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April 2021
Apr 01
Wegmans highlights meat alternatives, convenient pasta
Store Brands in the Wild takes a trip to the only Wegmans’ only location in the five boroughs of New York City to see what meat alternatives are on offer.
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April 2021
Apr 09
BJ’s Wholesale Club CEO dies unexpectedly
Lee Delaney died Thursday, the company said. In the wake of his passing, chief administrative and financial officer Bob Eddy will serve as interim CEO.
Apr 08
CBD producer creates formulation, product development division
The Socati Formulations division will offer a full concept-to-market service for companies building products with customized cannabinoid ratios and trendy functional ingredients.
Apr 08
Nielsen IQ unveils Omnishopper solution
Omnishopper is meant to reveal shopping behaviors while also bringing dependable data to the forefront of omnichannel measurement and illuminating blind spots that may exist among CPG retailers and manufacturers.
Apr 06
Tractor Supply rolls out new Neighbor’s Club loyalty features
The program, which incorporated customer feedback, provides members points for their purchases, as well as membership levels based on annual spending.
Apr 05
Walgreens kicks off 7th year of Red Nose Day
This year, Walgreens said Red Nose Day funds raised will be used by its grantee partners to help address the impact of COVID-19 on underserved children in the country.
Apr 02
Walgreens adds donation capabilities to myWalgreens platform
The new donation feature allows myWalgreens members to donate Walgreens Cash rewards directly to local nonprofits via Walgreens.com and the retailer’s mobile app.
Apr 02
Sprouts livestream to celebrate school gardens
The 45-minute virtual event, "Growing School Gardens: Seeding a Healthy Future for Our Youth," will have an estimated audience of 500 elementary schools.
Apr 02
Shoppers' focus on value to continue post-pandemic, report says
A report from The Conference Board is highlighting the extent to which consumers cut back their spending in the past year — and how a reversal of this pattern might be slower than in the past.
Apr 01
Sam’s Club highlights outdoor offerings with Deck the Yard virtual shopping experience
Sam's Club's creative director for Member's Mark and three other designers created popup outdoor escapes across the country that it then turned into virtual reality shoppable spaces.
Apr 01
Carolina Foods gets investment from Falfurrias Capital Partners
The investment in Carolina Foods is the private equity firm's third food category investment in the past two years.
March 2021
Mar 31
Waitrose Duchy Organic gains bag-in-box wine
The wine’s packaging will feature Waitrose Duchy Organic’s contemporary new look, unveiled last month by the retailer.
Mar 30
TricorBraun Flex debuts PolyRecycle packaging as part of How2Recycle partnership
TricorBraun Flex said the flexible polyethylene film packaging material works well with such dry, free-flowing products as specialty food, pet treats and powders.
Mar 30
Dollar General promotes 8 from within
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said the promotion of eight of the retailer's own executives highlights the retailer's focus on creating paths for advancement.
Mar 29
King Soopers makes $1M commitment to Colorado Healing Fund
Beyond the financial commitment to CHF, King Soopers also is taking steps to support associates, including those directly affected by the March 22 shooting at a Boulder, Colo., King Soopers store.
Mar 26
JCPenney brings in new home, swim and athletic lines, products for spring
JCPenney is debuting three swim brands and a new athletic wear brand as it expands apparel and home goods offerings from its private and exclusive brands.
Mar 25
Easter deals at BJ’s include private brands, candy mainstays
The Westborough, Mass.-based retailer is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for families’ Easter needs.
Mar 22
Hy-Vee set for 2nd ‘Best of Local Brands’ summit
The retailer is looking for new branded and private label suppliers whose products it will bring to its eight-state store footprint.
Mar 18
Toys ‘R’ Us once again under new ownership
WHP Global has acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, parent company to the Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, Geoffrey the Giraffe brands, and more than 20 related consumer toy and baby brands.
Mar 16
Ulta names Kimbell next CEO, promotes Steelman to COO
Dave Kimbell, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer’s current president, will succeed Mary Dillon in the beauty chain’s top spot, effective in June.
Mar 16
Sobeys parent takes $357M majority stake in Longo’s, Grocery Gateway
Empire is purchasing 51% of greater Toronto area specialty grocer Longo’s and its Grocery Gateway e-commerce business.
Mar 15
Target gets crafty with Mondo Llama brand
The arts-and-crafts brand is the retailer's first private brand foray into the crafting category in more than a decade.
Mar 15
The Giant Company adds customer experience exec
In her new role, Glennis Harris will oversee the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers, as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store support.
Mar 11
Maesa adds former Shiseido Americas CEO to board
Marc Rey joins the beauty brand incubator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including with brand innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and digitalization.
Mar 11
ShopRite putting dietitian services front and center for National Nutrition Month
ShopRite's programming will be a mix of online and in-person offerings, including an online dietitian chatbox and a Recipe Shop feature that integrates with its e-commerce service to make it easier to shop healthy recipes.
Mar 09
BB&B’s Tritton to keynote IHA's upcoming virtual trade show
Mark Tritton, president and CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, will deliver the keynote for the International Housewares Association’s upcoming virtual trade show.
Mar 09
Target embraces indulgence with Favorite Day brand
The food-and-beverage brand will encompass 700 products across such categories as bakery, ice cream, trail mix, snacks, cake decorating supplies, mocktails and beverage mixers, among others.
Mar 08
Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reports record year in 2020
Overall, members of the consortium produced 3.94 million wheels of cheese in 2020, marking the highest number in the cheese’s history.
Mar 05
Albertsons testing remote-controlled delivery
The retailer is delivering groceries via remote-controlled cart at certain Safeway stores in Northern California.
Mar 04
Rite Aid ups commitment to improving own brand chemical management
Rite Aid is issuing a food-contact materials restricted substance list and requiring own brand suppliers to certify that its packaging and packaging components comply with it, as well as federal and state packaging laws.
Mar 03
ECRM Connects hits virtual meetings milestone
More than 100,000 meetings have taken place on the ECRM Connect platform since it debuted last May.
Mar 03
NuSachi adds business development exec
The company, which offers expertise and services from hemp genetics to custom product formulations and white and private labeling, has tapped Matt Storey to lead its sales and business development.
Mar 01
H-E-B opens submissions for 2021 Quest for Texas Best
H-E-B’s annual search for new exclusive suppliers has officially kicked off — with a wider scope this year.