Topgolf Entertainment Group has appointed Geoff Cottrill as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining Topgolf, Cottrill served as head of marketing at Coca-Cola in North America and before that held marketing leadership positions at Converse, Starbucks, Procter & Gamble and MullenLowe.
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Tractor Beverage has appointed Justin Herber, formerly of creative agency Another, as Chief Marketing Officer. Justin Herber has served as a brand steward for Tractor Beverage since the company’s inception. Prior to joining Tractor as CMO, Justin oversaw Creative Strategy at the Los Angeles-based agency Another, leading campaigns for Nike, Shopify, W Hotels, NBC Universal […]
Colony Display, (www.colonydisplay.com), an Elgin, IL-based display firm, backed by Kinzie Capital Partners, has acquired Braeside Displays, an Antioch, IL-based display manufacturer. Chuck Zich, CEO, Colony, said, “The acquisition of Braeside and continued support from Kinzie will help us achieve our growth and strategic goals.
TC Transcontinental, (www.tctranscontinental.com). has acquired BGI Retail, a Paris, Ontario-based full service in-store design and solution partner for retailers and global brands. This transaction, which follows the acquisition of Holland & Crosby Limited in October 2019 and Artisan Complete Limited in January 2020, is aligned with TC Transcontinental’s objective to continue growing in the in-store […]
Vestcom has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Avery Dennison. Vestcom will be a standalone business unit within Avery Dennison’s Retail Branding & Information Solutions division. John Lawlor, CEO, Vestcom, said, “The capabilities of Avery Dennison will enable Vestcom to further accelerate innovation and continue delivering high-value solutions that drive sales for retailers […]
Vomela Companies, (www.vomela.com), a St. Paul, MN-headquartered full-service specialty graphics and store decor provider, has appointed Tim Nisbet as Exec. V.P., Sales, Marketing & Business Development. Vomela President & CEO Mark Auth, said, “Tim’s experience in the industry paired with his sales and marketing leadership skills make him a great addition to Vomela.”
VIRA Insight, (www.virainsight.com), the Lewisville, TX-based designer and manufacturer of retail and commercial environments, has opened a new 350,000 sq. ft. headquarters and manufacturing center. VIR, which specializes in rapid design and fabrication of interior spaces, fixtures, displays, safety products, and anti-theft solutions has U.S. operations in Texas and Michigan, and global sourcing and manufacturing […]
Direct Edge Media, (www.directedgemedia.com), an Annaheim, CA-based graphics firm is expanding its corporate headquarters. This expansion will bring Direct Edge’s global footprint to 175,000 sq. ft., with 42,000 sq. ft. dedicated to inventory and supply chain management to further grow Direct Edge’s kitting and fulfillment departments.
GfK Issues In-store Marketing Report
After more than a year when online shopping was the lifeline of many US consumers, new GfK research affirms the continuing influence exerted by traditional in-store marketing tactics. The latest findings from GfK’s FutureBuy® study show that in-store displays hold the strongest influence across 16 product categories measured. The opinions of family, friends and colleagues […]
Whole Foods Releases Plant-Based Trend Predictions
Whole Foods Market revealed its first plant-based trend predictions, with nut-based cheese alternatives, banana blossoms and creamy cashew dips topping the list. Whole Foods Market’s top five plant-based trends include: 1.Alternative Cheeses Go Gourmet-Give charcuterie boards an upgraded, plant-based twist with cheese alternatives that are dairy free. Plant-based cheesemakers are also replicating the methods used […]