Corporate Operations: Page 231
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Retrieved from Walmart on May 17, 2017
Wal-Mart experiments with tech-enhanced 'Next-Gen' stores
Supercenters in Texas and Florida feature revamped layouts and technology such as “Scan and Go” checkout and interactive screens that provide an “endless aisle."
By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2017 -
Investor sues to stop Tyson-AdvancePierre deal
The lawsuit claims the cheesesteak and sandwich maker omitted information investors need to decide whether to support the merger.
By Christopher Doering • May 17, 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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H-E-B finds unique way to get shoppers involved in promoting products
The contest, which encourages shoppers to create a commercial featuring its Primo Pick items, is the latest effort by the grocer to involve its devoted customer base.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 17, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz's M&A plans focus on a target with global brands
The maker of Velveeta and Kool-Aid failed in its takeover of Unilever in February, but analysts expect the company to look elsewhere for another deal.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Albertsons offers to buy 19 Strack & Van Til stores from Central Grocers
The supermarket giant's subsidiary, Jewel Food Stores, is willing to pay $100 million for the locations, but could still be outbid in an auction.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Report: Retail is the most vulnerable industry to cyberattacks
Schnucks was the victim of a cyberattack in 2013, while Target, CVS and Costco are among the other companies to report security breaches.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Albertsons is the fastest-growing retailer in America
The supermarket operator, which owns Safeway and its namesake brand, is rumored to be looking to expand its footprint by purchasing Whole Foods or Sprouts.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 16, 2017 -
Independent grocers hit by falling sales
The sector is expected to face consolidation due to challenging competition from both online and new brick-and-mortar retailers, study finds.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics
Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Anheuser-Busch to invest $2B in US brewing operations
The expenditure program will upgrade the company's brewery and distribution projects, product packaging, innovative initiatives and sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • May 15, 2017 -
Can Whole Foods' new board and strategy appease investors?
Through a series of shakeups, the natural grocer vows to make big changes.
By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017 -
Whole Foods teams up with Salted meal kits
The startup known for its packaging and simple how-to directions will be the second branded kit available on the natural grocery's shelves.
By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017 -
Kroger's CFO talks expansion, meal kits and private label strategy
Its investments in formats that range from c-stores to massive multi-department stores have given the retailer an edge in the ever-changing grocery space.
By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017 -
Comp store sales drop at Albertsons in Q4
As the company that is rumored to be pursuing takeovers of Sprouts or Whole Foods prepares for a potential IPO, it posts a net loss of $131 million in the last year.
By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on May 15, 2017
PepsiCo targets the millennial generation with cinnamon-flavored soda
The new drink is the latest limited-edition item to be introduced by the beverage giant, with dozens introduced around the world to appeal to local tastes.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017 -
Snyder's Lance looking to jettison non-core brands
An estimated 50% of the pretzel, chip and nut company’s 2,000 SKUs contribute only about 5% of total branded gross sales.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Taking aim at Kroger, Lidl plans Texas expansion
The German discounter has spent $10 million purchasing land for several sites in north Texas, many of which are adjacent to Kroger stores.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2017 -
Artificial intelligence improves efficency of online grocery shopping
The technology from Pathover would make it cheaper for stores to deliver groceries, and customers would have to pay less to receive those items.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Weis' sales rise for 12th straight quarter, but net income plunges
The retailer reported a sales jump of 15.4% to $852.2 million in Q1, driven by a late Easter holiday, a mild winter and investments in pricing promotions.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Chinese firm may buy organic yogurt maker Stonyfield
Danone must sell the dairy brand as part of a deal with the U.S. government to purchase soy milk manufacturer WhiteWave.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
Aldi says it's beating everyone on price, including Wal-Mart
The discounter claims its private label and everyday low pricing strategies make it 21% cheaper than its closest competitors.
By Jeff Wells • May 12, 2017 -
Unilever leads $9M investment in Sun Basket meal kits
The startup, which specializes in organic vegetarian, paleo and gluten-free meals, opened a facility in the Midwest that allows it to deliver to 98% of the U.S.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 12, 2017 -
Hampton Creek struggles to find funding, lays off executives
The vegan food company, which makes the "Just Mayo" product, fired its CFO, COO and HR chief in the midst of a disappointing fundraising effort.
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
Beyond Meat hires Coca-Cola exec to lead growth
Charles Muth, who oversaw the beverage maker's venturing and emerging brands unit, will be responsible for increasing sales of the startup's plant-based meats.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to manage a food safety crisis in the age of tweets, likes and snaps
Crisis communications in the food business has never been easy. But with the advent of social media, it's become a lot more complicated.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2017
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