Dan Ochwat
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- 7/12/2021
Scan-and-deliver technology tests in Sam’s Club stores
The retailer has introduced Scan & Ship, a version of its Scan & Go feature within the retailer’s mobile app, that enables in-store shoppers to scan large items in-store and have them shipped home. - 7/12/2021
7-Eleven elevates mobile checkout to 3,000 U.S. stores
Shoppers can use the mobile app in stores to scan products such as 7-Select private brands that get added to a mobile basket and paid via a contactless scan at checkout. - 7/12/2021
Walmart touts Great Value tea as sustainably sourced
The Great Value brand of black and green tea bags are certified sustainable through the Rainforest Alliance, joining Great Value tuna and coffee as responsibly sourced products. - 7/11/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond gets students Squared Away for college
The latest store brand launch — Squared Away — includes products to help organize a dorm room or home. The retailer tied the brand to a campaign reaching college students, including a 3-D virtual room organizer tool. - 7/11/2021
Trader Joe’s whips up consumer milkshake contest
The retailer is asking fans to create a milkshake using Trader Joe’s products and post on Instagram for a chance at a TJ gift card. - 7/11/2021
Lidl’s giving away a year’s worth of own brand ice cream
The retailer’s U.S. division launched a Twitter contest for its Lidl Gelatelli ice cream, seeking shoppers to post creative ways they enjoy the store brand frozen treat line. - 7/11/2021
Nordstrom broadens exclusive relationship with Asos
The retailer has acquired a minority interest in four brands from the U.K. company and will have exclusive multi-channel rights for Topshop and Topman in all of North America. - 7/11/2021
Confitex calls for third-party verification in leakproof underwear category
The New Zealand-based producer put out statements with UL that marketing claims in the category should be substantiated to protect consumers in the growing category. - 7/8/2021
Schnuck Markets promotes Ted Schnuck to EVP, supermarkets
The executive transitions from a role as the lead of the fresh division six months ago. - 7/8/2021
PetDine constructs innovation lab
Named after a founder’s mother, the store brand pet product producer built a 1,200-square-foot facility to research product and test technology.
