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  • Generation Z likely won’t be the death of brick-and-mortar
    NEW YORK — The most digitally savvy generation to date has a soft side for physical stores. 
     
    Despite being digital natives, 57% of Generation Z say they prefer to shop in-store rather than online, according to a report from CrowdTwist, a provider of multi-channel loyalty and engagement solutions. 
     

  • Study: Consumer demand for personal care ingredient information is on the rise

    CHICAGO — American women tend to pay more for products with recognizable ingredients as opposed to products that fail to clearly define what they contain, according to a survey released today by Label Insight, a leading SmartLabel solution provider.

  • L'Oréal Paris to unveil new lipstick on National Lipstick Day

    NEW YORK — L'Oréal Paris has timed the debut of its new Colour Riche Matte Lipstick for Saturday, July 29 — National Lipstick Day.

  • Move over Amazon, Apollo Gum has jet pack delivery

  • Dove Chocolate explores sustainability with actress Minka Kelly in new video series

  • Acenda integrates with Walmart.com's global marketplace

    SAN DIEGO — Acenda announced Wednesday that it has integrated with Walmart.com's global marketplace, connecting Acenda store owners and third-party sellers with Walmart's significant customer base.  Acenda now helps retailers and brands optimize their product listings across major marketplaces including Walmart, Amazon, Google and eBay as well as leading retailers.

  • Anheuser-Busch to acquire Hiball

    ST. LOUIS — Anheuser-Busch is bringing an organic energy drink and sparkling energy water maker into its brand portfolio, expanding its reach in the no-alcohol sector. The company is acquiring San Francisco-based Hiball, maker of the Hiball Energy and Alta Palla brands.

    The company said that energy and sparkling water categories are two of the fastest growing categories in the beverage industry, and that Hiball’s brands would benefit from Anheuser-Busch’s wholesaler network and operational expertise.

  • PepsiCo names new president, shuffles 2 more execs
    PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo on Thursday announced three senior leadership appointments, including naming a new president. Ramon Laguarta, currently CEO of PepsiCo’s Europe Sub-Saharan Africa, or ESSA, segment, will assume the position of president, effective Sept. 1.
     
    Additionally, current CEO Latin America, or LATAM, Laxman Narasimhan will become CEO LATAM and ESSA, and current president of Russia, Ukraine and CIS Silviu Popovici will be president ESSA, both effective Sept. 1.
     
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