Smart & Final has promoted Scott Drew to Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has been a part of the Smart & Final team since 2010, during which he has led store operations, real estate, construction and maintenance, supply chain, and sales and merchandising. As COO, Drew will continue to report to Dave Hirz, president and CEO. […]
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Charlotte’s Web Completes Acquisition Of Abacus Health Products
Boulder, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web, manufacturer of hemp extract, has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products, a specialist in over-the-counter topical products combining active pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract. Charlotte’s Web acquired all the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares of Abacus. All the outstanding proportionate voting shares of Abacus were converted into Abacus shares […]
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NACS: C-Store Customers Say Cleanliness Is Top Priority
More drivers are on the roads now and that could present opportunities for convenience stores. More than three in four consumers (79 percent) say their communities were reopened by June 15, according to the results of national consumer survey conducted for NACS by PSB Insights. Overall, 84 percent of drivers surveyed say they will be […]
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Smart & Final Extra! Store To Open June 24 In Turlock, CA
Smart & Final, the smaller grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, will be opening its new Extra! store June 24 at the Turlock Town Center, located near downtown off Golden State Freeway. The brand-new grocery store is the first Smart & Final store in Turlock, joining a Smart & Final Distribution Center in […]
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Big Y Foods Appoints Theresa Jasmin As New CFO
The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Theresa A. Jasmin as CFO following the recent retirement of William T. Mahoney. Jasmin is responsible for the company’s strategic planning, finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. As a senior member of the executive team, she reports to Charles L. D’Amour, president and CEO, along […]
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Nielsen Looks At CPG Dollar Sales Data For Week Ending June 6
The information below, reported by Nielsen, reflects total U.S. weekly year-over-year dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and 14-week periods ending June 6. This rundown includes in-store and online CPG shifts in sales and price, similar to past weeks. The sales data below reflects total U.S. in-store measurement, except the total CPG online sales and online […]
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Bottled Water Brand Pathwater Unveils Patriotic-Themed Bottle
Pathwater, a sustainable bottled water brand, has debuted its limited-edition Made in USA bottle paying homage to the U.S. The bottle celebrates Pathwater’s commitment to maintaining all operations – from manufacturing to marketing – within the continental U.S., and in doing so, providing necessary job opportunities to Americans. The Fremont, California, company will donate 10 […]
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Nature Fresh Farms To Conduct Virtual Tasting At United Fresh
On June 18, Nature Fresh Farms will be conducting a virtual tasting at the United Fresh 2020 Live virtual tradeshow. This year’s United Fresh event tradeshow is taking place under very different circumstances. Given the current Covid-19 challenges, the show has gone virtual with a free opportunity for attendees to make connections with industry leaders. […]