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…
The Supply Side
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…
by - May 1, 2013 3:31 pm
The Supply Side: General Mills sustainability lead, Nestle divestiture
• General Mills focuses on sustainable sourcing General Mills is stepping out front among Wal-Mart suppliers with somewhat aggressive sustainability goals. The food company is focused on increasing the sustainability…
by - April 30, 2013 4:40 pm
The Supply Side: Heinz tender, Pinnacle refinance
• Shareholders approve Heinz sale During an April 30 meeting, a majority of H.J. Heinz Co. shareholders voted in favor of the February-announced acquisition of Heinz by an investment consortium…
by - April 29, 2013 10:59 am
Shrinking Walmart stores will impact suppliers
As Wal-Mart Stores continues to focus on a smaller footprint for some of its stores, suppliers will see less shelf space and analysts say there is no time to waste…
by - April 25, 2013 10:03 am
Life after Wal-Mart rich with opportunity
When someone retires from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after many years of serving the retail giant, they are leaving with a head and heart full of information, expertise and wisdom. A…
by - April 19, 2013 12:54 pm
More executives exit J.C. Penney
Several top executives including chief operating officer Michael Kramer and chief talent officer Dan Walker, have left their posts at J.C. Penney, the company said Thursday (April 18). These two…
by - April 18, 2013 8:27 pm
Wal-Mart ups the ante on sustainability
When Wal-Mart made a pledge toward sustainability in 2006, many thought it would be a passing phase. But in 2013, suppliers are getting a wake-up call as the retail giant…
by - April 18, 2013 10:15 am
Lawrence Merchandising expands into NWA
Do you wonder who refolds the graphic t-shirts so neatly stacked in perfect rows when consumers run roughshod over the table displays? And who picks up the mess and changes…