Marketing

Walmart Scoops Up Target Exec as New CMO

The chief marketing officer role has been vacant since Barbara Messing departed in August 2019.
Altria Group Names New CEO

Howard Willard, who’s been recovering from COVID-19, is retiring after being with the company for nearly three decades.
Christian Klein to Lead SAP as Sole CEO

Jennifer Morgan will depart the company at the end of month as part of a mutual agreement.
Hormel Taps Instagram Live for Kitchen Connections

In an era in which more consumers are cooking at home thanks to social distancing, Hormel Foods is using Instagram to connect with them right in their kitchens.
Truwomen's Plant-Based Protein Bars Coming to Target

Grocery sales of plant-based foods that directly replace animal products have grown 29% in the last two years, to $5 billion.
Nike Names New VP, GM of North America

Nike has named a new vice president, general manager of North America.
Symphony RetailAI Names New Head of CPG Enterprise Sales

The provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers has a new sales leader.
Georgia-Pacific Adds Chief Customer Officer to Lead Combined Retail & Commercial Business

The new structure is intended to integrate teamwork across the organization and more effectively deliver service and support to its customers.

A Little Cleaner, A Little Greener: Henkel Taps New Packaging Materials for Detergent Pods