The Texas Retailers Association has hired John McCord as its new executive director. He succeeds George Kelemen, the former president and CEO, who resigned in fall 2021. “John brings a lot of experience, both from the industry side of the association and the management side and also the lobbying side of the business,” said Gary Huddleston, […]
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Sam’s Club Begins Deployment Of Automated Inventory Analytics Robots
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, a membership warehouse club, has announced the national, chain-wide roll out of Inventory Scan that will be added to its existing fleet of robotic scrubbers in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Company. The rollout marks the largest and fastest technology deployment undertaken by Brain Corp, an artificial intelligence company creating transformative […]
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Symphony RetailAI Report Analyzes Shopping Data, Inflation
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced new insights from in-depth analysis of consumer shopping data, finding that across departments, price inflation is more common in fresh grocery categories. With inflation significantly higher in fresh compared to frozen and ambient […]
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Ruffles Partners With James To Introduce New Flamin’ Hot Flavor
Plano, Texas-based Ruffles and basketball icon LeBron James have teamed up for the release of a new chip flavor and the latest addition to the Flamin’ Hot family: Ruffles Flamin’ Hot Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips. The mashup combines Cheddar and Sour Cream, the brand’s most popular flavor, and a touch of heat from the Flamin’ […]
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Ben E. Keith Foods Acquires Florida Food Service Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas-based Ben E. Keith Foods has announced its purchase of Florida Food Service Inc. The acquisition, which closed Feb. 2, includes all assets of the company – including the 86,000-square-foot distribution center in Gainesville, Florida. This acquisition will create the ninth division of Ben E. Keith Foods across 15 states. “The acquisition of Florida Food […]
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Tyson Places No. 1 In Food Production On Forbes Ranking
For the sixth consecutive year, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. ranks No. 1 on Fortune magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the food production category. The annual survey, conducted by Fortune and Korn Ferry, asks top executives, directors and financial analysts to identify the companies that have the strongest reputations within their industries and across all others. “We […]
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Goldenberry Farms Commits To Recycled Packaging For 2022
Medellin, Colorado-based Goldenberry Farms SAS has begun 2022 operations with a sustainable switch to recycled materials in its packaging, as well as a commitment to source raw goods regionally, to lessen the overall carbon footprint of the brand. The company has replaced vendors in China with regional South American manufacturers, saving thousands of tons of potential carbon […]
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Avocados From Mexico Partners With Richter For Big Game
Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico has released its official 30-second Big Game teaser featuring comedian and avocado-lover Andy Richter. The teaser features Richter dressed in an ensemble inspired by ancient Roman times, psyching himself up to play the role of a lifetime: Caesar. The full ad will be revealed during the first quarter. “When I found out Avocados […]