Walmart today raised the bar on climate action by creating a supply chain finance program that not only enables greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, but for the first time, uses science-based targets to do so in a way that aims for a 1.5-degree Celsius pathway. Working alongside HSBC and CDP, the program will help
Retailers outlined their commitments and strategies during the closing day of the virtual RBI Sustainability Summit – making it clear that sustainability journeys in Retail Brands are well underway. Speakers from retailers including Walmart, Tesco, CVS Health and Giant Eagle relayed unique takes on Retail Brand sustainability approaches while acknowledging that a lot more
Snacking has never looked cooler. 7‑Eleven is extending its collaboration with entertainer, DJ, talk show host, comedian and designer Kerwin Frost, to create an exclusive limited-edition Retail Brand outfit designed exclusively with snackers in mind. Aptly called "Kerwin's Snack Attack Uniform," the ensemble features a jacket, pants and t-shirt complete with 18 total pockets
Berner Food and Beverage LLC, Retail Brand and contract manufacturing supplier of food and beverage products, recently introduced several new members of the company’s leadership team. Kelly Diamond, formerly Vice President of Operations has been named Chief Operations Officer. David Dunavant has also joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Shelia Kolden
Retail Brands need to play big roles in driving sustainability — and this is the time to start making substantial progress. Speakers in Day One of the Velocity Institute (RBI) Sustainability Summit relayed the importance of enhancing efforts in areas including packaging, recycling and waste reduction. They said retailers embracing sustainability will be viewed
A new way of winding toilet paper more tightly onto cardboard tubes is helping Tesco reduce the size of its Retail Brand large multipacks – without changing the number of sheets. The new rolls mean that: Less plastic is needed to pack them Customers won’t get caught short, as they can fit more in their
Daymon Stamford, CT 06901 Full-time Summary The Brand and Marketing Strategy, Sr Manager will lead in the development of strategic, consumer-driven private brand programs with expertise in business planning, portfolio architecture, brand strategies, and marketing programs in helping to build brands that resonate with shoppers and drive profitable sales. An established strategist who understands
Phygital marketing is defined as the joining of the online and the offline environments, by taking the best parts of each space to create a more satisfying customer experience. With the swipe of a mobile device, consumers can access marketing stories that are entertaining, educational, and connected to the brand. Connected Packaging One of the first, and
If you’re a fan of rich, deep flavors, you’re going to want to give Trader Joe’s latest Retail Brand gourmet innovation TJ's Mushroom & Truffle Flavored Pesto a try. It’s positively packed with umami-imbued ingredients, including romano cheese; portabella, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms; and white truffle oil. These fun, fungi components are suspended in
Portuguese retailer and Vertex Award Wwinner Pingo Doce has begun including Nutri-Score nutrition ratings on its Retail Brand products helping consumers to make more conscious and informed food choices. The Nutri-Score is a nutritional symbol on the front of food product packaging, which provides information on the nutritional profile of food. In practice, this logo
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