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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The foil, wraps and kitchen storage category doesn't have a reputation for offering the same thrills, chills, bells and whistles as other categories in the grocery store. The […]

The article reports that foils, wraps and kitchen storage items have unstable performances in the U.S. market. The study conducted by the Information Resources Inc. (IRI) reveals that the private label industry has remained optimistic in the continually increasing sales of storage packs. Director of marketing for Fine Vantage Ltd. C. B. Kam reveals that customer preference for house brands causes instability in the sales of storage foils. INSET: 'Green' Where It Matters Most.

The article reports on the sales performance of cough and cold products in various retail stores in the U.S. According to Information Resources Inc., the cough and cold products category experienced a decline in unit sales for the 52 weeks ending December 30, 2007. Meanwhile, the category had been affected by bad press resulting to the withdrawal of consumer support. Moreover, one of the most poignant problems in cough and cold category was the removal and reformulation of products.

The article discusses various foot care products needed to meet the soaring demands of consumers in the U.S. Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI) reveal that from the entire stable foot category, most consumers primarily prefer the at-home foot care. Customization and innovation facilitated development in private label items. Toni Tackette of Aetna Foot Products cites that consumers' preference plays a substantial role on the growth of private foot care products.

The article reports on the boosting sales of pizza in the U.S. The study conducted by the Information Resources Inc. (IRI) reveals that pizza experienced increasing dollar sales throughout the year, ending on February 24, 2008. Documents from the study indicate the preference of consumers to purchase pizza pies.

The article reports on the trend in private label in dried meat snacks category. Information Resources Inc. (IRI) in Chicago reports that private label increased in sales but the total category sales decreased in the 52 weeks ending June 17, 2007. Marketers attribute this trend to the product quality of private label meat snacks to be at least at par with national brands, convenience and value-for-money pricing.