Supply Chain

Walmart Boosts Minimum Wage
Last week, Walmart stated it will begin paying all U.S. hourly workers at least $9 an hour by April, and $10 an hour by next February. The plan will result in raises for about 500,000 workers in the first half of the fiscal year and cost about $1 billion.
Hain Celestial Acquires Live Clean
The Hain Celestial Group announced the acquisition of Belvedere International, a leader in health and beauty care products including the Live Clean brand with approximately 200 baby, body and hair care products.

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Most Trusted CPG Brands in Canada

In an attempt to determine what drives trust and discover why certain brands resonate better than others, BrandSpark International has polled more than 65,000 Canadian respondents about their most trusted CPG brands in a variety of categories. Find out who made the cut.
McCormick Improves Collaborative Planning and Execution

To improve collaborative planning and execution across global networks, McCormick & Company, has joined the E2open Business Network, a provider of cloud-based, on-demand software solutions.
Top 25 Highest Paying Jobs in Demand: Tech Dominates

In search of a nice-paying job with high demand? The tech industry is likely your best bet. According to a report from Glassdoor, 14 of the top 25 highest paying jobs in demand are tech-related. Find out what titles made the list -- and which didn't.
UNIQLO Expands Growth Strategy, Enters Canada

Global clothing retailer UNIQLO will open two stores in Toronto, Canada in the fall of 2016, marking the brand's first entry into the country and its 18th market overall.
Michele Ferrero Passes Away at 89

Michele Ferrero, the world's richest candy maker, passed away on Valentine's Day at the age of 89. Ferrero had been ill for several months, passing away on Saturday at his home in Montecarlo, surrounded by his family.
Kraft Foods Group Names James Kehoe CFO

Kehoe has extensive financial experience and previously spent more than two decades with Kraft in roles across numerous businesses and corporate functions.
Mondelez Reveals Supply Chain Strategy, Details Progress

Executives of Mondelez International have outlined the company's long-term growth strategy, as well as detailed its progress on expanding margins through supply chain reinvention and overhead cost-reduction initiatives.