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Past Print Solutions and IMR Articles Publications Associations Industry Data Glossaries Industry Events Marketing Bar Coding Past Print Solutions and IMR Articles "Giving Retail Firms a Spark" Retailers' need for tried-and-true products and target marketing creates opportunities for distributors. Print Solutions, Nov. 2003 "Rough But Rewarding" Selling to the fast-paced retail market isn't easy, but distributors who offer quick turnaround and non-traditional items can flourish. Print Solutions, Jan. 2002 "Signs of the Times" Distributors who help clients target their customers can forge lasting relationships. FORM, Jan. 2000 "The Benefits of Bravery" FORM, March 1999 "Charging Ahead in Retail" Help stores increase their sales, and you'll increase yours. FORM, Nov. 1995 "Plastics Shape the Future" Includes a brief list of plastic products to sell to the retail industry. FORM, Dec. 1993 "Bar Coded Cards Help Retailers Track Buying Habits" FORM, July 1993 "Shopping for Profits: Selling Plastic Cards to Retail" FORM, Aug. 1992 "Ringing in Sales: Selling to the Retail Market" Poor economy hurts those trying to penetrate this market. FORM, July 1992 "Marketing on Main Street" Success stories from Nordstrom to the corner store. FORM, Oct. 1991 "The Retail Market: Who's Buying and What to Sell" A look at applications and design considerations for tags. FORM, Aug. 1990 Retail Industry Links: Publications Barnard's Retail Trend Report Read a sample issue of this publication to learn what's hot in retailing. Canadian Grocer Chain Store Age CSP, the magazine for the convenience store and retail petroleum industry Executive Technology STORES, the magazine for retail decision makers Supermarket Business Online Retail Industry Links: Associations Food Marketing Institute National Association of Chain Drug Stores National Retail Federation National Retail Hardware Association Industry Data Chain Store Age Top 100 Retailers Includes sales data, headquarters location and brief note about direction of company, subsidiaries, etc. Retail Industry Data (from Chain Store Age) Includes data on various segments of the industry, which is then broken down to show sales, operating income and other financial information on selected retailers. Glossaries Retail Technology Terms (from Chain Store Age) Supermarket Industry Terms (from Food Marketing Institute) Industry Events Food Marketing Institute Calendar National Retail Federation Calendar If you specialize in the retail industry, it may pay to attend one of these shows or conferences. Marketing Links to grocery store web sites. Bar Coding Uniform Code Council (UPC Information)