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Inspired by a statement of authenticity and individuality, Britney Spears’ Prerogative is designed to embolden those who wear it to be whoever they want to be, the company said.

During the 36-hour shopping extravaganza for Prime members, customers across 17 countries purchased more than 100 million products, according to Amazon.

While the checkout area at the front of the store is most often the focus for stimulating impulse sales for stores that have pharmacies, there is a secondary opportunity to grow incremental sales.

Lay's is releasing eight regionally-inspired chips, which include the Cajun Spice, Chile con Queso, Chesapeake Bay Crab Spice, Deep Dish Pizza, Fried Pickles with Ranch, New England Lobster Roll, Pimento Cheese and Thai Sweet Chili flavors.

Bruce Lucia, who has been with Kroger for 44 years will retire as president of the company's Atlanta division, to be succeeded by Tim Brown, president of the Cincinnati/Dayton division, effective Sept. 1.

Land O’Lakes’ Soft Squeeze Butter Spread is made with such ingredients as canola oil, buttermilk, butter, cream and salt, the company said.

There’s a growing need for ready-to-drink alcoholic offerings that can appeal to the sensibilities of millennials and those in Gen Z coming into legal drinking age, and the ready-to-drink alcohol category is capitalizing on a growing trend — sparkling water.