Big Lots Appoints Jack Pestello as CMO
Big Lots today announced that Jack Pestello has been appointed evp, CMO of Big Lots, effective July 27. Pestello succeeds Lisa Bachmann who, as previously announced, will be retiring after […]
Read MoreAfresh Announces $12 Million in New Funding
Afresh Technologies, the first artificial intelligence-powered fresh food optimization platform for grocers, announced today a new $12 million Series A follow-on round of funding. Afresh’s cutting-edge AI solutions give grocers an easier […]
Read MoreFresh Thyme Extends Face Mask/Covering Requirement to All Stores
To help ensure the continued health and safety of its team members and customers, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market announced today that it’s requiring all customers wear a face mask or […]
Read MoreNatural Grocers Updates COVID-19 Policy to Requires All Customers to Wear Face Coverings
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, Natural Grocers has announced that, effective immediately, all customers 10 and older, or per the age limit established by state or […]
Read MoreDollar Tree Announces Planned Leadership Succession
Dollar Tree announced that Michael A. Witynski, 57, Enterprise President of Dollar Tree, has been promoted to President and CEO. Gary Philbin, 63, who joined Dollar Tree in 2001 and […]
Read MoreKellogg Company Takes Lead in Combating Summer Hunger
Kellogg Company last week released details about multiple programs and partnerships it has established to help in the fight against summer hunger in 2020, including a $70,000 to United Way […]
Read MoreElmhurst 1925 Unsweetened Plant Milk Line Now Available at Kroger Banners
Elmhurst 1925, maker of simple and nutritious plant-based beverages, announced last week it has expanded retail distribution of its Unsweetened Milked Almonds, Unsweetened Milked Oats and Unsweetened Milked Cashews. The […]
Read MoreMission Produce, Hazel Technologies Announce Program that Extends Avocado Shelf Life
Mission Produce, today in partnership with Hazel Technologies, announced the launch of AvoLast by Hazel, a shelf-life extension program that keeps avocados at an optimal level of ripeness for three […]
Read MoreNFRA Announces March Frozen Food Month Golden Penguin Winners
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its 2020 March Frozen Food Month promotion. While many companies had to […]
Read MoreSchnucks to Require Customers to Wear Face Coverings Effective Monday July 20
With a focus on the health and safety of customers and teammates, Schnuck Markets is taking the necessary step of requiring all customers to wear a face covering while shopping […]
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