During the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) General Merchandise Marketing Conference in Orlando over the weekend, Dan O’Connor, president and CEO of RetailNet Group (RNG), looked ahead through 2020 and discussed the future of the consumer and retail industries, the key drivers of change and the initiatives that leading retailers are investing in today to […]
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2015 General Merchandise Marketing Conference Begins May 28
The Global Market Development Center’s (GMDC) 2015 General Merchandise Marketing Conference will be held May 28-June 1 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Florida. The event focuses on developing, expanding and growing general merchandise sales at retail. The conference will offer members of the retail, wholesale, supplier, service and solution communities an opportunity to […]
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Dutch Farms Grew From Basement Into Award-Winning Business
Company stays on trend with egg traceability technology It all started in 1987 in the basement of Brian Boomsma’s house in Highland, Indiana, where Dutch Farms’ first office was set up. Initially, the company offered only eggs, which is worthy of note, considering a revolutionary technology regarding eggs debuted at the Dutch Farms buying show […]
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Aptaris, Accelitec Partner To Bring Enterprise Marketing And Promotions Management To POS
Aptaris, an enterprise marketing and promotions management provider, and Accelitec, a provider of cloud-based digital and mobile marketing solutions, are partnering to deliver services that provide marketers with greater ability to identify consumer behavior and act on opportunities to drive profitability. The arrangement will allow marketers and merchandisers to use Aptaris’ enterprise marketing and promotions […]
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Tim Milano Appointed CMO At Mrs. Green’s
Natural Markets Food Group, parent company of Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Planet Organic Market and Richtree Natural Market restaurants, has named Tim Milano as its new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Milano brings 20 years of national experience in consumer goods, product development and merchandising to Natural Markets, including most recently serving as head of […]
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Pear Bureau Northwest Crowns Publix As Pear Retailer Of The Year
Pear Bureau Northwest, the Portland-based nonprofit marketing organization that represents the 1,600 fresh pear growers of Oregon and Washington, has named Publix as the 2014 Pear Retailer of the Year for its outstanding pear merchandising activities. Publix is being recognized with this award for its successful implementation of pear merchandising tactics that resulted in substantial increases […]
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Martha Stewart To Keynote PLMA Trade Show Next Month
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has revealed its slate of speakers and seminars for its 2014 “Store Brands Reality Trade Show,” to be held Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. Headlining the program will be a keynote speech by Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur, best-selling author and […]
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NatureSweet Tomatoes Partners With Susan G. Komen For Third Year
To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NatureSweet Tomatoes is continuing its partnership with Susan G. Komen and the fight to end breast cancer. NatureSweet will feature limited edition pink packaging nationwide through October 31 and will donate $100,000 regardless of sales. The in-store pink packaging and promotional materials will be featured on NatureSweet SunBursts […]