Food HBC & Consumables

05/09/2013 - 13:23
K-C names former McD’s exec as VP, treasurer

Kimberly-Clark has named Karen Leets as its new VP and treasurer, succeeding Nancy Loewe, who will continue to serve as the company's chief strategy officer. Leets will report to SVP and CFO Mark A. Buthman.

05/09/2013 - 12:12
Meijer marks milestone, opens 200th store

Meijer is marking a special milestone Thursday, May 16, when it opens its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich. The store opening will create more than 200 jobs for the community.

05/08/2013 - 17:48
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf goes wireless

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a leading specialty coffee and tea retailer, is leveraging wireless technology to retain existing customers and encourage new ones to come into their stores.

05/08/2013 - 17:26
Doggie smiles contest promotes pet oral hygiene

Sergeant's Pet Care Products, an Omaha, Neb.-based manufacturer of pet products, engaged shoppers while promoting good oral hygiene for pets with its national Sentry Petrodex Superstar Smiles photo contest, sponsored by the company’s Sentry Petrodex dental brand.

05/08/2013 - 15:59
Hershey sweet on global growth

Hershey is ready to extend its global footprint, and as part of its initiative to drive that growth, the company hosted its first Global Partner Summit, an open innovation forum.

05/08/2013 - 13:05
HoneyBaked digitizes its recruitment process

HoneyBaked has entered into a software licensing agreement with PeopleAnswers. Under the agreement, the food retailer will leverage the PeopleAnswers HR-focused business solution to upgrade its recruiting process.

05/08/2013 - 12:27
The Hillshire Brands names new CIO

The Hillshire Brands Company has appointed David W. Stahl as its new CIO. Stahl will oversee all IT strategy and planning activities and will provide executive leadership and direction for IT.

05/07/2013 - 17:56
A Whole Foods home run in Q1

First quarter sales increased 13% to $3 billion at Whole Foods and profits grew 18% to $305 million, prompting the company to increase its full year profit forecast and declare a two-for-one stock split.

05/07/2013 - 17:10
Twizzlers flies with the Man of Steel

Twizzers candy is getting in on the Man of Steel hype and teaming up with Warner Bros. to offer fans a chance to remake themselves as the invincible one and win prizes.

05/07/2013 - 16:23
Little Debbie gets first makeover since 1985

McKee Foods, the makers of Little Debbie Snacks, unveiled a new Little Debbie logo, the third version of the logo since the brand was introduced in 1960.