Best of the Best for Summer Viewing

Summer is a time to relax. But, if you want to combine business with pleasure, PLMA can help. Here are two of PLMALive's recent video reports. There's "Amazon and Lidl Challenge Traditional Retailing" and "The Battle for the Stomach". So, get your tablet, smartphone, or laptop and enjoy. News anchor Jodi Daley and PLMA president Brian Sharoff are on hand to guide you. Click here for video.

There’s Profit in Ethnic Tastes

Foods once considered exotic are now the norm. Mexican, Asian, and Indian flavors are everywhere. Millennials and Baby Boomers alike are keys to the interest in ethnic foods. It is all part of this month’s Category Profile. Click here for video.

A “Lidl” Help for Save-A-Lot

Two former Lidl executives now head up discounter Save-A-Lot, as the chain prepares to battle a revamped Aldi and incoming Lidl U.S. David Merrefield explains.

Helping Disabled Shoppers

Some 56 million Americans are disabled, but they still have to shop. How are retailers accommodating their needs? Brad Edmondson profiles some solutions.

Deflation’s Impact

The past 18 months have been tough on all retailers due to deflation, which lowered prices and depressed margins. Is the end in sight? Roy White prognosticates.

IKEA’s Food Sales

Home goods chain IKEA might be famous for its Swedish meatball eateries, but also sells more than 150 private-label food products. Christopher Durham has the details.

Private Label, European Style

European retailers are having a big impact in the U.S. Euromonitor International's Alexander Kottke, explains how they use private label to build consumer loyalty.

Time To Get Serious Again

Best of the Best for Summer Viewing

There’s Profit in Ethnic Tastes