Food HBC & Consumables

05/23/2013 - 18:07
Campbell acquires Plum Organics

Campbell Soup Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Plum Organics, a provider of premium, organic foods and snacks that serve the nutritional needs of babies, toddlers and children.

05/23/2013 - 14:17
Walgreens mobilizes aid for Okla. tornado survivors

Responding to Monday’s tornado in the Oklahoma City area, Walgreens mobilized increased shipments of essential supplies to its area stores, made an initial donation of three semi-trailers of food...

05/23/2013 - 11:16
Record results for Dollar Tree in Q1

Dollar Tree achieved the highest first-quarter operating margin in its history for the first quarter ended May 4.

05/22/2013 - 19:36
PetSmart reports ‘solid’ Q1

PetSmart reported a net income of $102 million for the first quarter ended May 5, a 7.4% increase from $95 million during the same period last year.

05/22/2013 - 18:45
Dannon capitalizes on cloud tech for #1 spot

Dannon is leveraging IBM's cloud-based predictive analytics in an attempt claim the number one spot, currently held by Chobani, in the $7 billion U.S. yogurt market.

05/22/2013 - 15:59
Former Big Lots exec joins the Pantry

The Pantry, an independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, has appointed former Big Lots executive Boris Zelmanovich as the company’s SVP and CMO.

05/22/2013 - 14:50
Increased payroll tax, weather affect Target in Q1

Colder weather and more conservative shoppers contributed to a drop in Target Corp.'s first quarter 2013 profits, but the company's underlying business remains healthy, executives said Wednesday morning in a conference call with investors.

05/22/2013 - 11:26
Hershey sweet on Shanghai

A day after Hershey announced plans to launch a new brand in China — marking the first time the company launches a new brand outside the U.S in its 120-year history — the company announced plans to open its Asia Innovation Center in Shanghai.

05/22/2013 - 10:36
Kohl’s adds Starbucks’ Gass to branding team

Kohl’s has appointed Starbucks executive Michelle Gass to the newly created position of chief customer officer. She will report directly to Kohl’s chairman, president and CEO Kevin Mansell.

05/21/2013 - 19:00
March of Dimes names CVS CEO Citizen of the Year

CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the 2013 March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 Citizen of the Year for his and the company’s ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

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