News

05/09/2013 - 17:16
CVS expands store brand portfolio

Rite Aid has Pantry, Walmart has Great Value and now CVS/pharmacy has added Total Home, a new home care product line available exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide, to its store brand portfolio.

05/09/2013 - 16:59
Central Garden & Pet's CEO unsatisfied with bottom line results

Central Garden & Pet's CEO is not settling for the company's margins and bottom line results, despite reporting second-quarter net sales of $498.2 million, a 7% increase over the comparable fiscal 2012 period.

05/09/2013 - 14:35
Retailers see mixed results in April

The Buckle and Zumiez all reported better-than-expected same-store sales for April, even as concerns about the job market bit into other retailers’ results.

05/09/2013 - 14:15
Post Holdings expands brand portfolio

Post Holdings has entered into a deal to acquire the branded and private label cereal, granola and snacks business of Hearthside Food Solutions, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners.

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 - 13:09
Former Eli Lilly exec heads to Sears

Sears Holdings has appointed former Eli Lilly CIO Jeff Balagna as its new EVP and CIO. In his new role, Balagna will be responsible for all technology and infrastructure initiatives for the company in its support centers and in-store.

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.

05/09/2013 - 11:34
Target sets bull’s-eye on fall with new collection

Summer’s not yet here, but Target has its bull’s-eye set on fall. The discount retailer is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive collection for women and men.

05/09/2013 - 10:08
Bebe names former Limited exec SVP, marketing

Bebe has appointed former Limited executive Keith Keegan as SVP of marketing. In his new role, Keegan will lead all aspects of marketing and branding across all channels of the business. He will report to CEO Steve Birkhold.

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.

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