Corporate Operations: Page 246
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Kroger adds more DMV self-service kiosks to Georgia stores
Consumers in 11 stores operated by the supermarket giant will be able to renew their vehicle tags using an interface similar to an ATM.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
J.M. Smucker to acquire Conagra's Wesson for $285M
The jam manufacturer estimates the cooking oil brand will add $230 million to its annual net sales.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 30, 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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Retrieved from Coca-Cola on April 20, 2017
Coca-Cola's latest packaging play delivers access to music festivals
Bottles attached with removable wristbands drove a sales lift of 11% in their targeted region.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A Balancing Act: How to go from idea to successful food startup
It's not just hard work — investors, incubators, analysts and entrepreneurs lay out the often difficult path to success.
By Sandy Skrovan • May 30, 2017 -
Report: PepsiCo in talks to buy coconut water maker Vita Coco
The purchase would help the soda giant expand into healthier offerings as more consumers move away from sugary drinks.
By Christopher Doering • May 30, 2017 -
Hy-Vee plans dedicated e-commerce facility and prep kitchen in Kansas City
The company hopes the 137,000-square-foot structure will better serve two growing segments of its business.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
Marsh says several grocers are interested in buying remaining stores
Giant Eagle, Kroger, Albertsons and Save-A-Lot may be among the potential purchasers, analysts say.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
Beyond Meat grabs shelf space in Safeway
The burger, which sizzles and oozes fat while cooking, will be sold in the grocer's meat case in an attempt to woo beef eaters.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
H-E-B focuses on fresh and specialty foods with Central Market remodel
The grocer hopes a larger produce and wine selection will give it an edge in the cutthroat Houston market.
By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017 -
Family Dollar to roll out revamped stores and private brands
The chain's parent company plans to renovate 250 stores and introduce Home Line and Katoomba Candy Co. brands to its portfolio.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Lawsuit: Hershey was 'deceptive' by underfilling candy boxes
A federal judge ruled last week the case — which claims the company is violating a federal statute that prohibits "nonfunctional" space in packaged foods — can go forward.
By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2017 -
Data partnership promises a more detailed look at grocery real estate
A new program from supermarket site firm Planned Grocery and analytics company Intalytics will find and track new grocery store locations.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Costco sales rise as competition from Amazon, Lidl looms
Although e-commerce sales rose 11% in the third quarter, the membership-based warehouse retailer is keeping its focus on driving shoppers to its physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017 -
AmazonFresh acceleration continues with Denver expansion
The service offers same-day delivery of fresh items and household goods, as well as products available through local merchants.
By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2017 -
AmazonFresh Pickup goes live in Seattle
A test launched in March, offering the service to employees, has apparently showed enough promise for Amazon to open the concept to its loyal Prime customers.
By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2017 -
Budweiser bringing patriotic labels back this summer
The beer manufacturer also will debut a new bottle in camouflage, and feature on its products the U.S. motto “E Pluribus Unum” and lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
Utah grocer's new app lets customers skip the checkout
Macey’s customers can scan items with their phone as they shop, then pay with a pre-registered card when they’re done.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017 -
Sanderson Farms reports strong Q2 earnings
Company revenue for Q2 rose to $802 million from $692.1 million in the year-ago period, outperforming analyst expectations.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 25, 2017 -
Yesway buys 35 c-stores in Texas
The once-small convenience store has its sights set on more than 100 locations across several states by the end of the second quarter.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Campbell invests $10M in Chef'd
The company best known for its soup is now the largest strategic investor in the single-order meal kit venture.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Unilever unveils new natural, dairy-free ice cream products
Breyers, Good Humor, Klondike, Magnum Ice Cream and Popsicle brands' 16 new frozen treats correspond to reliable flavor and ingredients trends, like an ice cream line made with almond milk.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Black pepper could reduce carcinogens in grilled meat
The researchers also found mixing the spice with antioxidant-rich ingredients like garlic and herbs was more practical and equally effective.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
SpartanNash's distribution sales rise helps offset struggles at its retail stores
The company’s recent acquisition of produce distributor Caito Foods helped drive gains amid increasing competition and deflation.
By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2017 -
Hormel sales drop as Jennie-O turkey unit faces 'challenges'
The maker of Spam, Skippy peanut butter and Muscle Milk had a profit of $211 million in the second quarter, down $4 million from a year ago.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2017 -
Dollar General seeks to differentiate itself with summer brand exclusives
The discount chain will carry one-of-a-kind products including Oreo Mississippi Mud Pie cookies and a Coca-Cola can series honoring military veterans.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017
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