says Brian Niccol, brand manager of Procter & Gamble's ThermaCare North America. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Brian Niccol
• Filling a vacuum: overhead vacuum drainage allows retailers to add a fixture or even a complete service department anywhere in the store with minimal construction and expense. (Equipment & Design).
  by David Litwak
• Private label: Don Cacciola, marketing manager of Ferrania Imaging Technologies, on how to build a corporate brand identity through private label products. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Don Cacciola
• Smokeless tobacco: regional tastes and demographics play a significant role in managing the smokeless tobacco category, according to Dave Savoca, president of Smokey Mountain Chew. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Dave Savoca
• Stationery. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Steven Jacober
• Oral care: speed-to-market on new products remains a critical way supermarkets can better merchandise the oral care category, according to Norm Loringer, director of trade development for Colgate-Palmolive. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Norm Loringer
• Top HBC Categories. (Nonfoods Handbook).
• Dolls: Sandra Crawford, president and general manager of Zapf Creation, on how dolls can build profits and drive store traffic. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Sandra Crawford
• Data analysis could solve $600 billion fraud losses. (Tech News & Trends).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Produce: crossing the border; the changing environment in produce has raised concerns over the state of the category. By staying aware of trends, retailers can remain ahead of the curve. (Focus on Fresh).
  by Molly McLaughlin
• Trends in packaging--go green go: in an effort to cut down on packaging waste, companies are turning to nature for solutions. (Focus on Fresh).
  by Carol Radice
• Putting super back into shopping trips: a recent report from the American Greetings Research Council found that the interplay between food and nonfoods departments attracts shoppers, creates excitement and builds profits. (Nonfood for Profit).
  by Seth Mendelson
• Film: Garry Briddon, vice president of business development for Kodak's consumer imaging division, on how the food industry can capture sales in the film category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Garry Briddon
• Changing power sources: the battle for market share in the battery category will be determined by which company has the most power in its product. (Nonfoods for Profit).
  by Seth Mendelson
• Lighting. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Steven M. Goldmacher
• Dietary supplements: Jeff Lind, vice president of marketing for Windmill Health Products, on how retailers can target the baby boom demographic through traditional vitamins and specialty/niche supplements. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Jeff Lind
• Feminine hygiene. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Steve Bosking
• Prepaid communications: Phil Graves, vice president of product development for U.S. South Communications, a regulated subsidiary of InComm, on how retailers can take advantage of the surge in wireless airtime sales. (Nonefoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Phil Graves
• Foot care: Steve Head, vice president of sales for Implus Footcare LLC, on the state of foot care and how to boost sales. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Steve Head
• A good store manager: to find and keep top-quality store managers, retailers may want to redesign the job. (Raftery on Performance).
  by Dan Raftery
• Candles: Marcia Terstage, brand manager of Guild-House, a division of American Greetings, on the expanding candle category. (Nonfoods Handbook Advertorial).
  by Marcia Terstage
• Hair care: innovative hair care products based on consumer needs are keeping the hair care category strong, according to Sarah Allen, senior brand manager for suave masterbrand. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Sarah Allen
• Back on the farm: Chuck Bonson wanted to create a traditional Midwestern community shopping experience in his new Bonson's Pick'n Save store, but with modern touches usually found in more upscale supermarkets. (Equipment & Design).
  by David Litwak
• The only thing to fear...: before Wal-Mart even thinks about coming to town, savvy grocers can fight back by introducing their own unique and well-developed merchandising and expansion programs. (Nonfoods Talk).
  by Seth Mendelson
• A beverage bonanza: across the board, manufacturers from large to small are responding to consumers' thirst for variety with a slew of new products. Is your chain ready? (Center Store).
  by Rebecca Zimoch
• Disposable wipes. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by John Culligan
• Baby care: Elizabeth Christie, CEO of Avent America Inc., on how shifting consumer purchasing patterns are affecting the baby care market. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Elizabeth Christie
• Condoms: more women are buying condoms and are consequently impacting the category's product development, packaging and promotion, says Mark McGreevy, vice president of sales, Durex Consumer Products. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Mark McGreevy
• Taking responsibility: today's consumer has good reason to be wary about corporate behavior, including the supermarket industry's. (From the Publisher).
  by William J. D'Alexander
• Cough drops: the future of the cough drop category lies in product innovation, says Bill Higgins, business unit director for the cough/throat need state at Adams, a division of Pfizer. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Bill Higgins
• The ins & outs of inventory flow: the efficient movement of inbound and outbound freight through the warehouse impacts inventory management, as well as a chain's bottom line. (Distribution & Logistics).
  by David Litwak
• 0The ice age cometh-again: supermarkets are now primarily using ice as a consumable product, rather than as a display aid. Ice machine manufacturers are changing their product lines to meet new needs. (Equipment Design).
  by David Litwak
• IR Retail Solutions' Steve Stucky: IR Retail Solutions' Steve Stucky sheds light on how the new company can save operating costs and improve profits for retailers. (Going in-Depth with).
  by David Litwak
• Sunglasses: Tom Fourt, vice president of marketing for FosterGrant, on how retailers can achieve a competitive edge in the sunglass category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Tom Fourt
• Pet care: Randy Hinshaw, vice president of sales and marketing for Kaytee Products Inc., on the growing field of pet care for domestic birds and small animals. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Randy Hinshaw
• Wanted: Comprehensive approach to nonfoods. (Nonfoods Handbook).
  by Seth Mendelson
• Bandages: Alan Nash, president of SciVolutions Inc., on how ease of use and complete solutions, along with consumer education, will drive bandage sales. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Alan Nash
• Meat expose continues to sting: despite the "What, me worry?" stance of Wall Street, retailers should expect ongoing challenges. (A View from Wall Street).
  by Gary Giblen
• IT eliminates out-of-stocks, fills store shelve: data analysis, collaboration and forecasting tools help retailers keep shelves stocked and customers returning. (Tech Solutions).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Batteries: Lou Martire, vice president of trade development, Energizer, on how technology will drive continued growth of the battery category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Lou Martire
• Sustainability and packaging can go hand-in-hand: the global grocery packaging industry is at a major crossroads due to changing market dynamics and growing environmental concerns. (Food Forum).
  by Randy Howard
• TOP GM Categories. (Nonfoods Handbook).
• Greeting cards: Dan Moraczewski, vice president of the supermarket channel for American Greetings, on how demographics are key to building sales. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Dan Moraczewski
• The real thing: it is clear that supermarkets are still losing market share to other mass market outlets. That trend can be changed, but it will require immediate action from the grocery store industry. (Nonfoods Handbook).
  by Seth Mendelson
• Whole health: as the U.S. self-care market undergoes dramatic changes, retailers can position grocery as a destination for all of consumers' health needs, says Richard Alleger, vice president of Rodale Inc. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Richard Alleger
• Photo processing: Mark DeSimone, Gretag's senior vice president sales and service for the Americas, on the state of the photo processing category. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).
  by Mark DeSimone
• Cat litter. (Nonfoods Handbook: Advertorial).