KNS Invests in Merchandising, E-commerce, and Brand Growth With Two New Hires: Jim Weinberg and Mike KellyFootwear designer and drop shipper KNS has hired two executives who will focus on driving brand, merchandising, and e-commerce growth. Constellation Brands Sells Off Svedka, J.M. Smucker Drops VoortmanTwo brands, Constellation Brands and J.M. Smucker, are joining the recent jump in M&A activity within the CPG space, slimming portfolios to cut back on costs and focus on more profitable opportunities. Helen of Troy Broadens Beauty With Olive & June Helen of Troy is acquiring Olive & June, a rising star in DIY nail care products. PepsiCo Expands Snack Business With Full Ownership Of Sabra and Obela PepsiCo is expanding its healthier snack portfolio by becoming the sole owner of dip and spread companies Sabra Dipping Company and Obela. Mike Gomes Joins Perfetti Van Melle as Supply Chain VP Most recently a VP of supply chain at Kroger, Gomes has more than three decades of supply chain experience in retail and CPG. General Mills To Acquire Tiki Pets, Cloud Star Pet Brands In $1.45 Billion Deal General Mills will purchase Whitebridge Pet Brands’ North American premium cat feeding and pet treat business from European private equity firm NXMH in a $1.45 billion deal. Newell’s Justin Swenson Joins Conair to Lead e-Commerce Growth Conair is bolstering its e-commerce strategy by tapping Justin Swenson as its new senior vice president of e-commerce. Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Drew Panayiotou as CMO of U.S. Refreshment Beverages Keurig Dr Pepper has named Drew Panayiotou the chief marketing officer for its U.S. refreshment beverages business. Diageo Creates Standalone Luxury Division Spirits company Diageo is bringing its luxury assets under a new business umbrella, Diageo Luxury Group. The Hershey Company Acquires Sour Strips Candy The Hershey Company has acquired candy brand Sour Strips as it diversifies its offerings in the confection category. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
