Apollo Global Management acquires Smart & Final Stores
On April 16, 2019 Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) entered into a definitive merger agreement with Smart & Final Stores Inc. for roughly $1.1 billion, including debt. The transaction is […]
Read MoreFerrara Candy Company’s Chad Lusk Joins Hostess Brands as Chief Marketing Officer
On April 11, 2019 Hostess Brands announced Chad Lusk, a former senior executive with Chamberlain Group and Ferrara Candy Company, had joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief […]
Read MoreSaputo considering Dean Foods and Breakstone’s purchase
In a bid to strengthen its position in the US dairy market, recent media reports claim global dairy producer Saputo has shown interest in US’ largest dairy company Dean Foods. […]
Read MoreDanone sells Earthbound Farm to Taylor Farms
On April 11, 2019 Danone announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Earthbound Farm, its US organic salads business, to California-based Taylor Farms, a family-owned salads […]
Read MoreCampbell Soup announces Bolthouse Farms sale for $510 million
On April 12, 2019 following through with its plan to divest itself of its fresh division to save costs, Campbell Soup Company announced it had signed a definitive agreement to […]
Read MoreCampbell announces earnings, sale of Garden Fresh Gourmet
Days after Campbell Soup Co. announced the sale of its refrigerated soup plant in Everett, Washington, to an affiliate of the Joshua Green Corp, the company reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings […]
Read MoreLidl CEO announces resignation
On April 3, 2019 media reports revealed that Lidl CEO Jesper Hojer has resigned from his position as the company’s CEO after nearly two years at the helm. Hojer announced […]
Read MoreSears to open three new Home & Life stores during Memorial Day Weekend
On April 4, 2019 Sears announced plans to open three new Home & Life stores in May. Until recently the company had been struggling with bankruptcy. The new stores are […]
Read MoreAmazon lowers prices at Whole Foods
On April 1, 2019 Amazon and Whole Food Markets announced new lower prices on several products, especially fresh produce. The company also increased deals for Prime members. In a company […]
Read MoreWalmart Voice Order launches with Google Assistant
On April 2, 2019 Tom Ward, Walmart’s senior vice president of Digital Operations posted an entry on the company’s blog announcing the launch of Walmart’s voice-activated shopping service: Walmart Voice […]
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