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- 3/27/2012
Food Lion Launches New Brand Strategy in 268 Stores
These are the first stores in 2012 to unveil the new strategy, which is based on customer feedback and continues to position the company for future success.<br /> - 3/27/2012
Amway Makes Consumer Safety & Sustainability Gains
Amway was looking to reduce production time by getting lab test results faster. A new system took days off cycle times and also delivered unexpected benefits, both in lab efficiency and for Amway's company-wide sustainability program.<br /> - 3/27/2012
IDC Assesses the State of Retailer/Supplier Collaboration
<div>Are consumers ready and willing to shop? One month the answer seems to be "yes" and the next "maybe not". Here, two IDC directors one from the manufacturing side and one from the retail side talk about the state of collaboration between manufacturers and retailers.</div><br /> - 3/27/2012
Amazon.com to Acquire Kiva Systems
<div>Amazon.com believes that this is another way to improve productivity by bringing the products directly to employees to pick, pack and stow.</div><br /> - 3/27/2012
Heinz EVP Retires After 32 Years
Under Mike Milones strong leadership, Rest of World and Global Infant/Nutrition have become key growth engines for Heinz. Three executives will assume his responsibilities starting in May.<br /> - 3/26/2012
15 Brands Remain No. 1 Since 2005
15 brands have flexed their staying power "muscle" year after year among consumers. Within the list are "mega-brands" that came to define their respective categories, like Coca-Cola, Craftsman, Gatorade, HBO and Life Savers. But this story isnt just about the winners. Find out which brands are slipping and why.<br /> - 3/21/2012
Walmart Enters Digital Movie Market
Walmart is giving physical DVD/Blu-ray collections across the country a second life by turning them into digital movies.<br /> - 3/21/2012
Lifeway Foods Chills Out with Healthy Frozen Treats
Grocery freezers will soon get a triple boost of probiotic power with a trio of new good-for-you cultured frozen dairy treats from Lifeway Foods, Inc.<br /> - 3/21/2012
Pepsi Markets NEXT Cola
Starting March 26, 2012 cola lovers everywhere will be invited to get a first taste of new Pepsi NEXT, the first to deliver real cola taste with 60 percent less sugar than Pepsi-Cola.<br /> - 3/20/2012
Kraft to Change Global Snacks Company Name
<div>The North American grocery company will retain the iconic Kraft Foods name: The name changes will become effective upon its separation before the end of 2012.</div><br />