The GIANT Company, the Carlisle, PA-headquartered supermarket retailer, has promoted Joanna Crishock to V.P., Marketing & Commercial Planning. In her new role, she will lead all elements of the brand experience including brand strategy, circular, design, loyalty, and social media.
Consumer Cellular, the top-rated wireless provider that offers cellphones and no-contract service plans primarily to those 50+, has added Craig Lister to the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Lister joins Consumer Cellular from EverQuote, where he served as CMO for the online insurance marketplace.
Fossil Group, a global design, marketing, distribution, and innovation company, has named Lisa Marie Pillette as Sr. V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. Pillette brings extensive marketing and brand expertise to Fossil from Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, and Levi Strauss.
Walgreens has appointed Min Cho into the newly created role of Chief Format Concepts and Design Officer. Cho will focus on innovative store design and architecture that embraces creativity, functionality and the needs of customers, patients and team members.
Petco Health & Wellness Co., announced that Darren MacDonald, Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, is taking on an expanded role as Chief Customer Officer. In this new role, MacDonald will lead his current Digital team, as well as Marketing, Membership, Loyalty, Analytics/Data Science and Customer Service.
Nordstrom has promoted Deniz Anders to Sr. V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer. In her new role, Anders will lead all marketing efforts on behalf of the company, including brand programs, digital marketing, creative strategy and corporate affairs. Anders has been with the company for 22 years, most recently serving as V.P., Marketing.
WhistlePig Whiskey, a leader in the ultra-premium Rye Whiskey category in North America, has appointed Sarah Long as Chief Marketing Officer. Long brings 20 years of brand management, marketing, sales and innovation experience to WhistlePig. Prior to WhistlePig, Long served as CMO at Mars Wrigley and Rémy Cointreau respectively.
Chico’s FAS has appointed former Aveda and Coca-Cola Company executive Leana Less as Sr. V.P., Marketing. A seasoned global marketing leader with 27 years of marketing experience across several category verticals, Less will lead marketing efforts for all three Chico’s FAS brands and outlets – Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma.
Array Marketing, (www.arraymarketing.com), a Scarborough, Ontario, Canada headquartered provider of in-store merchandising solutions, has appointed Katerina Ilievska as its Vice President of Marketing. Ilievska is a proven marketing leader, with B2B and B2C experience across a wide range of sectors.
The Royal Group, (TRG), (www.teamtrg.com), has acquired Progress Container & Display. Located in Winder, GA, Progress Container is a premier solutions provider in the corrugated industry offering a range of packaging for industrial, retail, eCommerce, and point-of-purchase display customers. Progress Container marks the 17th manufacturing facility and 37th TRG location nationwide.
White Oak Display & Design, (www.whiteoakdisplay.com), a Palmyra, Pa-based display firm, has hired Milton Goodwin to direct sales for the Home Improvement market. Goodwin has led product management and sales for leading floor covering brands, including Karndean, Armstrong, Bruce, and Laufen. “Milton brings exceptional relationships, experiences, and insights in the flooring market,” said Rick Caldwell, […]
Open air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North (www.duenorth.com), the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. Under Due North, MTL COOL will continue to offer best-in-class inline horizontal open-air coolers, horizontal sliding […]
The Riverside Co., in partnership with Blue Point Capital Partners, has announced its investment in siffron, (www.siffron.com). Headquartered in Twinsburg, OH, siffron offers merchandising solutions across product display, loss prevention, signage, labeling and fresh produce shelving categories. Fabrizio Valentini, siffron President & CEO, said, “This new partnership enables us to think bigger, with enhanced access […]
Peachtree Packaging & Display, (www.peachtreepackaging.com), Lawrenceville, GA, has earned a new certification highlighting its commitment to sustainability. Peachtree Packaging completed a rigorous review from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, earning a Chain of Custody certification for its corrugated packaging and display production.
ChaseDesign and JGA have integrated operations, creating a design firm capable of delivering branded retail differentiation to all retail formats. ChaseDesign, the category growth design agency, is integrating JGA, a leading Branded Environmental Design firm, into its team to create the first brand forward, category-led environmental design firm.
FRESCA Mixed has debuted on retail shelves across the U.S. The pre-mixed, ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages are crafted with real spirits that complement the classic flavors of FRESCA. Two 100-calorie, zero-sugar, 5% ABV varieties-Vodka Spritz and Tequila Paloma-are available in four packs of 12-oz. cans sporting a sophisticated yet distinctively FRESCA packaging design. Constellation Brands will […]
Spirit of Gallo’s New Amsterdam Vodka has released Wildcard, a vodka-based line of hard beverages and the brand’s first-ever offering in the ready-to-drink category. “New Amsterdam Vodka is already a fan favorite, bringing a new generation to the vodka category due to its smooth taste and convenience,” said Brandon Lieb, Vice President of Spirit of […]
BLACK+DECKER has launched The Bev by BLACK+DECKER Cocktail Maker. The new single-serve cocktail maker gives users the ability to make custom cocktails at the touch of a button. Bev by BLACK+DECKER Cocktail Maker product features include: Crafted cocktails dispensed in 30 seconds; An easy-load liquor system which connects up to five standard 750ml bottles; Customizable […]
Minute Maid has launched Aguas Frescas. The Latin American-inspired, noncarbonated beverage is made with real fruit juices and natural flavors, delivering a bold, “refreshing AF” sensorial experience tailored to Gen Z tastes. Minute Maid Aguas Frescas is available in 16-oz. cans in three fruity flavors: Hibiscus, Mango and Strawberry. Two additional flavors, Limonada and Strawberry […]
Diageo and Vita Coco have collaborated to launch a line of premium canned cocktails crafted with a blend of Captain Morgan rum Vita Coco coconut water. With Captain Morgan having the #1 selling spiced rum brand and Vita Coco as the #1 selling coconut water, this relationship brings together two category-leading brands. “Cocktail drinkers are […]