The new SleepRight ProRx Custom Dental Guard from Splintek Inc., maker of SleepRight No-Boil Dental Guards, now is available in select Publix stores and online. Publix is the third retailer to offer the low-temperature dental guard. “In keeping with Splintek’s cutting-edge products, the ProRx Custom Dental Guard has several innovative features that set it apart […]
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Proposed Supervalu Buyout Under Scrutiny By Law Firms Nationwide
Law firms across the country are launching investigations into the proposed sale of Supervalu to UNFI for $2.9 billion, or $32.50 per share. Concerns cited by these firms include “possible breaches of fiduciary duties” and the “adequacy of the price and process” of the sale. Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal […]
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Affiliated Foods Adopts BRdata Cloud To Track Scan-Based Promotions
BRdata Cloud recently debuted two new offerings focused on increasing efficiencies between retailers, wholesalers and vendors: Scan Promotion Tracking and Cloud Vendor Portal. Through Scan Promotion Tracking, BRdata Cloud processes stores’ transaction log data to track the number of times promotional items were purchased. Then, at the end of the promotion, BRdata Cloud generates invoices […]
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Vernors Celebrates Michigan Lighthouses With Collectible Cans
Vernors once again is partnering with Pure Michigan to celebrate the Great Lakes State’s coastal landmarks, with limited edition cans featuring seven iconic Michigan lighthouses. The lighthouses showcased include Forty Mile Point (Rogers City), Old Mackinac Point (Mackinaw City), Point Iroquois (Brimley), Point Betsie (Frankfort), Little Sable Point (Mears), St. Joseph and the oldest lighthouse in the […]
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New Nissin Foods USA President, CEO Named As Multari Retires
Al Multari, president and CEO of Nissin Foods USA, the inventor of instant ramen, is retiring from that role. Michael Price will succeed him effective Oct. 1, 2018. Multari and Price will work together to ensure a smooth transition, focusing on the future leadership and vision for Nissin, the company says. As the current VP […]
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Rutter’s Welcomes New Director Of Fuels And Forecourt
Chris Hartman has joined Rutter’s as director of fuels and forecourt, marking the 11th generation of the family joining the business. In this new role, Hartman will oversee the procurement and retail of all fuel products for Rutter’s convenience stores, including the Fleet Card Program. He also will manage the forecourt experience, which encompasses carwashes, air […]
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Crosby’s Markets President Named To AGNE Board Of Directors
Christopher Crosby, president and CEO of Crosby’s Markets, recently was named to the board of directors of Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE). Crosby’s Markets is a family-owned supermarket chain started by James Crosby, Christopher’s father, in 1980. The family operates seven stores, most of them located on the North Shore of Massachusetts and one […]
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Massachusetts Poised To Raise Tobacco Age To 21
With the passage of final legislation by the Massachusetts Legislature last week, the Bay State is poised to become the sixth state in the nation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years old. Gov. Charlie Baker has indicated his support for raising the tobacco age, and the bill awaits his signature. In […]