DUN REVIEWS GROCERY TRADE Finds General Grocery Distribution Distribution Distribution Dis Dis- Holding Up Well Wel Better Beter Collections The Thc following interesting observations observations on the status of the grocery grocer situation sit sit- tons are published by R. R G. G Dun DunCo CoIn Co Co In lii many instances tonnage has hos been maintained at last years year's levels 1 with wit the thc best showing made by staple 1 priced low pried low lines Shrinkage in turnover turn tur over ovar over felt mostly in the luxury and lines Current movement restricted by seasonal seaonal influx of fresh lreh vegetables and fruits fruit Dollar Dolar volume of sales during first six months months' of year down fully 15 to 20 per cent from comparative period of at 1931 due largely to predominance of loss leaders in promotions to build large distributive totals toul De Despite Despite spite some carryovers carry canned goods are in fairly trong strong statistical position Hon tion ton with prospects prospect of a short pack this season in a few divisions The Thc downward price trend is s 's unchecked un un- un checked the index of wholesale prices standing at in in May as US compared compared com pared with wih a year yer ago and 1096 in May 1929 While the bottom ottom i is believed to have been reached confidence conf dence is not sufficiently strong to permit permit per per- mit any increase in forward orward commit ments ment Changes in sales policies greater attention to quality mer merchandise better better bet bet- ter equipped stores and increased advertising advertising ad ad- augur well ell wel for further stabilization sta st st. bizaton of the industry All Al branches of the trade cooperating to meet the changed merchandising conditions conditions con and to fortify credit standing Reducing transactions largely to a cash basis has improved the collection collection tion ton status but insolvency record in some divisions of the food industry reached peak pea proportions last year