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Within this issue, we once again proudly celebrate Progressive Grocer's 2010 Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) recipients.

To remain relevant and competitive, retailers need to have a comprehensive merchandising strategy, as well as an effective way of communicating it to associates.

Grocers can drive greater sales and loyalty by helping shoppers seek solutions — not just food items — for meal purchases.

Wegmans' fuel cell-powered warehouse pallet trucks make its produce supply chain more Earth-friendly.

Making your company a better — and more profitable — place to work starts with creating a shared sense of purpose among top management and employees alike.

High-profile equipment plays a leading role in store-within-stores' theater and expanded one-stop-shopping opportunities.

The quest for good health is in full swing, and the produce department is ripe for the picking.

Whole milk is becoming the odd man out as health concerns favor lighter versions and alternatives like soymilk.

The controversy over Arizona's recent immigration law may redefine the relationship between grocers and their valued Latino customers.

Gateway products smooth a shopper's transition from mainstream health and wellness to more natural and sustainable products, says a recent GMDC report.

CPG companies are reporting record supply chain performance, according to a recent GMA logistics benchmark study.

Grocers, take note: a company's personality comes out clearly in the little things it does every day.

Editors' picks for innovative products

In the ongoing battle to capture parents' dollars, private label products are increasingly vying with familiar branded items in the infant formula category.

Grocers have a wealth of "brand" new opportunities to bolster meat department sales with signature items.

Energy-efficient foodservice equipment and sustainable practices are good for both the environment and the bottom line.

It's prime time for grocers to refuel their game plans for smokin' summertime meat department sales.

Ball's Food Stores and Dorothy Lane Markets are helping green-leaning consumers reap the bounty of local foods with community-supported agriculture alliances.

Cutting-edge systems help grocers achieve greater energy efficiency in their refrigerated sections, display hanging graphics easily, provide brighter illumination to outdoor areas and manage their mobile resources more effectively.

In the weeks leading up to the annual IDDBA confab, the organization's longtime executive director, Carol Christison, talks about an industry in recovery mode, her board's dislike of warmed-over "educational" sessions and her aversion to potentially dumbed-down meal "solutions."

The recession brings focus to packaged lunchmeat, demand for which remains steady in 73 percent of U.S. households.

Grocers can benefit from events such as Future Connect, which aims to develop the capabilities of associates in the forefront of their respective areas, as well as identifying the next generation of movers and shakers.

Freezer doors may stay fogged over this summer as consumers supply family outings and stay-at-home meals.

As the weather grows warmer, manufacturers of a variety of soft drinks gear up to tickle the taste buds — and capture the dollars — of thirsty consumers.

This year's upcoming World Tea Expo promises more information and interest than ever before — and retailer attendees especially stand to gain from the trend-forward event.

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