Our report on activity at native retailers and such foreign chains as Wal-Mart, Tesco, Carrefour, Best Buy and Toys "R" Us includes more than 250 images of merchandising and marketing activity.

The Institute presents images from one of the first remodeled Winn-Dixie locations, along with photos from one of its 11 remaining SaveRite price-impact stores.

Supermarkets add more amenities, incorporate new technologies, and class up private labels in an effort to engage shoppers.

Interactive displays bring national advertising to the local level in automotive aftermarket outlets.

More than 1,200 independent c-stores are contracted to implement the network by the end of 2008.

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

June 30 - Toys "R" Us is supporting the latest installment in the Batman film franchise to promote its lineup of related toys.

June 27 - Activision earned strong retail support this month for Guitar Hero on Tour, a new version of its wildly successful videogame franchise produced exclusively for the Nintendo DS game system.