Great Place to Work has just published its 23rd annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, the list of the best workplaces in the U.S., created in partnership with Fortune. Grocers Wegmans, Publix and Nugget Markets were included on the 2020 list. “The 100 Best show the way forward,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO […]
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Walmart U.S. Comp Sales, E-Commerce Sales Grow In Q4
In its fourth-quarter highlights, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart U.S. reported total revenue was $141.7 billion, an increase of $2.9 billion, or 2.1 percent. Walmart U.S. comp sales increased on a two-year stacked basis by 6 percent with continued strength in food and consumables. Walmart U.S. e-commerce had strong growth in grocery pickup and delivery, and walmart.com […]
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Kroger Precision Marketing Challenges Media Industry
The Kroger Co.’s media advertising business, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), has a new sales attribution capability to provide brands full transparency into media performance. Kroger’s self-service advertising platform now allows brands to view in-store and online sales results attributed to advertising campaigns across Kroger properties. Kroger applies only 100 percent verified transactions from both in-store and online customers. Microsoft […]
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Sprite ‘Drops’ Hit Of Ginger With New Beverage, Streetwear Collaboration
Sprite is adding a hit of ginger flavor to its lemon-lime base with a category-crossing innovation that launched Feb. 12. Sprite Ginger now is available nationwide in 20-oz. and 2-liter bottles and 12-oz. can 12-packs. Sprite Ginger Zero Sugar now is available nationwide in 12-oz. cans. The drink was developed in response to the popularity […]
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Soto: Segmenting Multicultural Markets Not As Challenging As You Think
by Terry Soto/multicultural marketing expert I’m often asked how retailers can avoid stereotyping or generalizing when attempting to attract sales from multicultural shoppers given how diverse even one nationality, dialect or cultural background can be. It starts with some common sense. Say you want to attract sales among Hispanic shoppers. The first step should always […]
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2020 United Fresh Innovation Awards Application Period Now Open
United Fresh has opened the application period for the 2020 United Fresh Innovation Awards. Companies are encouraged to nominate their products and solutions in seven categories for the winning title, which will be announced at the United Fresh 2020 Convention & Expo, June 16-19 in San Diego. “The pace of innovation in the fresh produce […]
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New Magic Fruity Pebbles Available In Time For National Cereal Day
Lakeville, Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands is releasing a new, limited-edition Magic Fruity Pebbles cereal in celebration of National Cereal Day on March 7. Inspired by the Flintstone family’s pink dinosaur Dino, this hot pink, crispy rice cereal turns milk blue. The limited-edition Magic Fruity Pebbles are also gluten-free. “The Pebbles brand is always looking for […]
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AEB CEO Announces Plans To Step Down In 2nd Quarter
American Egg Board President and CEO Anne Alonzo has shared with AEB members and staff her decision to step down from office in mid-April 2020. She was afforded an opportunity to join an agribusiness company in a key role out of its Washington, D.C., office. In sharing the news with the board, AEB Chair Jeff […]