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Private label arm of Post, 8th Avenue Foods & Provisions, has arranged to acquire Ronzoni from Riviana Foods, who sold several pasta brands to TreeHouse Foods last year.

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.

Following a preview early in the month, the Drew Barrymore-backed brand of more than 150 kitchen items and appliances launches fully online and in stores April 19.

Jill Pavlovich joined the retailer as senior vice president of digital commerce, coming from Wayfair where she launched more than 90 exclusive brands. Her appointment is joined by the hiring of Jake Griffith, a former Walmart executive.

The virtual event allows entrepreneurs and product suppliers to register to pitch their products directly to Walmart buyers.

The retail supply chain could be facing a new stress — a post-pandemic boom of shoppers looking to buy like normal again.

Pilsners, lagers and sours from the discounter won awards from the 2021 New York International Beer Competition, and Lidl's Perlenbacher won German Pilsner Brewery of the Year.

The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.