Mid-Sized Retailers Battle Big-Boxes for Market Share, Purchasing Power
February 28, 2013 10:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Feb 28, 2013) - Mid-sized retailers' and grocers' profit margins continue to shrink under increased pressure and competition from big-box retailers, according to a new...
Facility and Maintenance Services Present Immense Cost-Cutting Opportunities for Retailers and Grocers
December 12, 2012 11:36 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Dec 12, 2012) - Facility and maintenance services are ripe with potential savings, according to new sourcing data from Intesource. Intesource found that, in the...
P.F. Chang's Partners With Intesource for Competitive E-Sourcing
November 08, 2012 10:00 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Nov 8, 2012) - Following three successful pilot events, P.F. Chang's has selected Intesource to manage its e-sourcing operations. The new partnership with...
Retail, Restaurant and Grocery Buyers Miss a Major Opportunity to Drive Value and Lower Costs
October 24, 2012 09:00 ET | Intesource Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Oct 24, 2012) - Retail, grocery and restaurant buyers without e-sourcing capabilities are operating under a monumental misconception that's hurting their companies'...
E-sourcing: The Big Picture
April 10, 2012 10:15 ET | Intesource Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Apr 10, 2012) - E-sourcing's role is evolving beyond savings within organizations as many companies recognize its full potential. E-sourcing, a function of...
Supermarket News Presents Webinar: Secrets to Next Generation E-sourcing Featuring Meijer and Schnuck Markets
January 26, 2012 09:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Jan 26, 2012) - Year after year retailers are in a constant battle to control prices and boost margins. The fear of losing traffic due to competition in this lackluster...
Time Is Money: Make an Impact in Your Sourcing Program at Innovation '12
January 19, 2012 09:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Jan 19, 2012) - According to NRF, "U.S. retail industry sales growth will shrink to 3.4 percent this year, hampered by the lingering housing slump." Customers aren't...
Arby's Employs E-sourcing to Control Costs in 2012
January 09, 2012 09:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Jan 9, 2012) - After three years of stagnant growth, franchised restaurants show signs for recovery in 2012. According to the International Franchise Association (IFA),...
Value Driven Retailers Adopt a Sustainable Approach to E-Sourcing
November 03, 2011 09:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Nov 3, 2011) - Record cotton costs from first quarter this year are forcing stores to increase prices this holiday season. According to The Wall Street Journal, cotton...
Retailers Curtail Rising Costs Through Private Label Procurement
August 16, 2011 09:15 ET | Intesource, Inc.
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - Aug 16, 2011) - Rocketing costs, from gas, to coffee, beef, and cotton, is forcing consumers to cut back on expenses and reach for store brands. According to a recent...