Susan Morris to succeed Vivek Sankaran as Albertsons CEO
Morris will take the helm, and a seat on the board, following Sankaran's planned retirement on May 1.
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Retailers struggle to keep up as protein snacks outpace market growth
Gen Z and Millennial consumers are driving protein snack demand.
Former VP of Sales at Liquid I.V. joins Waterboy as Chief Strategy Officer
Baxter is the former Vice President of Sales at Liquid I.V., where she was crucial in driving significant growth and establishing market dominance.
Retail industry faces economic uncertainty despite strong start to 2025
“Weak consumer perceptions and uncertainty from the lack of clarity regarding future government policies and regulations can significantly hinder business operations.”
Kroger announces resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen
Ronald Sargent appointed chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO.
Toy Fair kicks off this weekend in NYC
The four-day show will open Saturday, March 1, with a 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony and a parade of costumed characters.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions now second in Chartis FCC50 rankings
LexisNexis Risk Solutions won three awards, highlighting its position as a top compliance and risk management technology provider.
Walmart and Sam's Club continue partnership with Feeding America
Now in its 12th year, the annual cause marketing campaign has helped Feeding America partner food banks secure more than 2 billion meals for people facing hunger in local communities.
Kroger unveils "Hour Back Box" with free breakfast items to ease daylight saving change
Losing an hour of sleep can shake up the morning routine, but Kroger's Hour Back Box has everything customers need to get that lost hour back and easily conquer the mornings after daylight saving.
Dollar General partners with Recess to offer experiential marketing opportunities through DGMN
Recess Experiential Network will use retailer and audience-targeting technology to expand brands’ and retailer’s reach into Dollar General’s local communities.
Wegmans holds sneak peak for first Long Island location
The Lake Grove store is the first to open in 2025, followed by locations in Norwalk, Conn., and Rockville, Md., later in the summer.
CAGNY 2025: The Price of Growth—Is the CPG industry past inflationary trends?
Is the CPG sector poised for long-term growth, or are brands adapting to an era of cautious consumer spending and inflation-driven price strategies?
Circana introduces new audience targeting solutions
Circana's Complete Audiences framework helps brands optimize media spending for immediate conversions and long-term growth.
Target unveils new kids' bedding lines featuring Disney and Marvel characters
“The addition of the Disney Princess and Marvel collections into our Pillowfort line combines the power of two brands consumers love to create real joy at an incredible value for their families.”