Labor & Employment

The coffee supplier has also named a CEO and opened several offices worldwide.

The National Retail Federation's annual report expects holiday sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5%.

Adding Fresh Encounter Inc. to its growing retail portfolio expands the food solutions provider's store footprint by 33%.

Both companies are hopeful of the deal's completion by the end of 2024.

Officials with the private label coffee supplier said the agreement will allow the company to expand its product development capabilities.

Randy Barber and Bob McGarrity each will call it a career at the start of 2025.

Continued private label growth is opening new opportunities for U.S.-based manufacturers.

The company's employees stationed around the world volunteered in their local communities to help foster environmental stewardship.