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Nothing to Sneeze At

A name brand just doesn’t carry the clout it used to in the cough and cold remedies sector. Today’s economically trying times — in combination with consumers’ growing level of trust in the safety and effectiveness of retailer’s over-the-counter offerings — mean Susie Shopper increasingly is willing to soothe her sniffles with a private label remedy.

by Kathie Canning

	A Dollop That Packs a Wallop With consumers fleeing their local bistros and learning to cook from the Food Network and in-store cooking demonstrations, it’s no wonder that sales of condiments are doing so well, especially on the private label side. by Randy Hofbauer

	Courting the Cup The economic strife of the past two years forced coffee behemoth Starbucks to close hundreds of underperforming stores, as countless U.S. coffee connoisseurs opted to pinch pennies by honing their home brewing skills. But Starbucks’ misfortunes have spelled opportunity for retailers. by Kathie Canning

	Pulp Friction Although many consumers have crossed quite a few items off their grocery lists, better-for-you beverages do not seem to be one of them. And when it comes to better-for-you juices, consumers are learning that a store brand version can be just as healthful as the national brands’. by Randy Hofbauer