Deerfield, IL — The acquisition and merger of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is being amended and extended, the purchasing firm reports. Under the new terms, Walgreen Boots will divest up to 1,200 Rite Aid locations as well…
Callebaut Revenue Up, Volume Flat During Q1
Zurich — During the first quarter of its fiscal year, Barry Callebaut AG had flat volume sales against strong results from the year prior, while sales revenue increased 3.2 percent in terms of local currency, the supplier reports. “We have…
Super Bowl Spending To Surpass $14B
Washington — U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $75 on purchases for Super Bowl parties, totaling $14.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). While viewership is expected to be nearly the same as in 2016,…
Pretzel Pete Relocates Production, Office Facilities
Hatboro, PA — Pretzel Pete, Inc. has consolidated its offices, warehouse and manufacturing activities into a new 12,000-square-foot facility, the company reports. In addition, the snack maker reports it’s looking into the potential for co-packing and private label opportunities at…
Jelly Belly Takes BeanBoozled Challenge Digital
Fairfield, CA — Giving consumers the chance to take its BeanBoozled Challenge anytime and anywhere, Jelly Belly Candy Co. has launched a mobile app that replicates play of the game. The app features a virtual spinner and a proprietary video program…
How Retailers Can Adapt For Gen Z
Northbrook, IL — Retailers must prepare to address the needs of gen Z, as the cohort — age 10 to 17— is slated to make up some 40 percent of the North American population by 2020, according to HRC Retail…
Supervalu Names Dament SVP For Retail, Merchandising, Marketing
Minneapolis — Anne Dament has been appointed senior vice-president of retail, merchandising and marketing for Supervalu, Inc. In her new role, Dament will lead retail banner operations, and oversee merchandising and marketing, according to the company. Beginning her career at…
Target Promotes Gomez To CMO
Minneapolis — Target Corp. has promoted Rick Gomez to executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, effective January 29. In his new role, Gomez will be responsible for brand positioning and leading integration of all marketing programs. In addition, he will…
Mondelez Promotes Thins With Giant Cookie Jar
New York — To highlight its latest additions to the Chips Ahoy Thins line, Mondelez International, Inc. has setup a 10-foot tall jar filled with cookies at Time Warner Center in New York City. As part of the campaign, consumers can…
O’Brien Heads Up Blommer Signature Line
Chicago — Jan O’Brien is joining Blommer Chocolate Co. as its Signature Line chocolate brand manager. O’Brien will lead strategy to grow the brand in the North American premium and retail confectionery chocolate segments working with key customers. She brings to the position…
