Consumer Affairs & Relations

Kroger updates mask policy
The retailer joins a growing list of retailers that are changing their mask policies to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Focus On: Kadenwood brings CPG expertise to the CBD category
Since its founding in 2019, Kadenwood has made inroads in the CBD category with an array of brands and a focus on quality, consistency and a go-to-market format modeled on traditional CPG companies.

Editor’s Note: Take 2

DSN editor in chief Seth Mendelson discusses how emerging from the pandemic gives all the industry a chance to reimagine the future and develop programs that will keep retail on the cutting edge.
Tom’s of Maine overhauls brand imaging with activism-inspired packaging

The activism-inspired packaging design features a mosaic of button-sized icons that highlights how the smallest action can lead to a big change, the company said.
Gillette Venus aims to spark change with pubic hair, skin collection

With the launch of the Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin collection and #SayPubic campaign, the brand is looking to start a dialogue around normalizing correct anatomical language.
CVS, Walmart among retailers dropping mask requirement

Walmart, Sam’s Club, Publix, and Hy-Vee were among the retailers who announced that customers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can shop without a mask in its stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart rolls out rapid COVID-19 screenings

Shoppers Drug Mart is making COVID-19 screenings available at its pharmacies in the Alberta and Ontario provinces of Canada.
AAM appoints new director of policy

Monét Stanford, formerly with Kaiser Permanente, will collaborate with AAM leadership to identify and respond to key policy issues.
Meijer opens 3 supercenters in Ohio, Indiana

Meijer is opening three new stores in Seven Hills and Boardman, Ohio, and Westfield, Ind.
Meijer to host LPGA Classic supporting Simply Give initiative

Meijer will once again host its LPGA Classic, which supports the Simply Give program, from June 17 to 20 at Blythefield Country Club in Michigan.

Consumer Affairs & Relations

Kroger updates mask policy

Focus On: Kadenwood brings CPG expertise to the CBD category

Editor’s Note: Take 2

Tom’s of Maine overhauls brand imaging with activism-inspired packaging

Gillette Venus aims to spark change with pubic hair, skin collection

CVS, Walmart among retailers dropping mask requirement

Shoppers Drug Mart rolls out rapid COVID-19 screenings

AAM appoints new director of policy

Meijer opens 3 supercenters in Ohio, Indiana

Meijer to host LPGA Classic supporting Simply Give initiative