by - June 11, 2013 5:04 pm
CEO Andrews exits Collective Bias
John Andrews, one of the founders and CEO of Collective Bias has exited the company, according to a company press release on Tuesday. “John is an entrepreneur at heart and…
The Supply Side
by - June 9, 2013 11:34 pm
Heinz sale is completed
H.J. Heinz announced Friday (June 7) the completion of its acquisition by an investment consortium comprised of Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital. The acquisition agreement…
by - June 9, 2013 8:53 pm
Wal-Mart tests virtual shops in Toronto
Wal-Mart and Procter & Gamble recently teamed up to offer Toronto shoppers more convenience. The corporate duo recently placed virtual pop-up stores in 50 bus stations across the Canadian city….
by - June 5, 2013 10:23 pm
Procter & Gamble restructures global business
Household products giant Procter & Gamble said Wednesday (June 5) it was reorganizing its business global business unit into four sectors. The new alignments were part of the company’s ongoing…
by - June 5, 2013 4:17 pm
Suppliers benefit from Wal-Mart sourcing goals
Officials with Wal-Mart Stores announced earlier this year a plan to source an additional $50 billion in products from the U.S. during the next 10 years. The company said Wednesday…
by - June 4, 2013 12:35 pm
The Supply Side: McCormick expansion, Smithfield’s sale, Exec shift
• McCormick acquires Asian company Spice company, McCormick recently acquired Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co. — a manufacturer of bouillon products in central China. McCormick said these new products complement its…
by - May 28, 2013 2:21 pm
Nestlé exec appointed to Samaritan board
Virginia (Ginger) Brooks of Rogers has been named a director to the Samaritan Community Center and will assume the role in July. "We are so blessed and thankful to have…
by - May 23, 2013 9:53 pm
Top management change at P&G
Bob McDonald, the CEO of Procter & Gamble and a 33-year veteran of the company, stepped down suddenly after the market closed on Thursday (May 23). He will be replaced…
by - May 22, 2013 9:03 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Target video, TJX profits, Retail imports slow
• Target tests video-streaming Target has launched a Netflix-like video-streaming service with its employees, according to published reports. The company is testing the waters in a crowded field that includes…
by - May 22, 2013 11:19 am
Wal-Mart’s Massmart venture expects slower growth
South Africa's Massmart Holdings said on Wednesday (May 22) it expects lackluster sales growth this year, as the unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. battles with weak consumer demand in Africa's…
by - May 16, 2013 5:46 pm
Retailers, suppliers talk ‘Shop’ at UA conference
Today’s shopper has retailers, suppliers and brand consultants continuously scratching their heads as they work feverishly to keep pace with escalating and changing expectations. More than 300 business professionals attended…
by - May 15, 2013 4:04 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Pinnacle Foods profits, PepsiCo exec move
• Pinnacle Foods profits soar Lower interest expense, leaner debt levels and previous refinancing activities contributed to a 160% increase in profits at Pinnacle Foods Inc. during the first quarter,…
by - May 15, 2013 12:08 pm
Wal-Mart goes its own way in Bangladesh safety issue
Wal-Mart said it will not sign an accord with European retailers over factory safety in Bangladesh, but has opted to conduct its own inspections at 100% of the factories in…
by - May 9, 2013 2:16 pm
The Supply Side: General Mills food safety push, Hillshire’s new exec
• General Mills pushes food safety General Mills continues work toward improving food safety efforts. As part of the company’s global responsibility report issued April 30, General Mills said it…
by - May 7, 2013 11:07 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Women dominate marketplace, execs on the move
• SURVEY: Women still dominate the grocery marketplace Shopping channels are rapidly changing in the world today, but a recent survey from the Private Label Manufactures Association found it’s women…
by - May 7, 2013 3:51 pm
Neighborhood Market push creates supplier opportunities
Wal-Mart’s grocery store model is not a new idea but it’s been nearly 20 years since the retail giant has been this aggressive rolling out new Neighborhood Markets. It’s roughly…
by - May 6, 2013 1:32 pm
Omni approach to social media working for brands
When Calvin Peters started as social media director for Duane Reade drug stores in 2011, the company’s social media presence had 1,200 Twitter followers and 2,100 Facebook “likes.” There was…
by - May 4, 2013 10:06 pm
The Supply Side: ConAgra executives, Kellogg product expansion
• ConAgra chooses new president for Consumer Foods Tom McGough was recently named president of the Consumer Foods division at ConAgra Foods and succeeds Andre Hawaux, who resigned to join…
by - May 4, 2013 9:40 pm
Social media shifts brand awareness methods
Social and mobile media is radically changing the way consumers are informed on everything from national news events like the recent Boston bombings to how and where they shop, make…
by - May 1, 2013 11:08 pm
Blogger helps raise brand awareness
Writing has long been a passion for Jasmine Banks who began blogging in 2001 while attending John Brown University. But this savvy, creative soul has turned that passion into business…