The 8th annual Believe Walk presented by Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer will be held Sunday, Oct. 4, in downtown Redlands, California. Walkers have the opportunity to do either a 5K or 10K route, and pets also are encouraged to attend. “This small-town event has evolved into a community celebration,” said Jack H. […]
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Millennial Moms Choose Nutrition Over Price, Convenience For Kids’ Lunch Boxes
With back-to-school season in full force, parents are scrambling to get their kids ready for the new year. Millennial mothers are no different—they are getting in on the action as many more of them are now sending their children off on school buses for the first time. Influenster, a product discovery and reviews destination, conducted […]
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Kroger Creating Two Supermarket Divisions In Texas
The Kroger Co. plans to establish two new supermarket divisions in Texas—a Dallas division and a Houston division. Previously, both markets were served as part of Kroger’s Southwest division. In addition, the company says that Dana Zurcher has been promoted to serve as president of the company’s new Dallas division. Bill Breetz, who has been […]
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Target Creates COO Role For Mulligan, Names CFO
Target Corp. on Monday promoted John Mulligan to the newly created role of EVP and COO, effective Sept. 1. Mulligan will assume oversight of stores, supply chain and properties. Joining Target as EVP and CFO will be Cathy Smith, a seasoned retail business leader. Both Mulligan and Smith will report to Target Chairman and CEO […]
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Free WISE Webinar To Cover Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce
Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) will present the webinar “Write Me, Call Me, Email Me, Text Me!: Managing & Motivating a Multi-Generational Workforce” on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 12-1 p.m. Registration is complimentary. The webinar will focus on how to connect with and engage a multi-generational workforce, including how to foster mentorship and relationships among the […]
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As First Woman Supermarket Manager, Carole Bitter Has Led Industry For Women
Carole Bitter grew up in a time when opportunities in management for women in the grocery industry did not exist. Even as the daughter of supermarket owners, she never considered running the family business because the heir apparent was a male cousin. Bitter’s grandfather came to the U.S. from Austria-Hungary at the turn of the […]
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Kroger’s First Female Corporate Officer To Retire Next Year
The Kroger Co.’s group VP for corporate affairs, Lynn Marmer, plans to retire in early 2016 after 18 years with the company. She joined Kroger in 1997 as a senior attorney in the legal department. When appointed to her current position in 1998, she became Kroger’s first female corporate officer. “Lynn has always appreciated the […]
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The Little Potato Co. Launches ‘Little Chef’ Program
The Little Potato Co. is launching a new program to provide tools and tips to make it easier for parents to cook with their kids, sharing new and important skills while having fun together. The program will include a growing collection of “Little Chef Approved” recipes featuring Creamer potatoes, as well as tips for cooking […]