US baby boomers: chasing the golden years

According to AARP's survey, many of America's baby boomers feel they are lagging behind financially. Such worrying sentiments are likely to drive changing patterns of consumption: makers of consumer packaged goods must now focus not only on offering high quality products, but also at lower prices and more readily at discount channels.

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United Supermarkets: upscaling to survive the grocery shakeout

United Supermarkets is entering the competitive Dallas grocery market with its upscale concept Market Street. With supermarkets' share of grocery spending falling to 67% and fierce competition from giants like Wal-Mart [WMT], such innovation is necessary to ensure continued success.

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Tesco: on track for successful stateside expansion

UK grocery retailer Tesco is planning to open at least 100 stores during its first year of operation in the US and is focusing on Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties in California. The selection of the West Coast as the starting point for Tesco's foray into the US is a shrewd decision.

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Tesco/Safeway: online in America

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Tesco.com: the challenge now is abroad

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Tesco.com: set to make US debut

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Tesco's India foray too much too soon?

Talks are underway between Tesco and India's Bharti Enterprises over a possible grocery chain joint venture in India's GBP145 billion a year retail market. While the move is consistent with Tesco's strategy of entering emerging markets with fragmented competition, many are already questioning the wisdom of a foray into India whilst Tesco also strives to build a presence in the US and China.

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Supervalu: gaining through losing

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Streamline.com: rich pickings from pure-play leftovers

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Starbucks: aiming for big bucks

Starbucks looks set to take over McDonald's crown as the most omnipresent corporate brand, with the company planning an ambitious growth strategy in 2007. In some instances, this has prompted complaints that the company is being insensitive about where it locates its shops. However, with quarterly results on target, the investment community is more than happy to see the company thrive.

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