SPAR Group appoints Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing
He brings more than 25 years of executive-level experience across the CPG and retail services landscape.
Supplier News
Bronco breakfast bagels now available at Target
The high-protein, no-seed-oil breakfast bagel is rolling out nationwide in freezer aisles, launching exclusively at Target on frozen endcaps
CRN finalizes 2026 board as industry preps for regulatory scrutiny
The Council for Responsible Nutrition announced new and returning Board members to address ongoing pressures.
CHPA applauds bill to accelerate OTC innovation
CHPA said the bill would boost OTC market innovation by clarifying and standardizing the review process for new and updated self-care products.
Market Performance Group acquires Telmark Sales Solutions to expand reach in alternative retail channels
The combined organization will help brands elevate alternative retail from a secondary consideration to a core component of their total commerce strategies.
Hormel Foods taps Jason Levine for new enterprise-wide chief marketing officer position
New role further strengthens marketing capabilities and accelerates growth strategy
The CPG Guys: Culture of values with Dollar General’s Angela Martin
Angela Martin is the VP of Customer Insights & Branding at Dollar General.
Goya Foods opens applications for $20,000 Culinary Arts & Food Science Scholarships for students nationwide
The company has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to students across the country.
Bark Bistro launches in Sprouts Farmers Market and expands retail footprint
The expansion further cements Its role as the go-to peanut-butter treat for dogs nationwide.
Waitrose partners with SOLUM to introduce electronic shelf labels in the U.K.
The 2026 rollout will reduce the time spent on manual ticket updates, freeing up Partners to spend more time providing customers with the service Waitrose is renowned for
Mars to finalize Kellanova acquisition this week
Mars gets final approval for kellanova acquisition, clearing the path for the industry’s biggest packaged-food merger in ten years.
The CPG Guys: 2025 Review and 2026 Predictions
With NielsenIQ’s Sherry Frey, Anna Mayo, Chris Costagli & Andrea Binder.
RXBAR goes beyond the bar with new Protein Energy Bites
A craveable, bite-sized innovation delivering protein, fiber, and fueling energy — now available nationwide.
RILA to present retail priorities in USMCA joint review testimony
Sung Chang, RILA’s vice president of international trade, will present the retail industry’s view on how a strong USMCA supports economic growth.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.