General Merchandise/HBC

General merchandise and HBC category news for the convenience-store retail industry

General Merchandise/HBC

Procter & Gamble Outlines Product Growth Strategy

The Procter & Gamble Co. will continue "to focus on executing our growth and productivity strategy" on the heels of reporting it held or grew market share.

General Merchandise/HBC

Gift Cards Expected to be Season’s ‘Most Popular Gift’

Holiday retail sales expected to rise 4% this year

RedPrairie study delves past expectations into buying habits of "Gen Y" consumers

Consumers, advertisers beginning to "embrace" horror

Channel switching trend means retailers must know, capitalize on competitive strengths

Products

Lemoyne, Pa., location focuses health, but still features "grab-and-go" element up front

Expands convenience distributors presence in Wisconsin

Will be major provider of soaps, polishes, sealants, treatments, more to c-stores, car washes

Services, merchandise sales added in Ariz., N.C., Texas, S.C., Conn., N.Y., Ga., Nev., Fla.

A collection of new items making their way to convenience store shelves

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