http://my.packexpo.com/NHL-9/Point-of-Purchase/Headlines.aspx2008 packexpoen-ushttp://my.packexpo.com/Skins/packexpo/365/logo.pnghttp://my.packexpo.com/Default.aspxPackaging News - Point of PurchaseTue, 13 May 2008 07:57:05 GMT60http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50037661/Gas-Prices-Knock-Bicycle-Sales-Into-Higher-Gear.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50037661/Gas-Prices-Knock-Bicycle-Sales-Into-Higher-Gear.aspxBicycle shops across the country are reporting strong sales so far this year, and more people are bringing in bikes that have been idled for years.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50037681/Retailers-Likely-to-Post-Grim-1st-Quarter-Results.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50037681/Retailers-Likely-to-Post-Grim-1st-Quarter-Results.aspxRetailers reported better-than expected sales at established stores for April, but business was boosted by heavy discounting and a quirk in the calendar that meant an extra shopping day compared with the year-ago period.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036739/Analysts-Remain-Wary-Even-as-Retail-Sales-Stage-Comeback.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036739/Analysts-Remain-Wary-Even-as-Retail-Sales-Stage-Comeback.aspxAcross the U.S. same-stores sales up by 3.3%, but those industry numbers include fewer retailers than in the past.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036740/Dollar-Tree-Reports-1Q-Sales-of-1-051-Billion.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036740/Dollar-Tree-Reports-1Q-Sales-of-1-051-Billion.aspxSales for the quarter were driven by food, health and beauty care, and party supplies. Both traffic and average ticket increased for the quarter.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036033/Papa-John-s-Surpasses-1-Billion-in-Online-Pizza-Sales.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036033/Papa-John-s-Surpasses-1-Billion-in-Online-Pizza-Sales.aspxPizza Hut said it's online orders also have grown sixfold in the last three years.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036089/Best-Buy-Puts-2-1-Billion-into-Carphone-Warehouse.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50036089/Best-Buy-Puts-2-1-Billion-into-Carphone-Warehouse.aspxThe deal gives the U.S. retailer a 50 percent stake in Europe's largest seller of cell phones.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50035591/Wal-Mart-Working-With-Capitols-to-Save-Energy.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50035591/Wal-Mart-Working-With-Capitols-to-Save-Energy.aspxThe retailer is working with government officials in 19 states and Puerto Rico to share expertise on cutting electricity use.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034873/Target-Sells-Stake-in-Credit-Card-Receivables-to-JPMorgan.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034873/Target-Sells-Stake-in-Credit-Card-Receivables-to-JPMorgan.aspxTarget Corp. said Monday it will sell nearly half its credit-card receivables to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $3.6 billion, a move the retailer had long resisted.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034249/U-S-Retailers-Scale-Back-Plans-for-Rapid-Expansion.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034249/U-S-Retailers-Scale-Back-Plans-for-Rapid-Expansion.aspxWith Home Depot, Starbucks and others tightening their belts, the International Council of Shopping Centers, a trade group, predicts 5,770 store closings in 2008, an increase of 25 percent from 2007.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034250/Tesco-Slowing-Expansion-in-OC-on-Disappointing-Sales.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034250/Tesco-Slowing-Expansion-in-OC-on-Disappointing-Sales.aspxWhile Britain's biggest retailer has opened six Fresh & Easy stores in Orange County, the chain's move into into the United States is not going as smoothly as planned.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034251/New-Tulsa-Wal-Mart-Features-Energy-Saving-Technology.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50034251/New-Tulsa-Wal-Mart-Features-Energy-Saving-Technology.aspxThe roof of the store has skylights, or the daylight-harvesting system, that help reduce the amount of energy from electrical lighting during full sunlight. The store's lights will dim when there is enough sunlight.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50033300/New-Restaurant-Growth-Boosts-Burger-King-3Q-Results.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50033300/New-Restaurant-Growth-Boosts-Burger-King-3Q-Results.aspxThe fast-food chain also said same-store sales rose 5.8 percent during the quarter.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50032519/Starbucks-Looks-to-International-Stores-to-Fuel-Earnings.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50032519/Starbucks-Looks-to-International-Stores-to-Fuel-Earnings.aspxWith first quarter earnings down 28 percent, the company is also launcing smoothies, an energy drink and a low-calories iced coffee.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50032073/Court-Lets-NYC-Calories-on-Menus-Regulation-Proceed.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50032073/Court-Lets-NYC-Calories-on-Menus-Regulation-Proceed.aspxA federal appeals court let the city proceed Tuesday with ordering some chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menu boards, but only after the city agreed to postpone issuing fines until mid-July.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031448/Japan-March-Retail-Sales-Up-for-8th-Straight-Month.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031448/Japan-March-Retail-Sales-Up-for-8th-Straight-Month.aspxThe growth of 1.1 pct from the previous year to 12,206 billion yen reflected sharp rises in petroleum products prices and brisk sales of automobiles.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031452/-Food-Deserts-Could-Spread-to-Rural-Areas.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031452/-Food-Deserts-Could-Spread-to-Rural-Areas.aspxThe Forum of Private Business, which represents 25,000 small to medium-sized firms across the UK, 10 per cent of which are in coastal towns, says "urban food deserts" have become a phenomenon identified in Canada where city-dwellers on low incomes have poor access to healthy, affordable foods as a result of the dominance of large "out of town" supermarkets.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030954/Enterprising-Pupils-Bag-a-Deal-With-Tesco.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030954/Enterprising-Pupils-Bag-a-Deal-With-Tesco.aspxThe UK chain is using a cotton bag designed by a teen.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030976/Distributors-Ration-Supplies-As-Food-Costs-Skyrocket.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030976/Distributors-Ration-Supplies-As-Food-Costs-Skyrocket.aspxGrowing worldwide concern about swelling food prices and possible shortages of rice and some other basics is beginning to affect Western Pennsylvania businesses.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031033/New-Wal-Mart-Touts-Energy-Efficiency.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50031033/New-Wal-Mart-Touts-Energy-Efficiency.aspxThe same energy conservation systems used by Wal-Mart at its new prototype store in southwestern Las Vegas are to be adapted for other retail stores, office buildings, condominium projects and warehouses, an equipment supplier says.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030044/Arby-s-Owner-Buying-Wendy-s-for-2-34B-in-Stock.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030044/Arby-s-Owner-Buying-Wendy-s-for-2-34B-in-Stock.aspxAtlanta-based Triarc Cos., owned by Nelson Peltz, is planning a turnaround for one of the fast-food industry's more notable names and doing it during a slumping economy.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030123/People-s-Decisions-to-Cut-Back-Add-Up-to-Weaker-Economy.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50030123/People-s-Decisions-to-Cut-Back-Add-Up-to-Weaker-Economy.aspxPersonal spending accounts for the single-biggest chunk of gross domestic product, but concerns over gas prices and job security are causing consumers to cut back.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50029640/Blockbuster-Tests-Ideas-at-Prototype-Stores-in-Dallas.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedThu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50029640/Blockbuster-Tests-Ideas-at-Prototype-Stores-in-Dallas.aspxApr. 24--If you've noticed that your Blockbuster has blossomed into more than a movie rental store, it's because you are part of an experiment intended to propel a chain facing obsolescence into the future. http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028990/-Retail-Free-Fall-Leads-to-More-Price-Cuts.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028990/-Retail-Free-Fall-Leads-to-More-Price-Cuts.aspxSales of clothing and accessories are declining as economic woes make shoppers skittish.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028991/Primark-Bucking-the-General-Retail-Trend.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028991/Primark-Bucking-the-General-Retail-Trend.aspxAssociated British Foods reported a strong set of figures for its retail business, Primark, in the 24 weeks to March 1, 2008. With 4.0% like-for-like growth, the retailer appears to be bucking the general retail trend and should continue to outperform the sector, despite the economic gloom.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028326/Manufacturers-Supplying-Growing-Demand-for-Eco-Friendly-Apparel.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028326/Manufacturers-Supplying-Growing-Demand-for-Eco-Friendly-Apparel.aspxOne analyst says,Before, green fabrics were considered part of a "lunatic fringe, and it's now moving into the mainstream. I think everybody is waking up to the fact the world is in a sorry state,"http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028327/Safeway-Opens-Two-Solar-Powered-Stores-in-California.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedTue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50028327/Safeway-Opens-Two-Solar-Powered-Stores-in-California.aspxThe placerville and Fairfield supermarkets are the first of 23 the company has targeted for conversion.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50027699/Wal-Mart-Joint-Venture-With-Bharti-Group-Rolls-Out-Slowly.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50027699/Wal-Mart-Joint-Venture-With-Bharti-Group-Rolls-Out-Slowly.aspxThe Indian retailer has opened three Easy Day stores but is keeping the U.S. brand out of sight for now.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50027700/JCPenney-Hoping-to-Take-Spend-With-Private-Labels.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedMon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50027700/JCPenney-Hoping-to-Take-Spend-With-Private-Labels.aspxAt an analysts' update, JCPenney's management confirmed that, in response to the uncertain economic climate, the retailer was reducing capital expenditure to focus on driving sales and margin with private labels. http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50026738/U-S-Retailers-Eschewing-Sales-Reports.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50026738/U-S-Retailers-Eschewing-Sales-Reports.aspxFaced with an economic slump, a growing number of national retailers are abandoning the longstanding tradition of reporting monthly store sales and forecasting annual profits.http://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50026748/JJB-Sports-to-Close-72-Stores-as-Profits-Plunge-28-.aspx?utm_source=rssfeed&utm_medium=rssfeed&utm_campaign=rssfeedFri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://my.packexpo.com/NST-9-50026748/JJB-Sports-to-Close-72-Stores-as-Profits-Plunge-28-.aspxWigan-based JJB, which has more than 400 outlets, began implementing the closure plan earlier this year, after a business review by new management.