Corporate Operations: Page 239
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Save-A-Lot appoints former Lidl executive as CEO
Kenneth McGrath spent 13 years with Lidl Ireland and was the retailer’s first U.S. CEO before departing in 2015.
By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Bright lights, big challenges: Can grocery stores make it in America's cities?
Urban markets represent one of the few growth opportunities left for grocers. But finding real estate — let alone turning a profit — has been a major problem.
By Jeff Wells • April 5, 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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Kellogg goes back to school with college marketing blitz
The food manufacturing giant has appealed to younger consumers using Pop-Tarts Cafes and other initiatives to generate buzz for their products.
By Keith Loria • April 5, 2017 -
McCormick spices up packaging for Old Bay and black pepper containers
The company will switch from metal to recyclable plastic this summer as part of its pledge to be more environmentally friendly.
By Doug Harris • April 5, 2017 -
Can food companies keep pace with millennials' preferences?
Panelists at the American Bakers Convention discussed how young consumers are quickly and decisively disrupting the industry.
By Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How brands can stand the test of time
The ever-present popularity of products like Twinkies, Green Giant vegetables and M&M's is more than a successful recipe, marketers and analysts say.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
Tops Markets sees profits fall, but retains market share in Q4
Heavy promotional activity eroded margins for the Northeast retailer, but CEO Frank Curci says the company is in good position to rebound.
By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017 -
General Mills invests $3M in organic granola company
The funding from the manufacturer's VC arm 301 INC is the first outside funding natural foods company Purely Elizabeth has accepted so far.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
Not nice spice: Hunt's Chili Kits recalled for salmonella
An item in the seasoning packet was contaminated, and Conagra Brands issued the recall even though no finished products were found with the bacteria.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
Study: Grocery shopping offers great experiences
Rankings from Temkin name Publix and H-E-B as the two best stores for customers, but the entire supermarket industry scored at the top of the list.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
French's mustard owner looking to sell condiment business
Reckitt Benckiser announced announced a “strategic review” of its food business, which also includes the Frank’s RedHot brand.
By Keith Loria • April 4, 2017 -
Just can't get enough: Consumers hoard their favorite products
Brand loyalty is a hard-to-capture but crucial asset to food companies struggling to stand out in a competitive environment.
By Jeff Wells • April 4, 2017 -
Retrieved from McDonald's on January 26, 2017
McDonald's looks to retail to sell its popular sauces
The fast food giant will sell the condiments for its Filet-O-Fish, Big Mac and McChicken sandwiches starting this spring.
By Doug Harris • April 4, 2017 -
Is Publix's Greenwise Market expansion a wise move?
The retailer will open a redesigned store concept in Tallahassee, FL next year, but will shoppers care?
By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017 -
A new Impossible Foods factory will produce 1 million pounds of 'meat' per month
The company wants its plant-based burgers in 1,000 restaurants by end of the year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Organic is on the menu in most US homes
The trade group representing the industry reported sales in 2015 were $39.7 billion, up 11% from the prior year.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Supervalu combines Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and Farm Fresh operations
This is the first major change since Anne Dament was hired as senior vice president of retail, marketing and merchandising in January.
By Keith Loria • April 3, 2017 -
Sargento hopes for a bite of the snack market with new products
The company, best known for its cheeses, has introduced a new line of food combining its signature item along with ingredients like fruit and chocolate.
By Doug Harris • April 3, 2017 -
What can US grocers learn from their British counterparts?
In the U.K., fierce competition inspired retailers to invest heavily in creative, sophisticated advertising and big budget commercial spots.
By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2017 -
Danone's sale of Stonyfield will fast-track closing on $12.5B WhiteWave deal
The French yogurt giant reached an antitrust agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to sell the brand, which made $370 million in sales last year.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 31, 2017 -
Study finds Prime targets for grocery e-commerce shopping
Amazon Prime members spend five more hours visiting 50 more online shopping businesses, according to a study by GfK.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Nothing to snicker about: Mars invests $70M and creates 250 US jobs
This expansion ensures that more than 95% of the company's chocolate products for the U.S. are made in the country.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Does Post's Weetabix acquisition suggest confidence in the cereal market?
The cereal brand is the second largest in the U.K., and has rolled out convenience-focused product innovations like breakfast drinks to cater to busy consumers.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Nutella maker goes outside the family in picking new CEO
Company veteran Lapo Civiletti will take over as the candy maker looks to boost sales and expand its global reach.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017 -
Study: Grocery shoppers 'not informed at all' by labels
Consumers are closely looking at what's in the products they buy as more people sour on sugar, salt and artificial flavors and colors.
By Keith Loria • March 31, 2017
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