by - February 4, 2015 3:20 pm
J.M. Smucker to buy Big Heart Pet Brands
Jelly giant J.M. Smucker has made a huge leap toward diversification in a $5.8 billion deal to buy Big Heart Pet Brands, the maker of MeowMix, Milk Bone, Milos Kitchen…
The Supply Side
by - February 4, 2015 1:03 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart’s McKenna talks ‘simplicity,’ supply chain
Retail veteran Judith McKenna took over as the chief operations officer for Walmart’s U.S. division just seven weeks ago and she’s wasting not a single minute in reaching out to…
by - February 2, 2015 2:29 pm
The Supply Side: Welcome to the supply chain revolution
There have been few major changes in the physical retail supply chain that has served big box retailers for more than three decades. But as more consumers shift to online…
by - January 27, 2015 4:23 pm
The Supply Side: Markets may improve in 2015 for consumer food companies
Food suppliers to Wal-Mart Stores continue to struggle to improve market share despite a growing U.S. economy. However, a leading analyst with Credit Suisse said some struggles may persist but…
by - January 26, 2015 1:45 pm
Supply Side brief: Post Cereal to buy Malt-O-Meal
Cereal maker Post announced plans to acquire MOM Brands for $1.5 billion. MOM Brands includes Malt-O-Meal, Golden Puffs, Cinnamon Toasters and other ready-to-eat brands. This deal will make Post the…
by - January 15, 2015 10:39 pm
The Supply Side: NWACC notes 15 years of training Walmart supplier analysts
It was around 1990 that Wayne Callahan, former local management for H.J. Heinz, got a call from then Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott to head up a project to train more…
by - January 13, 2015 10:16 am
The Supply Side Briefs: Kellogg acquisition, General Mills plant closures
• Kellogg to acquire Egyptian biscuit company Kellogg announced it expects to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr for an estimated $125 million which is based upon the number…
by - January 8, 2015 6:27 pm
The Supply Side: Locally made Glucose Health seeks a place with retailers
The nutritional supplement startup Glucose Health has big plans to launch a powdered tea mix that helps Type 2 diabetics maintain blood sugar balance. The drink mix is being compounded…
by - January 8, 2015 4:41 pm
J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Wet Seal to close stores
The retail sector from top to bottom continues to shed its brick and mortar stores as four retailers announce streamlining efforts in recent days. J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Wet…
by - January 5, 2015 9:48 am
Supply Side briefs: Nestle divestiture, ConAgra private label woes
• Nestle Waters divests ice cream business in Mexico Wal-Mart supplier Nestle Waters recently announced the $68 million sale of its ice cream business in Mexico to Grupo Herdez. The…
by - December 11, 2014 4:04 pm
The Supply Side: Focus continues on reaching the Hispanic consumer
There are more than $1.7 trillion reasons why food companies, retailers and consumer product goods suppliers are focusing on the Hispanic population. Hispanics account for one-sixth of the U.S. population,…
by - December 9, 2014 8:51 pm
The Supply Side: Supplier unveils new photo service linked to Wal-Mart
Holoma Inc., a product development consultant group in Miami, has partnered exclusively with Wal-Mart Stores on a new interactive photo service dubbed U4D-iT for this holiday season. U4D-iT.com uses advanced…
by - November 18, 2014 7:01 pm
Logistically centered Bentonville dubbed as North Pole for toys
Toys lined three city blocks around the Bentonville Square at the recent Toyland event, the most attended of all of the city’s popular First Friday outings. There were 36 toy…
by - November 17, 2014 8:20 pm
Retail sales tick higher in October
Consumers spent a little more money in October on retail goods according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Friday (Nov. 14). Seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.3%…
by - November 11, 2014 12:53 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart pushing suppliers for Millennial insights
While many have an opinion on the Millennial generation, there remains much mystery behind the mega demographic that wields more than $1.3 trillion in annual spending power and is eclipsing…
by - November 10, 2014 2:53 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart helps Nutrisystem push diabetic food box
Diabetes is a $160 billion annual cost to the nation’s health care system and diet food supplier Nutrisystem’s diabetic food box has risen to the top selling item on the…
by - November 3, 2014 12:30 pm
Supply Side briefs: Kimberly-Clark health care, Dr Pepper deal
• Kimberly-Clark spins off its health care business Kimberly Clark has completed the spin-off of its health care division, now known as Halyard Health. The consumers packaged goods giant…
by - October 27, 2014 12:10 pm
Retailers revamping shipping calendar for holiday season
Retailers are taking no chances with online order expectations this holiday season as they are trying to push more e-commerce deals ahead of the big day with free delivery options…
by - October 21, 2014 3:07 pm
The Supply Side: Prices hurt customer satisfaction among Wal-Mart suppliers
Consumer packaged goods companies and other product suppliers to retail for everyday household items are seeing customer satisfaction ratings slide amid price inflation, according to the 2014 American Customer Satisfaction…
by - October 13, 2014 7:33 pm
The Supply Side: Bicycle maker says onshoring effort tough, but worthwhile
No one said it would be easy to shift manufacturing jobs from overseas back to the U.S. but Wal-Mart Stores vice president of U.S. manufacturing Cindi Marsiglio said the response…