Weis Markets has named Michael T. Lockard, a long-time financial retail executive, as its SVP, CFO and treasurer. He will succeed Scott Frost, who is retiring. To ensure a smooth transition, Frost will continue to serve as CFO until March 12, at which time Lockard will assume the role. As Weis Markets’ CFO, Lockard will oversee […]
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Meijer Seeking Midwest-Made Products For Localization Summit
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants. “We are proud to be a Midwestern retailer and want to carry products that highlight our communities,” said Peter Whitsett, Meijer EVP of merchandising and marketing. “Each Meijer […]
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WisePies Pizza Wins 2020 SMSDC Idol Competition
WiseChoice Foods’ WisePies Pizza won the 2020 SMSDC Minority Business Enterprise Idol competition developed by the certifying agency, Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC), a regional affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). WiseChoice Foods showcased its development and 2020 launch of the retail WisePies Pizza brand. The clean-label frozen pizza line had […]
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The Giant Co. Honors Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of racial equality, The Giant Co. has made $25,000 in donations to support 12 organizations dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion within their local communities. The Giant Co. is partnering with Central PA MLK Day of Service to give $10,000 to local nonprofits to support their efforts […]
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DMA Solutions Unveils Marketing Matters Webinar Topics
Dallas, Texas-based DMA Solutions has announced the January and February discussion topics and dates for its Marketing Matters webinars, with more to be announced throughout the year. DMA Solutions’ growing webinar series plans to cover a variety of topics that are both informative and discussion based. Dan’l Mackey Almy, president and CEO of DMA Solutions, and […]
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Beyond Meat Unveils Plans For New Global Headquarters
Beyond Meat Inc. plans to enter a 12-year lease in a new, nearly 300,000-square-foot space at 888 N. Douglas St. in El Segundo, California. The building is under development by Hackman Capital Partners with anticipated completion this spring. The site will serve as the company’s new state-of-the-art global headquarters, making it one of the world’s […]
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Sprouts Survey: Young Americans Likely To Shift Away From Meat
According to research commissioned by Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market and conducted by One Poll, nearly one in every two Americans consumes more plant-based meals than meat, with more than half (54 percent) of respondents ages 24 to 39 identifying as flexitarians. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked into the new year eating habits and aims people have […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Enhances Grocery E-Commerce With CitrusAd
Keasby, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, has launched CitrusAd’s retail media technology for sponsored products and display ads across its e-commerce platform. Using the CitrusAd technology, Wakefern can offer brands the ability to launch sponsored product campaigns and display media across its desktop and mobile web e-commerce platforms to enhance the shopping experience for […]