Corporate Operations: Page 229
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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Beer creates 2.2M jobs, contributes $350B to the economy
The industry's is responsible for an amount equal to about 1.9% of the nation's GDP — and that impact is not likely to diminish.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Nielsen breaks down why Q1 was bad for grocery stores
Price deflation and the Easter shift were among the reasons behind the slow sales growth.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Mars and Wrigley spice up new products with unusual flavor profiles
The candy makers are set to launch more than 30 products at the National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snacks Expo, some of which mimic trends seen in the savory snack space.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Costco partners with upscale Bay Area bakery
The club retailer will offer packaged brioche and croissant rolls from San Francisco’s La Boulangerie in 12 northern California stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Kroger could sidestep Wal-Mart's disruption
The Cincinnati-based grocer's e-commerce investments could make it a notable exception, according to an analyst with Loop Capital Markets.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Constellation Brands rebuffed in takeover of Jack Daniel's parent
The fifth-generation owners of Brown-Forman, the maker of whiskey, scotch, vodka and other liquors, have repeatedly said they're not interested in selling.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Albertsons boosts e-commerce focus with new employee hirings
The retailer is enhancing its digital presence to respond to changes in the way consumers are shopping for groceries, according to a company executive.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 retailers with big, bold ideas worth considering
From oversized gas stations to staff-free stores, here are some intriguing takes on the industry’s most prominent trends.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Trump proposes $193B in SNAP cuts
If enacted, cuts would happen over the next 10 years and could end food assistance benefits for millions of low-income consumers.
By Jeff Wells • May 23, 2017 -
Oh joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America in 2018
Ferrero International will export a version of the toy-containing candy that doesn't pose the choking hazards that prohibited them from being sold in the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
USDA
Tyson commits to reduce carbon emissions and conserve water
The meat giant has teamed with the World Resource Institute to develop science-based sustainability targets and implement best practices along each stage of its supply chain.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
With more people eating out, Hy-Vee to add restaurants to more of its stores
The Midwest grocer has Market Grille restaurants or express locations in 111 of its 244 stores, with several dozen new operations expected to open each year.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
Supermarket giant Kroger finds the right prescription in online vitamin sales
The retailer has used Vitacost.com to help improve its technology expertise and provide it with a platform for fulfilling home delivery of online orders.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat convince carnivores to eat plant-based meats?
Replicating the beef hamburger has been a slow process as researchers work to find the perfect taste, texture and appearance for the popular food item.
By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2017
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