McLane Co., a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, announced that Chris Smith has joined the company as president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit providing supply chain solutions to over 70,000 retailer locations. Before joining McLane Co., Smith worked at global leader in retail pharmacy Walgreens Boots Alliance…
Cenovus Selling Husky Stores to Parkland, FCL
Cenovus Energy has reached agreements to sell 337 gas stations in its Husky retail fuels network to Parkland Corp. and Federated Co-operatives Limited for total cash proceeds of US$327 million. Cenovus will also sell its Wembley assets in its conventional business, primarily Montney assets in Wembley for cash proceeds of approximately US$186 million. Total production…
Curtis Celebrates 80 Years of Coffee Innovation
The Wilbur Curtis Co. — one of the world’s leading commercial coffee brewing manufacturers — is celebrating its 80th anniversary, commemorating eight decades of superior coffee brewing. The Curtis brand was launched in 1941 in a small Hollywood, Calif., facility. On a mission to create the perfect cup of coffee, Curtis quickly built a reputation…
Le Bread Xpress Brings Micro-Bakery to Bay Area Retailer
Le Bread Xpress announced this week that Macy’s has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro-bakery at its Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, Calif., offering shoppers convenient in-store meals and snacks. Bake Xpress micro-bakeries are unique robotic vending solutions that offer a selection of pastries, pizza and artisan sandwiches that are freshly baked…
Report: Pharma and Wellness to See Fastest CBD Growth Through 2028
Due to the increasing adoption of cannabidiol-based products to treat ailments, the global cannabidiol (CBD) market is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the next several years, according to the “Cannabidiol Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report” from Grand View Research published earlier this year. The report estimated that the global cannabidiol…
Grinch and Hershey’s Kisses Featured in Holiday Giveaway
The Hershey’s Kisses brand and Dr. Seuss‘s The Grinch have joined forces to create a partnership that “reflects all that the holidays have to offer.” “Naughty or nice, everyone — including the Grinch — deserves a little holiday cheer,” said Joe Gibilisco, manager of Holiday for Hershey’s, “and that’s where the Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates…
In-Store Retail Sales Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The steady, gradual growth of e-commerce dramatically accelerated during the pandemic, elevating the amount consumers spent shopping online to almost equal the amount consumers spent in stores. Now, with brick-and-mortar stores open across the U.S., online revenue growth is slowing down. At the same time, physical store sales have increased, rising to 64% of all…
Innovative Oral Sprays
Charlotte’s Web has added new oral sprays to the its product lineup on a limited time offer basis. Calm Spray and Sleep Spray with cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabinol (CBN) are developed to help consumers manage their everyday stress or support a healthy sleep cycle, featuring a unique format that delivers the hemp extract in a…
FTC Launches Inquiry Into Supply Chain Disruptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ordering nine large retailers, wholesalers and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information that will help the FTC shed light on the causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions and how these disruptions are causing serious and ongoing hardships for consumers and harming competition in the U.S. economy. The FTC…
Quicklee’s Kicks Off Toys for Tots Campaign
Avon, N.Y.-based c-store chain Quicklee’s will once again be a drop-off location sponsor for the local News 10 NBC and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive. Every year Toys for Tots makes a world difference for children in need during the holiday season. For the second year in a row customers can…