Sales & Marketing

The former Avon vice president will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the brand's growth strategy and global business development.

A partnership with SymphonyIRI Group will allow Walmart and its supplier partners to share the same knowledge about Walmarts shoppers. Through better shopper insights, both parties can work together to improve planning, shopper marketing and growth.

Zobha is available in 350 retail stores in 27 countries as well as online at its e-commerce site, zobha.com and at leading yoga studios and fitness clubs.

New and existing locations, totaling about 500 stores, will provide access to fresh and healthy food in more than 700 food deserts and will serve approximately 1.3 million people living in these areas.

The agreement marks Walmarts return to the CPG industrys information-sharing model. The majority of U.S. food, drug, mass, convenience and dollar store retailers already provide Nielsen with sales information.

In 2010, a breakthrough new report proved that downstream data is a key initiative for consumer goods companies and retailers alike. This year, CGT is polling both trading partners again to determine how much headway has been made in data sharing strategies.

The new multi-branded application is expected to enhance beauty regimen and purchase experience.