Strategy

Bodega Latina Corp. acquires Smart & Final
The supermarket operator in Mexico, a subsidiary of Grupo Comercial Chedraui, has acquired the retailer for about $620 million to broaden its reach in the United States.
GNC rolling out exclusive PlantFuel line of plant-based supplements
The company‘s distribution deal with plant-based nutrition brand PlantFuel is set to launch in August and will bring various products to GNC’s more than 2,300 stores and its website.

C-P Flexible Packaging expands pre-made poly bag production

The company is adding three converting lines to its Buffalo, N.Y.-based facility. The bags are used for food products and more for in-store and e-commerce distribution.
NuZee names sales, supply chain leader

Jose Ramirez joins NuZee from Farmer Brothers, where he most recently served as vice president of coffee strategy and sustainability.
Kroger seeks fresh food suppliers

The retailer opened an online application process for suppliers looking to join its first Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator that will occur in August in Cincinnati.
Bed Bath & Beyond bolsters merchandising team

The rejuvenated home store has added Stacey Shively, a former Target and JCPenney executive, to the role of SVP, general merchandise manager.
ODP splits into 2 publicly traded companies as Staples seeks purchase

The board of ODP, Office Depot’s parent company, has agreed to split into a retail company and a distribution and contract business.
Sally Beauty hires new digital exec from H-E-B

Ellery Fisher, formerly vice president of e-commerce at H-E-B, joins Sally Beauty Supply to oversee the retailer's e-commerce and digital operations.
Mercatus taps grocery veteran for advisor role

John Lucot, formerly president and COO of Giant Eagle, will serve as a senior strategic advisor for the e-commerce grocery platform.
GrowGeneration adds supply chain exec

Dennis Sheldon brings experience in retail operations from time at Popsockets and Crocs.

Bodega Latina Corp. acquires Smart & Final

GNC rolling out exclusive PlantFuel line of plant-based supplements

C-P Flexible Packaging expands pre-made poly bag production

NuZee names sales, supply chain leader

Kroger seeks fresh food suppliers

Bed Bath & Beyond bolsters merchandising team

ODP splits into 2 publicly traded companies as Staples seeks purchase

Sally Beauty hires new digital exec from H-E-B

Mercatus taps grocery veteran for advisor role

GrowGeneration adds supply chain exec