Hershey Snags Some Pirate's Booty from B>he deal helps Hershey continue diversifying beyond chocolate and B&G reduce debt. Top 10 Apparel Manufacturers of 2018Commonalities among the 10 most profitable apparel manufacturers on this list (courtesy of sister publication Apparel) point largely to the effective use of shopper-centric technology. Levi Strauss Eyes Innovation with Executive Changes Merging the retail and e-commerce functions is one way the classic jeans brand is seeking to refit the company for growth. Smucker Ships Off Doughboy, Other Brands to Hometown Foods Investor-backed Hometown Foods now owns the Pillsbury, Funfetti, Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy and Martha White baking brands. Nestle, Coke Make Bolder Moves into Coffee Nestlé expands its offerings by becoming Starbucks' retail partner; Coca-Cola dives into the category by acquiring UK-based Costa. Coca-Cola Buys Regional Soda Brand The beverage giant expanded its portfolio of up-and-coming brands with New England's Moxie. Tyson Buys Keystone Foodservice Operation The acquisition expands Tyson's value-added protein capabilities and strengthens its global presence. Andersen Sells Secondary Brands to Ply Gem The $190 million sale to acquisition-minded Ply Gem lets Andersen focus on its flagship and specialty brands. Serta Sleeps Easier Online with Tuft & Needle Purchase A deal for the e-commerce upstart will expand Serta Simmons' direct-to-consumer offerings while also creating operational efficiencies. Facebook Taps Lucio as CMO CGT 'CMO of the Year' finalist Antonio Lucio is leaving HP, Inc. to join the social media giant. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
