Corporate Operations: Page 242
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Opinion
With Whole Foods, Amazon adds some serious brick and mortar to its digital arsenal
The online giant's latest acquisition shows the Seattle company is committed to owning every access point to the consumer, including delivery and traditional retail stores.
By Bahige El-Rayes • June 20, 2017 -
Whole Foods CEO suggests grocer could spin off new brand under Amazon
The organic grocer's chief said post-acquisition it could spin off a new brand that "wouldn't be our standards" — but, presumably, would be more in line with Amazon's business model.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 20, 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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Deep Dive
How Amazon's Whole Foods deal could spoil Target's grocery ambitions
The mass merchant's grocery business has struggled with spoilage and turnover. With Amazon moving fast into brick-and-mortar grocery retailing, it's now or never for Target to carve out a defensible position.
By Corinne Ruff • June 20, 2017 -
Ikea's bakeable recipe sheets help consumers cook with confidence
The Swedish retailer's "fill-in-the-blank" cooking instructions are printed on parchment with food-safe ink and feature the company's food products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 20, 2017 -
Could a bidding war emerge for Whole Foods?
With the grocer's stock trading above the $42 per share price offered by Amazon, some on Wall Street are optimistic another bidder could emerge.
By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2017 -
Ian McLeod to leave CEO post at Southeastern Grocers
Anthony Hucker, the company’s chief operating officer, will take over the role on an interim basis beginning in July.
By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2017 -
One step closer to IPO, Blue Apron eyes value of nearly $3.2 billion
The meal-kit delivery company, which has never turned a profit, is looking to sell 30 million shares to the public between $15 to $17 per share.
By Christopher Doering • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive6 of the worst product failures in the food and beverage industry's history
Big corporations are not immune to product mistakes. Just think of Coca-Cola's infamous formula change for its classic soda and toothpaste maker Colgate's unsuccessful introduction of frozen lasagna.
By Christopher Doering • June 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon vs. Walmart: Why the Whole Foods deal escalates the war for the American shopper
The deal gives Amazon a big brick-and-mortar footprint in the grocery business it's trying to disrupt.
By Laura Heller • June 19, 2017 -
Kroger's results suggest a bumpy road ahead for the company
The retailer lowered its earnings forecast last week, leading many to speculate it will struggle to keep pace with Lidl, Walmart and other competitors.
By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017 -
Grocery meal kit sales topped $80 million in 2016, with more growth expected
Whole Foods, Publix and Kroger are just a few retailers offering the prepared food option in their stores as more companies look to embrace the popular item.
By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017 -
Southeastern Grocers converts more Winn-Dixie stores to Hispanic format
The company opened seven Fresco Y Mas stores last week, bringing the Hispanic banner's total to 18 locations.
By Jeff Wells • June 19, 2017 -
Retrieved from Coca-Cola on June 16, 2017
Bending the rules, Fanta twists its way to a new bottle design
Coca-Cola spent five years working on the new packaging after finding the previous version no longer stood out against competitors.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017 -
Amazon to buy Whole Foods in $13.7B deal
The online giant is buying the organic and natural foods pioneer as it faces growing competition from Kroger, Walmart and other retailers.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2017 -
Kellogg to invest distribution savings in retail margins, snack portfolio
The food giant's shift from direct store delivery to a warehouse model will save money but also result in the loss of over 1,100 jobs.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2017 -
'Whatever Froots Your Loops': Kellogg launches new millennial-focused ad campaign
By positioning indulgent legacy cereal products as novelty snacks, companies may be able to refresh sales without reformulating.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 16, 2017 -
Sprouts partners with Amazon Prime Now for Denver service
The natural and organic retailer will offer free two-hour delivery to customers in the Mile High City.
By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2017 -
Sponsored by Infor
IFT 2017: Reducing risk and transforming the new product development process
Despite an inherently uphill battle, product development teams in Food & Beverage companies can thrive with the help of the right approach and technology – and the infrastructure to properly support them.
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Nestlé exploring options for US candy business
The company said it could decide to sell the confectionery operations, with a final decision on how to proceed expected before the end of 2017.
By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2017 -
Kroger posts 2nd straight same-store sales declines as revenues fall
The country’s largest grocer saw sales drop 0.2% — compared to 0.7% last quarter — while profit declined 22% over last year.
By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017 -
Grocery price deflation shows signs of easing in May
The CPI data confirms observations that food deflation has gradually decreased, down 0.2% in May compared to a drop of 0.8% a month earlier.
By Emma Liem Beckett • June 15, 2017 -
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey calls Jana Partners 'greedy bastards'
The profile, which appeared in Texas Monthly, detailed his devotion to conscious capitalism, his grievances with Wall Street and his unwillingness to sell his “baby.”
By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How much will Lidl disrupt the US grocery market?
Thursday’s opening is the first step in an offensive that analysts say will push traditional grocers — perhaps to their breaking point.
By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017 -
Chatbots offer a new customer service tool for grocers
Whole Foods and Sam’s Club are two retailers that have begun using the technology for online ordering, recipe recommendations and more.
By Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017 -
Bob Evans beats on earnings as food products division posts mixes results
The company sold its restaurant operations April 28, and is now focusing on producing and distributing side dishes including sausages, potatoes and eggs.
By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2017
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