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SPAR Group Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

SPAR Group, a global provider of merchandising and retail solutions, has named Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing, reinforcing the company’s focus on accelerating revenue growth and strengthening partnerships across the retail and CPG landscape. In his new role, Richer will oversee SPAR’s commercial strategy across the U.S. and Canada, guiding […]

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Trion Industries Names Bauer As Northeast Sales Representative

Trion Industries has welcomed Jack Bauer as the company’s new sales manager, serving and bringing merchandising solutions to the northeastern United States. Bauer joins Trion with knowledge of the American manufacturing process, leveraging his prior professional experience and advanced studies he completed at Wilkes University. While at Wilkes, he was recognized with three All-American awards […]

Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Merchandising News, National, News

Brain Corp, Driveline Launch ShelfOptix Subscription Service

Brain Corp, an autonomous technology company creating solutions in robotics and artificial intelligence, and Driveline Retail, one of the largest retail service networks in the U.S., have launched ShelfOptix, a service that provides robot-powered shelf intelligence at scale without the cost or complexity of tech ownership. Retailers and brands struggle to understand where in-store execution […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchandising News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Precision Marketing Expands Managed-Service Capabilities

Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), powered by 84.51°, has launched a suite of new managed-service offsite programmatic capabilities. An in-house team will activate across programmatic audio, programmatic CTV and dynamic creative optimization (DCO) for display. The move comes as more brands are applying purchase-based audiences across streaming media. However, KPM noted, many mid-sized consumer packaged goods […]

Posted inCenter Store, Merchandising News, National, News

The Kraft Heinz Co. To Separate Into 2 Companies

The Kraft Heinz Co.’s board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off designed to enable stronger performance while preserving the scale to compete in today’s environment. The separation aims to maximize Kraft Heinz’s capabilities and brands while reducing complexity, allowing both […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Adds 36 New Private Label Products

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items.  The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge.  “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop Begins Price Reductions In Eastern MA Stores

Stop & Shop is reducing prices on thousands of items at all 88 stores across eastern Massachusetts beginning Aug. 22, with the rollout expected to be completed by the end of the month. With this latest effort, Stop & Shop will have lowered prices on national brands and private label products at all 116 of […]

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The Raley’s Companies Fills Key Leadership Roles

The Raley’s Companies has promoted Jessica Blakely and Faith Garrard to senior roles overseeing sales and merchandising across the organization’s banners. Blakely has been appointed VP of sales and merchandising for Bashas’ Family of Stores, while Garrard has been promoted to VP of sales and merchandising for Raley’s Operating Co.   Jessica Blakely In her […]