Q. Where can I find information about the supermarket and grocery store industry, e.g., Publix, Whole Foods, etc.?

The Business Research guide provides links to many useful resources.

For example, you can locate information about individual companies in Nexis Uni - Company Dossier and Business Insights: Essentials.

Some of the other databases with useful information include:

• IBISWorld - "Industry Report 44511 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the U.S."
• Mintel - "Grocery Store Retailing- U.S."