Corporate Operations: Page 236
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Growth in private store brands poised to accelerate through 2022
Kantar Retail grocery analyst Diana Sheehan said an increase in millennial shoppers and coastal retailers' private label products will drive sales.
By Jeff Wells • April 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive
Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.
By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2017 -
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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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Southern Living serves up its own line of RTE meals
The meals are inspired by classic comfort foods and will be available in select grocery stores and via AmazonFresh next week.
By Doug Harris • April 20, 2017 -
Snack brands go to court over popcorn trademark dispute
Skinnypop owner Amplify Snack Brands claims that Snyder's-Lance will infringe on its legal rights if UK brand Metcalfe's Skinny is sold in the U.S.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Central Grocers will sell Strack & Van Til locations and close 9 Ultra Foods
The Indiana-based company that owns the regional grocery chains is getting out of the competitive Chicago area.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Coke uses data on shoppers' smartphones to lure them to the beverage aisle
The flashy signage uses a mix of Google Cloud technologies to offer brand campaign videos, store-specific promotions or app-guided shopping lists tailored to individuals that pass by.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Why Albertsons promoted a new president
Wayne Denningham is known for his expertise in acquisitions, while rumors swirl that the retail giant is considering purchasing Sprouts.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
What does a mini-tender offer say about Kroger's recent struggles?
Canadian investment firm TRC Capital offered to buy up to 4 million company shares for $28.70 each — more than 4% below the company’s actual share price.
By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2017 -
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CVS to cutback on candy and soda sales in favor of healthier items
The move comes after the drugstore chain decided to stop selling tobacco products and change the snack mix offered near some registers.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Perfect strangers? Dean and Kraft Heinz partner for new campaign
The new marketing promotion will include in-store presence, special product labels and social media outreach.
By Keith Loria • April 20, 2017 -
Too busy to shop? Meal planner site links with Peapod
Dinners are selected by taking into account factors such as a person's tastes, time constraints, budget and dietary restrictions.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 20, 2017 -
Millennial habits drive rapid innovation at McCormick
The spice manufacturer plans to move into breakfast flavorings, tapping into growth and trends involving the first meal of the day.
By Caroline Macdonald • April 19, 2017 -
Retrieved from Target on November 17, 2016
Survey: 77% of US grocers don't offer click-and-collect programs
Omnichannel initiatives like click-and-collect are starting to take center stage for grocery retailers. But new data shows that most still don't offer programs.
By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017 -
Martha Stewart delivers meal kit line to AmazonFresh
Martha & Marley Spoon features recipes and pre-portioned seasonal ingredients, and doesn't require users to commit to buying a certain number of meals or placing orders weeks in advance.
By Keith Loria • April 19, 2017 -
SpartanNash hires new marketing exec to boost loyalty, click-and-collect programs
The new appointment comes amid a recent uptick in grocery executive hires, as Target, Save-A-Lot and Alberstons shuffle their executive decks.
By Jeff Wells • April 19, 2017 -
Trouble at Mondelez? Head of North American business announces exit
The move, which comes as the multinational food company seeks a replacement for longtime CEO Irene Rosenfeld, raises questions about the future.
By Jeff Wells • April 19, 2017 -
Produce boosts AmazonFresh sales to $10M in Q1
In nontraditional category growth, consumers are buying more refrigerated dairy and fruits and vegetables from the e-tailer.
By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017 -
With a new CEO and financial difficulty, Snyder's-Lance's chips are down
Carl Lee Jr. unexpectedly retired as the company announced financial weaknesses.
By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017 -
Why H-E-B is the biggest private employer in Texas
Shoppers love the Lone Star State-proud grocery with its large selection and consumer-focused philosophy.
By Doug Harris • April 18, 2017 -
Would a Whole Foods-Target partnership work?
A Bernstein analyst suggests that a store-within-a-store partnership with Target would take advantage of customer overlap and offer advantages for both retailers.
By Jeff Wells • April 18, 2017 -
Hy-Vee's push beyond traditional grocery is reflected in corporate restructuring
The Midwest chain announced a new focus on growth in information technology, in-store health sections and restaurant operations.
By Jeff Wells • April 18, 2017 -
On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity
Convenient and sustainable packaging is being increasingly sought out by today's busy consumer.
By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017 -
Retrieved from General Mills on June 08, 2016
General Mills increases spending on food safety
The maker of brands such as Annie's, Old El Paso and Totino's spent $16 million on the effort in 2016, an increase of $3 million from the prior year.
By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017 -
Save-A-Lot poaches another executive from Lidl
Kevin Proctor is the second veteran of the German grocery retailer to join the company in the last month.
By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A with Stericycle: How food manufacturers can prepare for recalls and minimize the impact
A recall can be devastating for a food company. In an interview with Food Dive, Michael Good delves into the steps manufacturers can take to reduce the effect on their bottom lines.
By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017
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