Member News Function Helps You Get the Word Out
November 20, 2009 by Newsfeed Editor
Filed under Friday Focus
Join the growing list of companies who use the News from Members function on www.narms.com to help them get press releases and announcements to the marketplace. By simply adding membernews@narms.com to your PR distribution email list, you can leverage the tremendous traffic on our website to help publicize your company’s personnel moves, strategic plans and customer wins.
Many have asked how they can get their company news release published in NARMS Newsfeed. The answer is that you really can’t. Newsfeed is dedicated to monitoring and bringing stories to you from independent, objective media sources and to a lesser degree, an outlet for NARMS association news. Should one of your releases get picked up by an independent source, you can certainly bring that to the attention of the NARMS staff for inclusion. However you can and should email your press release to membernews@narms.com so they can be placed in News from Members.
Our website, www.narms.com, is read by tens of thousands of people. Everyone from field merchandisers to industry peers to prospective customers visit the site on a regular basis to stay in touch with industry happenings and to access world-class at-retail merchandising and marketing companies. Your press release copy will appear in the Member News section word for word as you intended it to be read. The preferred method is to either attach an MS Word document to the email or simply include your message in the body copy of the email. Please do not send .pdf or graphic files for this application.It’s time to be heard, Put membernews@narms.com on your PR distribution list today!
Nov 13, 2009 IRI / Morning NewsBeat
November 18, 2009 by admin
Filed under IRI/MorningNewsBeat.com
Below is the list of articles you will find for the week ending 11/13/09 edition of Retail Industry News.
- Sedano’s Buys Three Albertsons Locations, Expands Into Central Florida
- Sansolo Speaks: “In Friends We Trust?”
- Walmart To Relieve Black Friday Stress By Extending It Into Previous Day
- ShopRite Supermarkets is Launching a New iPhone Application
- FastNewsBeat
- The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
- The Balance Sheet
NARMS-U Educational Schedule Coming Together
November 13, 2009 by Newsfeed Editor
Filed under Friday Focus, News Finds
We are pleased to report that the NARMS-U Spring Conference Seminar Schedule is evolving into what should be a truly enriching educational experience. The Conference is scheduled for April 17-20 at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa. Today, we would like to share the latest revision of the schedule.
We get things started on Sunday, April 18 with the first session running from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. During that time we have, “2010 Sampling Survey Findings,” by Dr. Kenny Herbst of Wake Forest University; “The Down Under Perspective on Merchandising,” by Kevin Moore of Crossmark Australia; “HR Update,” by Russ Hollrah and Craig Sherman; “Partnering with Your Customers to Create Superior Value,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin and, “Neuromarketing and the Future of Retail,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin.
We then jump to Tuesday, April 20 for a 9:00 – 10:00 AM block. This session features, “Beyond WOW Customer Service,” by Myra Golden; “NARMS Certify U and You,” by Larry Dorr; “Three Principles for Marketing Today,” by Nancy Wong of the University of Wisconsin; “Branding Up and Down the Value Chain,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin and, “The Values-Based Retailer,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin.
After a quick half-hour break, we have another group on Tuesday, April 20 running from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Among these are, “This Is The time For A Change,” by Dave and Laura Butler; “2010 Emerging Retail Trends,” by Mark Hunter – The Sales Hunter; “Partnering with Your Customers to Create Superior Value,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin; “Neuromarketing & the Future of Retail,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin and, “The Psychology of Choice,” by Nancy Wong of the University of Wisconsin.
Because we know that you may want to attend several of these seminars that are going on simultaneously, have no worries. As you have already seen, there will be repeat performances throughout the conference. It start on Tuesday at 11:45 – 12:45 with The Down Under Perspective on Merchandising, 2010 Emerging Retail Trends, The Values-Based Retailer, Three Principles for Marketing Today and Branding Up & Down the Value Chain.
Later that afternoon on Tuesday, April 20 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM there will be yet another chance to catch 2010 Sampling Survey Findings, Beyond WOW Customer Service, NARMS Certify U & You and The Psychology of Choice.
As you can see, we are building an agenda to provide you with maximum value and education under the NARMS-U banner. We hope you will avail yourselves to this exciting opportu
Nov 6, 2009 IRI / Morning NewsBeat
November 11, 2009 by Editor
Filed under IRI/MorningNewsBeat.com
Below is the list of articles you will find for the week ending 11/6/09 edition of Retail Industry News.
- Tesco’s US Reboot Extends To Fresh & Easy Website
- CPG Innovation: Going In Two Different Directions
- Sansolo Speaks: “The Power of Fun”
- Family Dollar At 50: “We Still Have The Same Basic Principles”
- 7-Eleven To Offer Different Kind Of Big Gulp
- FastNewsBeat
- The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
- The Balance Sheet
- Executive Suite
Upcoming Webinar to Share 2009 Survey of At-Retail Marketing Services
November 6, 2009 by Newsfeed Editor
Filed under Friday Focus
What if you could read the minds of decision makers at leading packaged goods vendors and retailers in regards to at-retail merchandising and marketing services? Well now you do not have to! Join us for the next NARMS Webinar on Thursday, November 12 at 1:00 P.M CST as we present, “The 2009 Survey of At-Retail Marketing Services.” Chris Dammann of The Christopher Group will share the findings of this attitudinal survey directed at the users and benefactors of at-retail marketing service companies. The NARMS Webinar series is sponsored by Natural Insight and brought to you through the technology of ReadyTalk.
The hour-long session will help you to gain trading partner insights, identify market needs and opportunities, quantify the value of at-retail activities and track marketplace conditions. You are invited to register for this event now! This NARMS Webinar is another in a series of member educational offerings by NARMS – U.
Dammann of The Christopher Group is one of the original at-retail marketing services observers and commentators. Having spent six years with an original member of NARMS, he combines that industry knowledge with the objectivity of nine years as an independent market research writer and consultant. Dammann last conducted this survey for NARMS in 2004 and is a frequent contributor to the NARMS InfoShare library. He is also editor-in-chief of NARMS Newsfeed and the author of the weekly Friday Focus blog on www.narms.com.
The session is complimentary to NARMS members as a membership service but is also made available to other interested persons at a non-member rate of $99.95. We encourage you to share this invitation with other co-workers and anyone else who might gain value from this information-sharing opportunity.
Oct 30, 2009 IRI / Morning NewsBeat
November 3, 2009 by Editor
Filed under IRI/MorningNewsBeat.com
Below is the list of articles you will find for the week ending 10/30/09 edition of Retail Industry News.
- Southwestern Connecticut Sees New Grocery Competition
- Sansolo Speaks: “The Undiscovered Market”
- Costco Set To Accept Food Stamps Nationwide
- Kroger Offers Superior Traceability With New Salad Line
- New Seasons Takes Unorthodox Approach To Healthy Food Marketing
- Meijer Simplifies Pricing, Discounting Program
- Food Lion Introduces “Cascading Refrigeration System”
- FastNewsBeat
- Executive Suite
PIC Division to Update Study
October 30, 2009 by Newsfeed Editor
Filed under Friday Focus
In 2006, the Professional Installation (PIC) Division of NARMS published a study called, “Building out the Future of Retail.” The study defined what PIC companies are, what they do, and where they do it. The study and the companion document were well received and have been serving this division well since publishing. The PIC committee has decided that it is time to refresh, renew and augment the project in time for the 2010 Spring Conference in Tampa. If you are a PIC member company, or part of your business falls into this segment, NARMS will be calling on you for your input.
During the last two PIC committee conference calls, plans have emerged for a refresh of the 2006 project. The new project is being dubbed, “Continuing to Build out the Future of Retail.” NARMS has partnered with The Christopher Group, who also conducted the last study in 2006.
The study is a position paper that helps build the case for looking to a professional installation company when undertaking new stores, remodels, acquisition conversions or category remodels, etc. It will define the companies, what part of the process they execute and the unique quality, time and cost saving expertise they bring to the table. This study will also update the size of the potential marketplace and present several case studies that demonstrate the division in action.
The process for the research will include extensive monitoring of top retailer plans for the near future, interviews with PIC industry leaders and an on-line survey that will be sent to all PIC member companies. The goal of the committee is 100 percent participation by the members of the division. Since this research will benefit all PIC members, the goal seems reasonable.
A breakout session is scheduled for the unveiling of the research at the 2010 NARMS Spring Conference at the Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa. Stay tuned for more details and look for the on-line survey soon.
Oct 23, 2009 IRI / Morning NewsBeat
October 27, 2009 by Editor
Filed under IRI/MorningNewsBeat.com
Below is the list of articles you will find for the week ending 10/23/09 edition of Retail Industry News.
- Supervalu Gets Out Of Urban Fresh Business
- Tesco Tests Self-Checkout-Only Store In UK
- Walmart Announces “Deep Savings” Initiative
- Supervalu Plans To Double Number Of Save-A-Lot Stores
- C-Store Association Announces Two New Initiatives
- Not Exactly A Blue Christmas, But…
- Sansolo Speaks: “Silo Busters”
- Target To Offer Discounts To Shoppers With Reusable Bags
- Walmart Looks To Small Formats As Engine For Big Growth
- FastNewsBeat
- The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
- The Balance Sheet
- Executive Suite
Webinar Looks at Hiring and Firing
October 23, 2009 by Newsfeed Editor
Filed under Friday Focus
Hiring the right people and parting ways with the wrong ones presents one of the biggest challenges to any business. Next Tuesday, you have an opportunity to join your colleagues and hear from experts on the topic. The next NARMS webinar - Hiring and Firing: What you can and can not do - will be presented on Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00 pm CDT. This session is another in the continuing series of member educational offerings by NARMS-U. The NARMS Webinar Series is sponsored by Natural Insight and powered by the technology of ReadyTalk.
The hour-long event will feature Paula Cozzi Goedert and Jeremy B. Lewin of Barnes & Thornburg. They will offer practical tips for developing a strong workforce by asking the right questions before you hire and safely weeding out poor performers after. Get the inside scoop from a former EEOC investigator on best practices for hiring, firing, job eliminations and layoffs.
Goedert is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP where she is a member of the Business, Tax and Real Estate Group. Ms. Goedert serves as legal counsel for NARMS. She is listed in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Lewin is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and a member of the Labor and Employment Law Department. Mr. Lewin advises employers regarding compliance with state and federal employment laws and represents management in labor and employment litigation matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Lewin was an investigator and mediator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The session if complimentary to NARMS members as a membership service but is also made available to other interested persons at a non-member rate of $99.95. We encourage you to share this invitation with other co-workers and anyone else who might gain value from this information-sharing opportunity. You can register for this event by clicking here.
Oct 16, 2009 IRI / Morning NewsBeat
October 20, 2009 by Editor
Filed under IRI/MorningNewsBeat.com
Below is the list of articles you will find for the week ending 10/16/09 edition of Retail Industry News.
- 7-Eleven Gets The Hots For Foodservice
- Reporting In: Day Two Of FMI’s Future Connect Conference
- Reporting In: Connecting With The Future
- Walmart Invests In HBC Home Delivery Model
- The Downturn That Must Not Be Named
- Sansolo Speaks: “Modern Times”
- A Fresh Perspective On American Food Habits & Needs
- Stater Bros. Uses Price Cuts, People Skills To Navigate Downturn
- FastNewsBeat
- The MNB Wal-Mart Watch
- The Balance Sheet
- Executive Suite
