Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs has expanded the media partnerships and capabilities available to consumer-packaged goods companies through its AD Retail Media arm. The new capabilities enable CPGs to reach connected customers through both digital and in-store avenues. “Over the past two years we’ve seen a shift in how consumers shop. While we believe online demand will continue […]
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Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Continues To Address Supply Chain Issues
Like many grocers across the country, Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods continues to work its way around supply chain hurdles. “I’ve never seen such a challenged supply chain. But I would tell you that in our company’s perspective, I applaud our merchants…they’re acting as advocates for the customer,” said Mike Davidson, president and CEO. Davidson […]
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Todd Greiner Farms Packing Expands Sales Department
Hart, Michigan-based Todd Greiner Farms Packing has expanded its sales department with new hires Mike Fuher and Steve Rudat. Effective March 21, Fuher assumed the role of sales and marketing manager while Rudat took on the new position of account and supply chain manager. Fuher is an industry veteran with 15 years of experience including sales […]
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Save A Lot Launches ‘Fill Your Basket’ Sweepstakes For Easter
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is celebrating Easter with a national sweepstakes where one person will take home a year’s supply of groceries valued at more than $5,000. Now through April 17, people can enter the sweepstakes by visiting Save A Lot’s website and signing up for its email club, which provides customers with access to exclusive deals […]
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Kroger Health’s Platform Recognized By University Of Cincinnati Study
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., partnered with the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as a healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. “Kroger Health is proud of our partnership with the University of […]
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Kraft Heinz Closes Deal With Brazilian Food Company Hemmer
Chicago, Illinois-based The Kraft Heinz Company has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio, a Brazilian food company focused on condiments and sauces. The deal was approved without restriction by Brazil’s CADE – its Administrative Council for Economic Defense – Brazil’s antitrust body. The proposed deal was announced in September 2021, […]
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Frigo Cheese Heads Awards $30K For ‘Build A Bright Future’ Program
Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Saputo Cheese USA and its brand, Frigo Cheese Heads, have revealed the winning schools in its “Build a Bright Future” program, which is aimed at helping schools improve their learning experience and environment through funding for equipment, materials and renovations. Schools across the country had the opportunity to be nominated for the chance […]