Economic overview and research issues

Article Abstract:

The hypothesized convergence of food retailers and manufacturers into a single system is estimated to occur in about 20 years time. Possible factors that would contribute to this union include technology, harmonization of business laws, the role of foodservice channels, and the similarity of food expenditures in high-income countries. Several areas of research in the US and UK food systems such as vertical competition, vertical restraints, and private labels, are cited as areas needing further research.

Grocery Stores, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Grocery industry

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Vertical relationships and dual branding strategies in the Italian food industry

Article Abstract:

The nature of vertical relationships between manufacturer brands and private labels, and the evolving state of private labels in the market, influence suppliers' size, and the choice of producing private labels. Data from samples of Italian food firms support the assumption that food firms are influenced to produce private labels in industries with more advanced stages of private label diffusion, though private labeling in Italy is still in developmental stages.

Italy

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The changing organization of new product development for retailers' private labels: a UK-US comparison

Article Abstract:

The development of private labels in the UK markets is more retailer driven than in the US. These differences can be attributed to the quality of social relations of retailers and manufacturers in the UK. Results indicate that the balance of power favors UK retailers more than their US counterparts, giving them better control over manufacturer functions such as advertising, market research, branding, and technical development of food products.

Food Stores, Food and Beverage Stores, Analysis, Product development

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