General Merchandise

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gambled owned Puffs, is doing its part to ensure customers are choosing responsibly sourced facial tissue products. The company has strengthened its commitment to responsible forestry management by earning the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. The company also has partnered with the Rainforest Alliance, and will begin using this certified labeling on all tissue products. 

WAYNE, N.J. — A new all-in-one razor has launched from MicroTouch, the maker of Tough Blade and MAX. The MicroTouch SOLO, the latest introduction from the company is an economically priced tool that combines razor, edger and trimmer functions together to tackle any kind of facial hair with effortless precision.

PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo is getting into the holiday spirit by unveiling limited-edition consumables to fit any occasion. From salty to sweet and everything in between, the company is debuting more than ten items ranging from granola bars, to beverages and chips. 

For those who wish to get a jump on their mornings, PepsiCo will be offering new launches from Starbucks and Quaker that will include: 

CHICAGO —  IRI announced Tuesday that it will begin providing supply chain services to Albertsons, the second largest grocery chain in the United States, in addition to being its preferred partner for point-of-sale data, consumer panel insights and strategic growth initiatives to support joint business collaboration.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Schmidt’s Naturals is kicking off the holiday season by introducing a limited-edition holiday collection with three scents made from quality plant-based ingredients. The goal of each scent is to offer consumers a nostalgic sensory experience, which the company hopes to achieve by offering scents that exemplify the season. 

CINCINNATI — The number one trusted brand of diapers within the U.S., Pampers has created the first flat diaper to protect the skin of premature infants. The Pampers NICU Flat is for preemies with skin too delicate to wear a traditional diaper or for those who require alternative diapering solutions while in the NICU.

PITTSBURGH and CHICAGO — The latest addition to The Kraft Heinz Co., has arrived in the form of Nancy’s Petite Stuffed Bagels. Quality ingredients such as butter, flour, milk and Philadelphia Cream Cheese are used to create these freshly baked consumables that are ready to eat in minutes. 

This week I was reminded by my two great nieces that we need to be setting goals and looking into the future. Living in the present or only perpetuating the status quo will not fuel growth and reinvention.

When you look in the near and not-so-near future, do you think your company will be in the same industry? In this rapidly shifting business environment, that’s a question that must be asked. Companies and industries are in constant change. To remain competitive and relevant you must imagine a new future.