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- 4/1/2015
Retail's 10 Most Influential
Retailers continue to introduce innovation after innovation but where do they get their inspiration? Vend's examination of the industry's most influential ranks the insiders setting the agenda for retail's future. See who made the list, and who you should be following. - 4/1/2015
McCormick Names SVP Corporate Strategy & Development
In this new role, the candidate is responsible for shaping overall corporate strategy and development activities to achieve company objectives. - 4/1/2015
Matouk Selects Cloud ERP Platform
The luxury linen manufacturer will use Rootstock's cloud manufacturing ERP software to coordinate its manufacturing data with its customer information to better service its trade, interior design and direct customers. - 4/1/2015
Small Organic to Mass Market: Growth Potential or Selling Out?
Many small, organic food companies start with a homegrown story that appeals to its consumer base, however, major consumer goods powerhouses have been recently vacuuming up these niche players. Giants like Coke, General Mills and Kellogg have recently expanded their organic portfolios through acquisition with rumors of more to come. With the risk of being called a sell out, is teaming up with bigger companies better for growth, or is it a death sentence for these smaller players? - 4/1/2015
HEINEKEN USA Appoints CEO
HEINEKEN USA announces that Dolf van den Brink will be the new CEO of Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma/HEINEKEN Mexico, succeeded by Ronald den Elzen, the current Managing Director of HEINEKEN Portugal. - 3/31/2015
Walmart Pressures Suppliers to Cut Costs
The new dictate on prices is creating tension with companies that supply the hundreds of thousands of products on Wal-Marts shelves, according to a <em>WSJ</em> article. - 3/31/2015
Bumble Bee Partnership to Educate Moms on Seafood
A panel of national nutrition experts says Americans should eat more seafood so, Bumble Bee partners with dietitians to educate moms on the research behind the recommendations. - 3/31/2015
Key Trend Presents Opportunity for Beauty Category
While the calendar often shifts diets towards seasonal produce, Mintel research has found that the seasons too are now defining beauty regimens around the world. - 3/31/2015
Mondelez Invests $11M to Bring Oreo to Africa
The investment will make the cookie widely available to Morocco's 34 million people and expand the local biscuits market by generating more business for Mondelez International's Morocco trade partners. - 3/29/2015
Did Kraft/Heinz Start a Merger Mania?
According to Supply Chain Shaman Lora Cecere, bigger is not always better. Larger consumer goods companies need strong supply chains, and while there is great opportunity in this pending acquisition, it will require the alignment of two very different cultures.