WISE addresses diversity with first junior boardSeven diverse members have joined the board, headed by Phyllis Johnson of Catalina. Lidl’s giving away a year’s worth of own brand ice creamThe 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. 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. Dollar General takes steps to be health care destination The chain has hired a chief medical officer to develop a plan for services and is increasing its assortment of health care products. JD.com is expanding private brands in home goods, pet China’s largest e-tailer is working with a supply chain partner to get the private brands developed and out to consumers quicker. U.S. baker rolls out popular German donut mix Eurogerm USA has a bakery mix to make the popular German donut Quarkbällchen and the mix is available for store brand development or for in-store bakery departments. Post Holdings makes 2 executive moves Howard Friedman has been promoted to EVP, COO and Nico Catoggio joins the company as president, CEO Post Consumer Brands. Fresh Thyme seeks local product for St. Louis concept store The retailer has set a goal to source 1,000 local products for a store in the Foundry area of St. Louis. Walmart adds AR to Waffles + Mochi program Parents and kids can scan QR codes on signs in stores with their mobile phone to see virtual characters from the show in the aisles. Summer snacks from Trader Joe’s The retailer’s podcast talked up new product launches this summer such as strawberry and jalapeno crackers and a Brazil nut body butter. First Previous 209 210 211 212 213 Next Last
