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According to year-end reports from 210 Analytics and Circana, traditional supermarkets have lost market share in fresh and frozen categories over the past three years. This is due to the inflation of prices, which has led consumers to shop at other value-focused retailers, search for the best deals, and switch stores altogether. In terms of specific categories, frozen fruit sales have increased, while meat and seafood sales have struggled. Additionally, traditional supermarkets have lost market share in produce categories, but deli prepared foods have shown gains. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced by supermarket grocers in the United States. It highlights the changing landscape of the grocery industry, with national/discount grocers like Walmart, Costco, Target, Aldi, and Dollar General capturing a significant share of the market. The article also mentions the impact of online shopping and the emergence of companies like Amazon, which has a market valuation that exceeds all U.S. grocers combined. It emphasizes the need for supermarket grocers to build scale and efficiency to remain viable in the face of competition. The article argues that regulatory delays in supermarket grocery combinations favor larger companies like Amazon and Walmart, potentially putting supermarket grocers at a disadvantage. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the success of low-cost carriers (LCCs) and hybrid LCCs in the airline industry, highlighting their resilience during turbulent market conditions. It mentions the provides six business imperatives for a successful LCC, including reliability and good service, differentiation, route selection, cost discipline, flexibility, and a strong leadership team.

The article focuses on the increasing share of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in the transatlantic market, which has grown to 4 percent in the first quarter of 2023 after falling to zero two years ago. It mentions the two startups, Play and Norse Atlantic Airways, are hoping to succeed where previous LCCs have failed by offering different strategies for connecting Europe and North America.

By 2025, Amazon is predicted to surpass Walmart Inc. as the largest U.S. beauty retailer, according to an article from business and markets news company Bloomberg. Beauty retailers such as Sephora and Ulta have been slowly taking away shares from grocery retailers, who lead the U.S. beauty market with about 29% of the category. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the rivalry between CFM International and Pratt & Whitney Co. Inc. over the midthrust market. It is said that with the battle lines drawn betwwen the companies, the focus continues to shift increasingly from development and service entry to support, sustainment and improving market share.

The article discusses the potential challenges facing investors in the Sunbelt region due to an increase in the supply of multifamily housing. Historically, the Sunbelt has been a popular choice for investors, but concerns have arisen regarding rent growth in the region. Rent growth in the Sunbelt has been lower compared to other regions, and negative rent growth has been observed in some markets. The main factors contributing to this trend are the lack of affordability and the significant increase in housing supply. However, despite these challenges, the article suggests that the Sunbelt's strong job market and population growth will likely make multifamily investments in the region profitable in the long term. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses four niche market segments that offer potential investment opportunities in 2024. These segments include drive-thru coffee stands, grocery-anchored retail, dental service organizations, and pinpoint multifamily development. Drive-thru coffee stands have seen increased demand due to consumer preferences and the rise of app ordering. Grocery-anchored retail is considered resilient and stable, attracting private capital and institutional investors. Dental service organizations are recession-resistant and benefit from an aging population and growing interest in cosmetic dentistry. Pinpoint multifamily development offers opportunities for investors in specific neighborhoods with high demand and favorable mortgage rates. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with Pierre Beaudoin, chief executive officer of Bombardier Inc., the world's third-largest commercial aircraft manufacturer after Airbus and Boeing, through trying times. Beaudoin is aiming to reinvigorate Bombardier's regional jet business with the C-Series, a proposed $3-billion, 110-130-seat aircraft that would begin flying in 2010. Embraer has always been a good competitor for the company, but Bombardier is still ahead of them in terms of market share in the regional jet market.

In a move to attack the "high-cost culture" of the U.S. launch industry, the aggressive new SpaceX commercial rocket company is enlisting the help of Pratt & Whitney to take market share away from Boeing Co. for commercial and military geosynchronous orbit missions. SpaceX wants to fly up to three Falcon I missions in 2004 at a $5.9-million list price per flight to compete directly against Orbital Sciences Corp. in the small-payload market as it develops the heavier capability to take on Boeing. The vehicle uses a hold-down system that for real missions will enable launcher computers to check performance before releasing the vehicle to flight. INSETS: SpaceX on Different Path;Low Costs.

The article informs on rise in sales of conventional retailers since 2017 in the U.S. Topics discussed include a table depicting natural products store 2018 sales by category such as dairy, beverages, and snack foods; shift in competitive landscape in the country; and a table depicting supplement sales of products such as vitamins, minerals, and sports.

The article offers information on the small and mid-cap banks are carving out a bigger foothold in commercial real estate lending. It mentions according to Fitch Ratings, small and mid-cap banks with under 100 billion dollar in assets held 78 percent of the market share on construction loans at the end of 2018, as compared to 56 percent at the end of 2008; and also mentions smaller banks are willing to be very aggressive to win deals, especially those that they like.

Outside of ongoing poor grower returns for walnut farmers, the most pressing issue they face remains the logistics and port crisis. Barton is referring to a new waterfront development that seeks to build more than 1,000 upscale housing units, over 1 million square feet of office space, another 270,000 square feet of retail space, a large hotel, and a ballpark to replace Oakland Stadium. Don Barton, president and managing partner at Gold River Orchards in Escalon, Calif., said plans to renovate the Oakland waterfront next to the Port of Oakland could greatly limit the port's ability to expand and improve efficiencies. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the competition between aircraft makers to grab market share of very light jet (VLJ) airplanes in the United States. The fight for dominance of the new very light jet segment is heating up as competitors push development and flight-test programs forward in a race to reach the marketplace ahead of their adversaries. Currently, there are five major players in the hot VLJ market--Cessna Aircraft Co., Eclipse Aviation Corp., American Honda, Adam Aircraft and Embraer Corp. This new category of personal jets is aimed chiefly at owners of twin-engine piston and turboprop aircraft.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is predicting that the airline industry this year will post losses as high as $10 billion. In a difficult economic environment, airlines are beset by rising aviation fuel costs while yields remain unstable as low-fare carriers gain market share. IATA chief executive Giovanni Bisignani said that $8-12 billion is likely to be added this year to the 270-member airlines' combined fuel bill. The cost of fuel and the potential eroding of legacy carrier business models are expected to be addressed by top airline executives during IATAs June 6-8 annual general meeting in Singapore.

Examines the business performance of the airline maintenance providers. Impact of the 2001 September 11 tragedy in the industry; Analysis of the market share; Details on the revenue growth.

Reports that Airbus Industrie nears market share parity with rival Boeing Co. Number of firm orders, canceled contracts, aircraft backlog and airline customers of the European consortium in 1999; Factors credited for Airbus' performance; Obstacles to the firm's conversion into a single corporate entity.

The article discusses the success and market share of supermarket in Mexico. It states that the proliferation of Wal-Mart formats across the country and the competitive response by Mexican-based companies have strengthened modern supermarkets in Mexico over the last 20 years. Carlos Hernandez, retail analyst for Planet Retail, says that the aggregate market share for the top five grocery retailers through 2011 in Mexico increased to 38% compared with 26% in 2006. INSET: BRIBE ALLEGATIONS HANG OVER WAL-MART.

The article focuses on the future condition of online grocery shopping which has been anticipated to achieve a significant market share in the U.S. It highlights the behavior of food retailers in adopting the store pick-up model as an option to home delivery that will contribute on such trend. An overview of how Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co. stores have gained the trust and confidence of consumers through its unique service is also discussed. INSETS: MOBILE'S EFFECT ON ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING;ONLINE FARMERS' MARKET.

The article reports on the findings from an annual data released by Cerulli Associates Inc. in August 2012 on the state of the financial advisor industry in the U.S. It shows that the number of financial advisors dropped 2.3% in 2011 while independent brokers declined 10.7%. It also indicates the growth in wirehouse broker headcount with 41.1% of asset market share in 2011. A table is presented which lists the top 100 wirehouse advisors including Mark Curtis, Karen McDonald, and Drew Zager.

The article reports on the minimal impact of the PFresh food sections of retail chain Target Corp. on traditional supermarkets. It says that the sections occupy two-thirds of Target's discount stores and contains an assortment of dry groceries, frozen foods and pre-packaged meats, accounting for 19% of total sales in 2011. It says that Target is not showing any substantial increase in market-share numbers but may grow in the long run as it takes time for consumers to change shopping habits.

The article focuses on the top 75 companies included in the list of "Supermarket News" of the top 75 food retailers in North America which achieved annual sales in excess of $1 billion. It states that the sales growth forced by inflation and market-share gains to make a new threshold for the top 75. Moreover, several tables which ranks the 2012 North American food retailers and wholesalers in the U.S., the 2012 Canadian food companies, and the 2012 top alternative format are also presented.

The article presents information on the plans and comments of Craig Herkert, chief executive officer (CEO) of Supervalu Inc. In a conference call, Herkert said that his aim would be to grow market share by highlighting geography over banner and ownership. It is stated that he has repeatedly called upon the firm's leverage as a network, composing of wholesale customers and the entire Save-A-Lot Ltd. business, along with traditional supermarkets of 4,300 stores.

The Northeast Recycling Council recently hosted its first session in a series of diversity, equity and inclusion training events titled, "Making the Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Building the Foundation for DE&I in the Workplace." Coleman added that as stakeholders demand change, the "trade-off is finding that the greater the diversity in the workplace and the boardroom has the strong potential to drive long-term firm financial performance". [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on trends in the dietary supplements and functional foods industry. In the U.S., Western Europe and Japan, which together comprised 70 percent of global sales in 2006, growth rates have slowed down. Emerging markets have performed well, with Eastern Europe and Latin America turning in 17 percent and 13 percent growth, respectively, in 2006. China has been the largest growing market for supplements since 2000 and generates 10 percent of global sales as of 2006.

The article discusses the competition among grocery stores in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The metropolitan area's major competitors, such as Lunds and Byerly's, Wal-Mart Supercenters and Kowalski's Markets, have locations within a few miles of the University Avenue grocery nexus. A Metro Market Studies survey showed that Cub Foods has 24.2% of the market. With 3.2 million residents and an average household income north of $70,000, Minneapolis has an enviable food market. INSET: Co-Ops Make It Big.

The article reports on the higher profile taken by condition-specific products in the supplement sector of the health products and pharmaceutical industry in the U.S. Indications showed that manufacturers of supplement products are becoming more condition-oriented in its approach to product development and marketing.

Provides information on the performance of the supermarket business in Florida as of June 2005. Market share of Publix in the Orlando metro area; Number of traditional Albertsons stores in Orlando that were converted to the limited assortment Super Saver discount concept; Amount spent by Winn-Dixie to make over Miami-area stores in the year prior to the bankruptcy filing.

Features Texas-based H.E. Butt Grocery (H-E-B) as it celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2005. Goal of H-E-B for its market share within the next five years; Keys to the success of H-E-B; Ability of the company to innovate and to lower its cost structure; Plans of H-E-B to expand beyond Texas. INSETS: A Texas-Grown Success Story;Birthday Blowout.

The article discusses the pork business of several countries in the list of the Global Mega Producer of pork products including the U.S, Brazil, and Russia. It states that the pork business in the U.S. excels in technology and science. It notes that Brazil is the fourth largest pork producing country but falls sizably behind the three top countries. It mentions the pork production in Russia is on the rise.

The article reports that Singapore Airlines (SIA) has abandoned its business ideology due to intense competition in the airline industry. Topics include International Air Transport Association's report which shows growth in market share of low-cost carrier in Asia-Pacific region; establishment of joint venture by SIA; and SIA's business strategy.

The article focuses on the potential threat to wine and beer sales from hard seltzers and other alternative drinks, such as vodka sodas and no-alcohol ciders. Topics include the growing popularity of hard seltzers, the strategies used by the spirits industry to compete with beer and wine, and the impact of the expanding ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage market on the wine industry.

Leslie Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, noted the "suddenness" of the food market share shift toward grocery retailers from foodservice. Grocery retailers will hold an edge in food spending market share over the foodservice sector as the nation heads into the post-pandemic period, according to FMI-The Food Industry Association's annual U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends study. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that casual-dining chains are focused on craft beers and fresh, seasonal cocktails. It mentions that casual-dining segment was losing market share to the growing fast-casual sector, due to value-focused bar-and-grill concepts. It states that BJ's Restaurants Inc., improves an ancohol mix in the segment.

The article reports that the large equipment and machinery will be moved into the newly renovated Renasant Convention Center for the 70th annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show. It mentions that the large pieces are in place, smaller exhibits will fill all floors of the Convention Center, ready to welcome attendees in person to one of the first ag trade shows of the year.

Amazon Prime Day has a noticeable impact on the e-tail giant's CPG market share - and that of other retailers, an analysis from consumer data specialist Numerator reveals. Amazon's CPG market share gains on Prime Day come at the expense of rival retailers, mainly smaller chains, Numerator noted. [Extracted from the article]

Last year, private-label dollar sales totaled $158.8 billion, up 11.6% from $142.3 billion in 2019, according to PLMA's 2021 Private Label Yearbook, released Tuesday. Supermarkets experience private-label rebound By retail channel, supermarkets saw the biggest gain in store-brand dollar sales for 2020, up 13.2% to $73.1 billion from $64.6 billion in 2019. Private brands tallied double-digit sales growth and strong unit volume in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic hoisted grocery sales, yet store-brand market share held steady as national brands kept pace, the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). [Extracted from the article]

Beef exports to Canada have decreased an average of 2.3 percent annually in the last five years dropping the country to the number five beef export market currently. In fact, in the first two months of 2021, beef exports to South Korea are up 15.1 percent year over year pushing South Korea just ahead of Japan as the number one beef export market so far this year. Beef exports have evolved significantly in recent years in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption. [Extracted from the article]

Beef exports to Canada have decreased an average of 2.3 percent annually in the last five years dropping the country to the number five beef export market currently. In fact, in the first two months of 2021, beef exports to South Korea are up 15.1 percent year over year pushing South Korea just ahead of Japan as the number one beef export market so far this year. Beef exports have evolved significantly in recent years in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption. [Extracted from the article]

Beef exports to Canada have decreased an average of 2.3 percent annually in the last five years dropping the country to the number five beef export market currently. Beef exports have evolved significantly in recent years in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption. In fact, in the first two months of 2021, beef exports to South Korea are up 15.1 percent year over year pushing South Korea just ahead of Japan as the number one beef export market so far this year. [Extracted from the article]

Beef exports to Canada have decreased an average of 2.3 percent annually in the last five years dropping the country to the number five beef export market currently. In fact, in the first two months of 2021, beef exports to South Korea are up 15.1 percent year over year pushing South Korea just ahead of Japan as the number one beef export market so far this year. Beef exports have evolved significantly in recent years in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption. [Extracted from the article]

In fact, in the first two months of 2021, beef exports to South Korea are up 15.1 percent year over year pushing South Korea just ahead of Japan as the number one beef export market so far this year. Beef exports to Canada have decreased an average of 2.3 percent annually in the last five years dropping the country to the number five beef export market currently. Beef exports have evolved significantly in recent years in a very dynamic environment of global politics and trade policies; direct and indirect impacts of animal disease outbreaks; and growing beef preferences and consumption. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the plan of Spanish airlines Iberia and Air Europa to expand with new fleets and brands. Topics covered include the market share of low-cost carriers (LCC) in Spain, the financial performance of Iberia since March 2013 according to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Luis Gallego and the strategies to be implemented by Iberia to reach its targets that are aligned with group targets.

Spurred by ongoing robust sales growth in the fiscal 2021 second quarter, Sobeys Inc. parent Empire Company Ltd. is ramping up investment in e-commerce and fast-growing supermarket banners to propel market share gains. Also, in mid-September, Empire launched Voilà Curbside Pickup online grocery service at three stores in Nova Scotia and plans to expand it to hundreds of stores nationwide over the next few years. Graph Plans call for Empire to remodel about 30% of its store network over the course of Project Horizon, a new three-year strategic plan to "win Canadian grocery e-commerce" and boost market share. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Don Barton, president and managing partner at Gold River Orchards in Escalon, Calif., said plans to renovate the Oakland waterfront next to the Port of Oakland could greatly limit the port's ability to expand and improve efficiencies.