June 24 - Dollar General is leveraging its NASCAR ties in a sweeps that gets fans into the competitive spirit.

June 5 - Dollar General stands out in this week's FSIs with a four-page event offering $100 in rebates on a variety of packaged food, pet care, health and beauty and household products from national brands.

Images from Wegmans, Martin's Food Stores, Giant Eagle (and its GetGo c-store), WaWa, Sheetz, Dollar General, Dollar Tree and -- of course, Wal-Mart.

Dec. 17 - The Institute presents a review of marketing and merchandising activity at more than 50 leading retail chains. Coverage includes more than 350 images of seasonal displays, signs, store environments and marketing collateral.

Dollar Stores continue to challenge supermarkets, mass merchants and other retail for share of wallet as more U.S. consumers make dollar store shopping part of their routine, according to a new study by Meyers Research Center.

A transformation in the competitive landscape is opening new doors for retailers previously stifled by supercenter competition.

Ben Ball and Ray Jones of Dechert-Hampe present results from the 2006 "In-Store Marketing Leadership Survey"

The proliferation of warehouse clubs, dollar stores and other specialty channels has created a need for special package designs tailored to specific environments. In a presentation from last April's In-Store Marketing Summit, James Peters discusses five key tactics necessary for survival in a diverse marketplace. He also explores how the issue of environmental sustainability is beginning to impact design.