Keeping cool while slashing energy costs

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Retailers and suspermarket operators are looking for ways to improve the efficiency of refrigerator cases to cut down on operating costs and stay competitive. A a researcher at Edison International of Rosemead, CA, an energy management company, recommends that retailers maintain their equipment through a regular inspection of their refrigeration systems' major components such as gaskets, seals, refrigerant charge and insulation. He also suggests the installation of glass doors on open refrigerator cases that can lower eenrgy consumption up to 30%. The retailers have also been advised to consult refrigieration specialists to ensure the proper setting of thermostat and defrost controls.

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Retailers & suspermarket operators are looking for ways to improve the efficiency of refrigerator cases to cut down on costs

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What's in a name: private label phone cards

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The retail industry has started to recognize the effective marketing promotion that private label phone cards are able to provide. Robinson Carlson, a manager at Sprint, says that private label phone cards bolsters the image of a retailer to consumers. Meanwhile, Brian Sharoff, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) warns retailers of the potential setbacks to their image if they are not careful in choosing phone companies that could provide quality service and exemplary features. Having their own private label phone cards, retailers are also able to establish incentive programs and various promotional campaigns.

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Retail ind starts to recognize the effective marketing promotion that private label phone cards are able to provide them

Marketing procedures, Retail Trade, Marketing/Advertising Methods

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Increasing HBC market share through supplements

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Supermarkets and grocery stores are now being attracted to the sale of natural vitamin, mineral and herb supplement brands because of the their high profit margins that reach as much as 50%. One way for the retailers to enhance the profitability of HBC is through the development of a nutritional supplement program. The supermarkets and grocery stores remain to be the second most popular source of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements by the buyers of such products after pharmacies or drug stores.

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Grocery retailers are attracted to the sale of natural vitamin, mineral & herb supplement brands because of high profit margins

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