Progressive Grocer - May 2009 - (Page 16)

76th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry Opportunity Knocking Grocers have settled in to face the economic storm, armed with value propositions and focused on helping shoppers navigate uncertain economic shifts. By Michelle Moran, With Research by Debra Chanil ast year, the glass was half-full and we were tossing about the “R” word. The recession was top of mind for virtually every grocer, supplier and even consumer in the supermarket supply chain. Now, with anxiety continuing to be fed by the imploding housing market, unstable stock market and banking failure — analysts have moved up the alphabet, whispering the “D” word. As economic pundits continue to debate the state of the economy, the grocery industry’s response to Progressive Grocer’s 76th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry certainly reflects the emotional drain of uncertain economics. Data from PG’s study reveals that supermarket operators are as pessimistic as the pundits. OptiRetail Climate mism has waned from a year ago when 46 percent Compared with a year ago, are you more or less optimistic about the of executives PG surveyed said they’re more optiretailing climate for supermarkets? mistic about the retailing climate for supermarkets. Total Chain Ind Whlslr Only 27.6 percent responded positively More Optimistic Less Optimistic No Change 27.6% 46.0 26.4 37.5% 22.9% 32.6% 35.4 27.1 51.8 25.3 37.0 30.4 L SOURCE: Progressive Grocer MARKET RESEARCH, 2009 16 • Progressive Grocer • May 2009 A H E A D O F W H AT ’ S N E X T www.progressivegrocer.com http://www.progressivegrocer.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Progressive Grocer - May 2009

Progressive Grocer - May 2009
Contents
Nielsen's Shelf Stoppers/Spotlight: Candy/Chocolate Candy
Market Snapshot: Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.
The 76th Annual Report of the Grocery Industry: Opportunity Knocking
Industry Ranking: The Super 50
Independents Report: IGA's Stores Down Under Are Experts at Giving Back
Lempert Report: Sustainable Agriculture is the Key to Feeding the World
Store of the Month: Angels in the City
United Fresh Product Forecast: Save-A-Lot Savors Suite Life at United Fresh
Meat/Seafood: A Signature Cut
Show Preview: IDDBA's Dairy-Deli-Bake 2009
Beverage Alcohol: A Heads-Up for Hops
Confectionery: Eye Candy
Hand-Held Frozen Entrees: Holding On
Coffee: Bean Counters
Private Label Trends: Private Practice
HBC: A Healthy Boost
Technology Case Study: Employ Automated Hiring
Equipment: Reach for Safety
What's Next Editors' Picks for Innovative Products
General Merchandise Taking Stock

Progressive Grocer - May 2009