Specialty Food Association hosts industry influencers at Winter Fancy Food Show
From Jan. 13-15, 2019, The Specialty Food Association (SFA) hosted its 44th Winter Fancy in San Francisco, CA. The show saw thousands of food buyers and distributors, 1,400 exhibitors including […]
Read MoreFerrero, Hostess, B&G eye Kellogg’s Keebler and Famous Amos cookies
On Jan. 22, 2019, CNBC reported that Hostess Brands, B&G Foods and Ferrero have placed first-round bids on Kellogg’s Keebler, Famous Amos and fruit snacks businesses with some private equity […]
Read MoreNew Seasons Market announces new leadership
On Jan. 22, 2019 New Seasons Market announced a new executive leadership structure to support the company’s continued investment in staff, customers, partners and local communities. As part of the […]
Read MoreKeith Knopf is Raley’s new President and CEO
On Jan. 17, 2019 Raley’s announced the elevation of Keith Knopf to President & CEO. Knopf joined the organization in 2015, beginning as COO and expanding his role to President […]
Read MoreTarget to Accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Contactless Cards
On Jan. 22, 2019 Target stores announced that it will soon begin accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay as well as “contactless cards” from Mastercard, Visa, American Express […]
Read MoreESL Investments wins Sears Holdings Auction
On Jan. 17, 2019, Sears Holdings Corporation announced that ESL Investments was selected as the winning bidder in the company’s auction. Subject to Bankruptcy Court approval, ESL will acquire substantially […]
Read MoreKeith Thomas is Group Senior VP of Retail Operations at Stater Bros.
On Jan. 14, 2019 Stater Bros. Markets announced the promotion of Keith Thomas to the position of Group Senior Vice President – Retail Operations for Stater Bros. Markets. Thomas will […]
Read MoreLandec renames Apio, Inc. to Curation Foods, Inc.
On Jan. 11, 2019 Landec Corporation announced that it was changing the name of its food business from Apio, Inc. to Curation Foods, Inc. to signify the completion of its […]
Read MoreTarget makes executive changes, appoints Food and Beverage president
On Jan. 10, 2019 Target Corp. announced several executive changes that included a new president of Food and Beverage position. Current Chief Human Resources Officer Stephanie Lundquist will take on […]
Read MoreWhole Foods Market will not open new smaller-format 365 stores
On Jan. 11, 2019, Yahoo Finance reported that an internal email that the company reviewed informed employees that Whole Food Markets will not open any more Whole Food 365 stores. […]
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