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Articles in March, 2003 issue of Grocery Headquarters

• Trends in case-ready merchandising: new merchandising techniques with case-ready, vacuum packaged and carton-to-case meat products are drawing more consumers to the meat department. (Food Forum).
  by William G. Kuecker
• Produce design attracts customers: nothing draws shoppers into the store like a knockout produce department, so operators are utilizing fruits and vegetables to grab their customers' attention. (Equipment & Design).
  by David Litwak
• Drawing a line in the linoleum. (Off the Drawing Board).
  by David Litwak
• Kroger taps biometric system for secure check cashing. (Tech News & Trends).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Technology streamlines store-level pharmacies. (Nonfoods for Profit).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Developing a niche market. (From the Publisher).
  by William J. D'Alexander
• Into the sea: consumers are venturing into the seafood department and frozen seafood sections as suppliers provide high-quality, value-added, yet affordable, seafood. (Focus on Fresh).
  by Molly McLaughlin
• Using CRM to connect with the customer: retailers need to utilize CRM findings to increase market share through retaining customers, not just attracting them. (Tech Insights).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Bringing global local: by examining foreign markets, U.S. retailers can incorporate new strategies that intensify their passion for selling food and attract customers. (Global Flair).
  by Molly McLaughlin
• Grocers deliver home shopping growth: E-commerce has come a long way since the early 1990s. Grocers are taking their share of the pie through solo and partnership efforts, and various fulfillment models. (Tech Solutions).
  by Deena M. Amato-McCoy
• Taking control of the aisles: armed with data and a desire for a uniform look, retailers are exercising stricter control in the aisles. (Equipment & Design).
  by David Litwak
• Beer category shifts focus: can retailers increase beer sales by positioning themselves as a one-stop party shopping destination? (Center Store).
  by Rebecca Zimoch
• Blame Adam Smith, not Sam Walton: it may be all but impossible to beat Wal-Mart at its own game. But that doesn't mean the retail giant should automatically win if you start playing a new game. (Fast Forward).
  by Ryan Mathews
• Whole health is alive and well: as health and wellness continue to gain momentum, the time appears ripe for the industry to crank up its whole health efforts.
  by Carol Radice
• GMDC and NARMS join forces. (Nonfoods News).
  by Seth Mendelson
• The cost of good intentions: a look at the 10 truths or new (old) realities the industry still doesn't understand. (Future Forces).
  by Patrick Kiernan
• A flock of convenience: the poultry industry is continuing to introduce new products that meet the needs of time-starved consumers. (Focus on Fresh).
  by Molly McLaughlin
• 3PLS offer solutions: third party logistics companies are moving beyond simple one-service providers to offer the grocery industry a full array of services and management capabilities. (Distribution & Logistics).
  by David Litwak
• Reading into greeting cards: stagnant sales after a decade of solid growth have led many greeting card suppliers to try o reinvent their category. (Nonfoods or Profit).
  by Seth Mendelson
• The two faces of oral care: as toothpaste sales slow down and whitening products become more popular, retailers are faced with the dilemma of deciding how much space to allocate to oral care. (Nonfoods for Profit).
  by Seth Mendelson
• The chess game: major consumer packaged goods manufacturers are trying to position themselves for the inevitable upturn in the economy. Let the games begin. (Non Foods Talk).
  by Seth Mendelson