Corporate Operations: Page 223
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Trader Joe's could lose more customers than any other store to Amazon-Whole Foods
According to research from Magid, the specialty retailer's customers cross-shop at the mega e-tailer and the natural and organic chain more than three times the industry average.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Sprouts could face serious hurdles to Mid-Atlantic expansion
Although the retailer has quickly expanded in the Southeast, it must adapt to higher real estate costs and a rising concentration of competing stores.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Walmart plans to double click-and-collect locations next year
The retailer expects to see e-commerce sales increase by 40% while it slows store growth and focuses on digital innovation.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Mondelez sponsors 'Surfacing' journalism residency at The New York Times
The partnership between the new Véa snack brand and the newspaper will develop food, culture and travel stories scheduled to appear in the travel section starting in December.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Investing in Big Food's future: How VC arms drive success for small and large brands
Several large food and beverage manufacturers use their funds and knowledge to aid newcomers — and help themselves align with current consumer trends.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Food Lion completes $110M store remodels in Richmond
The 71-location update includes lower prices, an expanded assortment of fresh products and designs that are easier to navigate.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From startup to bought up: What 4 food brands learned from being acquired
From Hormel's purchase of Justin's to PepsiCo's acquisition of KeVita, large food and beverage makers are targeting upstart brands with fresh, organic and natural products.
By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Beyond Meat plans to enter UK retail markets in 2018
The plant-based protein maker's move to Europe follows its recent expansion into Hong Kong, its only current overseas market.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Report: HelloFresh plans to announce IPO this month
The German meal kit company, which has steadily grown its operations in the U.S., is committed to going public even after competitor Blue Apron’s disastrous offering.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Yesway hires culinary innovation head
The Midwestern c-store chain's new employee reflects the industry's shift toward a wider, fresher variety of grab-and-go foods and more premium shopping experiences.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Cardenas buys 7 Los Altos Ranch Market stores in Arizona
The locations will give the retailer a footprint in the Arizona market, part of its strategy to become the nation's largest Hispanic grocer.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Danone expands organic presence with investment in baby food startup
The food manufacturer is entering a crowded sector, with other players in the space including Gerber, Once Upon a Farm and Campbell's Plum Organics.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Swiss chocolate maker sweetens on US with expansion
The Barry Callebaut Group completed factory expansions in California and Chicago, while opening a new warehouse in Pennsylvania to meet growing customer demand.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Ben & Jerry's to improve pay and working conditions of dairy laborers
The ice cream maker signed the "Milk with Dignity" agreement after a survey found 40% of worker didn't get a day off or weren't paid a minimum wage.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2017 -
H-E-B becomes first grocer to sell plant-based Soylent Drink
Following a test in 7-Eleven stores this summer, the meal replacement brand sees the Texas-based supermarket as the next step in its retail expansion plan.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 7, 2017 -
Costco launches new grocery delivery service
The initiative seems more like a defensive move for the warehouse club store, which has traditionally built its business model around the in-store shopper experience.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Why Walmart's focus on grocery pickup is a sound strategy
The retail giant is leveraging its physical assets, trialing automated pickup kiosks and partnering with Google to build a compelling click-and-collect model hard for even Amazon to replicate.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Hain Celestial hires digital engagement and e-commerce head
As the natural food products company is pressured by activist investors at Engaged Capital to make changes, this veteran from Coca-Cola could reinvigorate online growth.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Kellogg broadens snack reach with $600M purchase of RXBAR
The acquisition allows the cereal giant to add the popular clean-label protein brand, which is the fastest-growing nutrition bar in the U.S., to its product lineup.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Mac n' Cheetos parlays popularity to the frozen food aisle
The mashup snack is back for an encore after PepsiCo partnered with Burger King to offer the item at its restaurants for a limited time in 2016 and earlier this year.
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Constellation Brands earnings soar as beer demand keeps the party going
The alcohol company said sales in the popular segment, which includes Corona and Modelo Especial, offset shipping volume and net sales declines in its wine and spirits offerings.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 5, 2017 -
PepsiCo accelerates e-commerce push amid larger CPG slowdown
A 200-person team formed two years ago but only recently unveiled, is on pace to hit $1 billion in online sales this year.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Could Kroger and Ahold Delhaize be headed for a merger?
Kroger’s stock rose 4% on the speculation earlier this week, which heated up after a Bernstein analyst noted that Ahold had reportedly hired advisers to explore a bid.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 5, 2017 -
PUR Popcorn explodes into the snack aisle next year
But will consumers want to buy their salty snacks from the same company that makes mints and gum?
By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Triumph Foods expands Missouri plant, automating it with robotic technology
These facilities can improve operational efficiency by increasing shipping speed and reducing manual handling of finished products, but could also cost the food industry jobs.
By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 5, 2017
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