Dunnhumby has released the fourth annual Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market. In a year dominated by COVID-19, Amazon eclipsed last year’s winner, H-E-B, and runner-up, Trader Joe’s, to take the top spot. Due to strong COVID-driven momentum, Target broke into the first quartile of […]
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Utz To Acquire Vitner’s Snack Food Brand And Distribution Assets
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a manufacturer of branded salty snacks, says that its subsidiary Utz Quality Foods has entered into a definitive agreement with Snak-King Corp. to acquire certain assets related to the Vitner’s brand. Vitner’s is a brand of snack foods in the Chicago metropolitan market. The total purchase price is $25 million, subject […]
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Hy-Vee Provides Employees More Than $167.2M In Bonuses, Benefits
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it gave more than $167.2 million in bonuses and other benefits to its employees in 2020. Over the last year, Hy-Vee introduced a variety of new and enhanced employee benefits as part of its mission to be the “Best Place to Work in America.” As an employee-owned company, […]
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Former PepsiCo Chairman And CEO Nooyi To Speak At NRF 2021
Former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi will serve as a keynote speaker at this week’s NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter 1. “Indra Nooyi is one of the most respected business leaders of our time. Her initiatives in sustainability and corporate responsibility have been highly impactful,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “Her unparalleled […]
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New Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix Blends Two Fan Favorites
Plano, Texas-based Cheetos has debuted its new Crunch Pop Mix – a combination of traditional Cheetos Crunchy and Cheetos Popcorn, which was introduced during last year’s Super Bowl LIV. Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix comes with its own mock advisory, warning fans it may be snatched by others’ Cheetle-coated fingers. (Cheetle is the powdery residue that gets […]
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Heller Named To Newman’s Own Foundation Board Of Directors
Newman’s Own Foundation has appointed Bridgette Heller to its board of directors. The foundation continues the work of its founder, actor/philanthropist Paul Newman, by turning all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into donations, totaling more than $560 million to date. She also serves on the board of directors for Newman’s Own. Heller has been […]
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Lineage Logistics To Offer Refrigerated, Insulated Railcar Solutions
Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, has acquired Cryo-Trans, a provider of refrigerated and insulated railcars and rail management solutions. This industry-first partnership creates a uniquely comprehensive and seamlessly integrated supply chain solution for food and beverage customers. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cryo-Trans manages […]
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Artisanal Brand New Oh Mommy! Macadamia Oil Spray
Milkadamia, a producer of macadamia nut products, has launched its new line of macadamia nut cooking oils. The savory umami shines through in the brand’s Oh Mommy! and the macadamia flavor gives dishes a delicate buttery taste. Both Oh Mommy! and Pure Macadamia flavors come in a 4.7-oz. spray that will retail for $11.99. The pure macadamia flavor […]