Corporate Operations: Page 251
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What will be B&G Foods' next acquisition?
On the heels of three major takeovers in 18 months, the company is looking to sustain growth by buying more.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on January 13, 2017
After yogurt sales dropoff, General Mills gets on trend with new and old offerings
Last year, the company promised a major "renovation" of most of its brands, saying its portfolio was "not aligned" with what consumers were buying.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 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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How Hostess turned around its business woes
The company is leveraging the true value of its brands through a warehouse-focused business model.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Wal-Mart tries 'Scan and Go' again to bypass checkout lines
The re-launched smartphone app currently only works at the chain's Rogers, AR store, but could revolutionize the way people shop at the megaretailer.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 12, 2017 -
USDA
Can Kellogg's 7 new cereals revive the category?
The new offerings represent an effort to revive sales and expand cereal's stomach share beyond breakfast.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 11, 2017 -
A super investment: Kellogg's VC fund backs Kuli Kuli
The nation's leading moringa brand uses the superfood in bars, energy drinks, powder and teas.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Supervalu reports lower than expected third-quarter results
The retail and wholesale food business had a third-quarter net loss of $26 million, led by a 3.4% drop in retail sales.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
USDA
Will another bird flu scare crack the egg market as it rebounds?
Warnings went out to chicken producers after a possible strain of bird flu was discovered on a duck in Montana.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Instacart under fire from personal shoppers over pay changes
Shoppers are complaining that changes in tipping and pay rate policies have left them making less money than before.
By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 11, 2017 -
GrubMarket breaks even and looks at expansion
The retailer reached a $5 million monthly revenue run rate, and is looking to expand operations into the South this year.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 11, 2017 -
In first earnings, Conagra spinoff Lamb Weston shows profits and promise
The frozen potato manufacturer, spun off in November, posted sales growth of 7% over the year-ago period.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Will discount retailers hurt grocery stocks in 2017?
Chains like Aldi and Lidl are maximizing deep discount models to lure consumers away from the traditional large grocery stores.
By Carolyn Heneghan , Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Will new Loud Pringles make noise in a crowded chips segment?
The new chips lineup, which includes flavors like Salsa Fiesta and Super Cheesy Italian, forgoes potato as an ingredient.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Why Trump's war on Oreos faded to the background
During the presidential race, he swore off the sandwich cookie when Mondelez shipped jobs overseas — but has said nothing more since.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 10, 2017 -
Retrieved from Amazon on March 28, 2017
Deep DiveHow Amazon Go will change the grocery experience
The online behemoth's register-less new innovation disrupts the landscape, but does more convenience take away from what food shopping has been?
By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Whole Foods uses TV ads to showcase its 'Real Food'
The natural chain is boosting its marketing spend in 2017 with an ad blitz that celebrates "food that's naturally beautiful, nourishing and delicious."
By Keith Loria • Jan. 9, 2017 -
Why Credit Suisse raised Hershey's outlook
Commodity prices and innovation tactics were taken into account, but recent leadership changes may have had the biggest impact.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 9, 2017 -
With new partnership, Twinkies take on another form: Ice cream
With this alliance, Hostess continues its comeback and Nestle gains profit and loyalty from an innovative legacy brand.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Soylent aims to bounce back from recall with new flavor varieties
While this is a positive announcement and step forward for Soylent, the company is still reeling from a recall last year of its food bars.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Why H-E-B invested in emergency communications
The Texas grocery chain can quickly contact both customers and employees through a variety of channels, including telephone calls and texts.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 6, 2017 -
Trump tariff threat tanks Constellation's share price in December
The company's Q3 earnings report remains positive, with a 7% increase in organic net sales.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola and ABA of 'deceptive' marketing could fizz over into other products
If the CSPI's lawsuit is as successful for the plaintiffs as a similar 1999 case against tobacco companies, sugary beverage sales could take an even bigger hit in the years to come as litigation plays out.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Is skipping the line the best benefit of Fetch Rewards?
As retailers race to keep up with Amazon Go's checkout-free grocery, this program is expanding its checkout app to more than 100 store locations.
By Keith Loria • Jan. 5, 2017 -
Green Giant 'awakens' and taps into nostalgia in new ad campaign
The brand has used humor and nostalgia to engage consumers with messages about how even busy families can still enjoy healthy meals during the week.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017 -
Whole Foods targeted by two lawsuits over undistributed Gainsharing bonuses
Profit-sharing programs disguised as bonus opportunities can be problematic and ineffective, according to experts.
By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017
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