The Kroger Co. is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions. “Kroger’s growth trajectory creates more job opportunities for current and future employees,” said Katy Barclay, Kroger’s SVP of human resources. “Right now in our stores across the country we have openings for bright, hard-working associates who are passionate about […]
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Blue Bell Introduces Malt Shoppe Ice Cream
Blue Bell has put its own spin on the old-fashioned chocolate malt with its new Malt Shoppe Ice Cream, a chocolate malt ice cream loaded with milk chocolate-covered malted milk balls. “There was a time when the whole family hopped in the car and went out for burgers, fries and malts,” said Paul Kruse, Blue […]
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What Makes A Business A Great Place To Work?
While the state of the U.S. economy has changed substantially since 2000, the state of the American workplace has not. Currently, 30 percent of the U.S. workforce is engaged in their work, and the ratio of engaged to actively disengaged employees is roughly 2 to 1, meaning that the vast majority of U.S. workers (70 […]
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Hot Peanut Butter Drink, Peanut Hottie, Debuting
Peanut Hottie, the first instant hot peanut butter drink, is rolling out at Walmart stores nationwide. Like instant hot cocoa, Peanut Hottie is a powder that is simply dissolved in hot water, but with a peanut butter flavor and aroma. At 83 calories per cup, Peanut Hottie is caffeine free, suitable for vegetarians and contains no artificial […]
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Calif. Assembly Passes Bill Moving State Closer To Uniform Plastic Bag Ban
The Yes on SB 270 Coalition hailed the California Assembly’s historic approval Thursday of Senate Bill 270, moving California one step closer to a landmark law banning single-use plastic carryout bags statewide. SB 270 is supported by dozens of groups representing a spectrum of sectors, including environment, organized labor, business organizations, grocers, retailers, poverty rights […]
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Robinson Fresh Adds Green Giant Fresh Asparagus To Product Lineup
Robinson Fresh continues to add to its lineup of consumer brands with the addition of Green Giant Fresh asparagus. The asparagus product line is available year-round and nationwide through an exclusive licensing agreement. Green Giant Fresh asparagus is offered in bulk packaging in club and retail boxes as well as tags, wraps and poly bags […]
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Center Store Growth Will Be Led By Latinos
Over the past decade the food-buying habits of Hispanics have begun to mirror those of American consumers as a whole, and U.S. marketers must be aware of various emerging trends if they seek to effectively reach the increasingly influential Latino consumer segment, according to “Hispanic Food Shoppers in the U.S.,” a recent report by market […]
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GMA Recognizes Retired Walmart CEO Mike Duke With Hall Of Achievement Award
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) on Sunday presented retired Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke with its 2014 Hall of Achievement Award before more than 400 industry leaders at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Hall of Achievement Award represents the highest honor given by the more than 100-year-old association. […]