by - June 4, 2013 12:35 pm
• 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 30, 2013 5:46 pm
Sam’s Club operates in the shadow Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but if it were a stand-alone business, the warehouse club that posted $56.4 billion in revenue last year would be the…
by - May 28, 2013 2:21 pm
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
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
• 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 16, 2013 5:46 pm
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
• 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 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 5:20 pm
In an effort to connect buyers, product suppliers and packaging suppliers, Wal-Mart held this week its 8th annual Sustainable Packaging Exposition. The retailer looks to drive innovation, “every day low…
by - May 9, 2013 2:16 pm
• 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
• 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
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
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
• 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 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 2, 2013 12:35 pm
Servant leadership, which was at the central core of Sam Walton’s business ideology, was a priority topic for Wal-Mart’s John Aden, executive vice president of merchandising services, and the speaker…
by - May 1, 2013 11:08 pm
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
• 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
• 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
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…
