St. Louis-based Nestlé Purina Petcare has implemented Blue Yonder’s category management solution integrated with 3DVR Solutions’ 3D virtual reality technology to assist its retail partners with better merchandizing of their store shelfs. Purina is the No. 1 pet care company in the U.S. and offers more than 20 brands, feeding 65 million dogs and 51 million cats annually. Purina provides […]
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Meijer Opens Two New Grocery Concept Stores In Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores Jan. 26 in Lake Orion and Macomb Townships. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer Express locations, and that feeling of excitement and anticipation as you welcome customers in for the first time never gets old,” said Hank Meijer, executive chairman. “But opening the […]
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Schnucks Names Reese As Chief People Officer
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has hired Jada D. Reese to lead the company’s human resources team as its new chief people officer. Reese will begin her role on Jan. 30 and brings 26 years of professional experience, including human resources leadership roles at BJC Healthcare, Express Scripts and Anheuser-Busch. She most recently held the role of […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Febreze Reveals Second Annual Scent Of The Year
Cincinnati-based Febreze released its 2023 Scent of the Year, Mountain, featuring scents of alpine, fruit, cedar, American wildflowers and violet leaves. “The world is prioritizing well-being more than ever before,” said Rafael Trujillo, Febreze master perfumer. “As we continue to bring mindfulness to the forefront, connecting to nature has become an essential aspect in life – from […]
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Kroger Shares 2023 Food Trend Predictions
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared its Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends and consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. The fifth-annual report centers on America’s continued eat-at-home habits as pandemic concerns subside with consumers seeking to make up for lost time and celebrate everything from life’s special moments to everyday milestones by entertaining and cooking […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Karis Makes $150M Investment In Cattlemen’s Heritage Plant
Des Moines, Iowa-based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company has announced that Karis Capital is investing $150 million in the company’s planned facility in Mills County, Iowa. The investment will allow Cattlemen’s Heritage to move forward with groundbreaking for the plant later this year. “This $150 million strategic investment by Karis represents a critical milestone in the Cattlemen’s Heritage […]
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Kroger Rewards Program Gives $200M To Charities In Five Years
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and its community rewards program have directed more than $200 million in charitable giving since 2017, donating to thousands of local organizations across America. Established two decades ago, the Kroger Community Rewards program allows loyalty members to select a local charity to benefit from their purchases. “We are incredibly proud to […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Seeks Diverse-Owned Brands For Showcase
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs is seeking participation in a virtual program aimed at showcasing products from underrepresented suppliers to Ahold Delhaize USA. Peapod is partnering with ECRM and RangeMe to host a series of four virtual events throughout the year. Merchants from the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA will meet with potential new suppliers to […]