Whole Foods Market has opened a 42,000 sq. ft. store, at One Wall Street in New York. The store’s design pays homage to the Art Deco history of the building with Wall Street and Financial District inspired influences. The new location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 local items from New York City and the […]
Exhibiting at the prestigious National Restaurant Association Show has long been a tradition of Hormel Foods Corporation, an annual opportunity for the Fortune 500 global-branded food company to highlight its extensive product offerings to foodservice operators from around the country. At this year’s show at McCormick Place in Chicago, Hormel Foods featured a full-service restaurant […]
Starbucks has certified its 3,508 Greener Stores globally, expanding the program to 20 markets. This latest round of certifications sets the company well on its way to achieving its goal of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025. Starbucks Greener Stores Framework, co-developed with the World Wildlife Fund, includes a set of 25 performance-based standards across […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a new all electric restaurant design that maximizes energy efficiency in its equipment and systems and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. The company recently opened restaurants with the new features in Gloucester, VA and Jacksonville, FL, with a third […]
SG Echo, a leading developer of modular structures, has designed, delivered and installed two Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) units in Arkansas on behalf of a franchisee for Domino’s. The units arrived on-site already roughly 90% completed from the SG Echo factory. These two stores serve as a proof of concept for future stores with the […]
Wendy’s has formed a new partnership with Pipedream, a hyperlogistics company, to pilot its underground autonomous robot system with the goal of delivering digital food orders from the kitchen to designated parking spots in seconds, for faster and more convenient pick-up experiences for Wendy’s digital customers. Wendy’s is the first quick service restaurant (QSR) to […]
Farm.One has opened its Neighborhood Farm in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The hydroponic indoor vertical farming company is known for its unique and flavorful luxury salad greens, specialty herbs, edible flowers and microgreens serving local chefs and its Farm Membership direct-to-consumer program. Farm.One’s low-volume, high touch, “kitchen table” approach has brought accolades from both local residents […]
Kroger Co. and Gotham Greens, an indoor farming pioneer, are bringing greenhouse-grown produce and fresh, plant-based foods to more customers across the country. Kroger customers can find Gotham Greens’ produce in more than 300 stores today, with plans to expand to nearly 1,000 stores by the end of 2023. The expansion of Gotham Greens’ plant-based […]
The Home Depot is partnering with DSD Renewables (DSD) to install 13 megawatts (MW) of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California. This is a part of The Home Depot’s renewable energy goal to produce or procure 100 percent renewable energy equivalent to the electricity needs for all Home Depot facilities […]
In line with its goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Lowe’s has announced details of rooftop solar panel installations at 174 store and distribution center locations nationwide. Once each site is completed, the solar panels will provide 90% of the energy usage at each location. Lowe’s rooftop solar panel installations will span […]
Bacardi has announced the appointment of Roberto Ramirez Laverde as Global SVP, BACARDI rum. Ramirez Laverde takes on an open role following the promotion of Ned Duggan to Global Chief Marketing Officer of Bacardi and President of Bacardi Global Brands Limited. Ramirez Laverde reports to Duggan and joins the Marketing Leadership Team. During his previous […]
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed Kenny Mitchell as Sr. V.P. & Chief Marketing Officer of the Levi’s brand. Mitchell will be responsible for advancing the Levi’s brand’s consumer marketing strategies, focused on building denim leadership equity, cementing its position as a true lifestyle brand and growing market share. Mitchell joins Levi Strauss & Co. […]
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has appointed Melody Lee as Chief Marketing Officer. Melody Lee joins MBUSA from global design company MillerKnoll, where she served as Sr. V.P., Global Brand & Product Marketing, leading brand strategy across Herman Miller and Knoll’s products.
Stila Cosmetics has appointed Mary Rodrigues as Chief Marketing Officer. Rodrigues will oversee brand and product marketing, creative, consumer insights, membership, and global communications. Rodrigues was formerly the Sr. VP., Marketing and E-commerce for RéVive skincare.
CEC Entertainment has appointed Sean Gleason as Chief Marketing Officer for Chuck E. Cheese, and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings. Gleason will lead all marketing functions, menu innovation, guest insights, communications, as well as digital marketing and consumer journey initiatives.
Herbert Aaron Henschel, who led Henschel-Steinau Inc. for 50 years, passed away on May 3, 2023. Aaron Henschel built Henschel-Steinau, based in Allendale, NJ, into one of the most dominant forces in the Point of Purchase Advertising Industry.
Asad Ayaz has been named the first-ever Chief Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Co. Ayaz will be responsible for elevating the Disney brand globally across the entire ecosystem of company touchpoints and consumer experiences. Ayaz will continue as Pres., Marketing for Walt Disney Studios, overseeing marketing for the Studios’ films and series as well […]
Canada Goose has appointed Ana Mihaljevic as Head of Global Stores, in addition to her current role of Pres., North America. She will lead the brand’s retail expansion championing Canada Goose’s plans to more than double its footprint over the next five years.
The Honest Co. has appointed Kate Barton as its Chief Growth Officer. Barton will oversee Honest’s baby, beauty, wellness, personal care and household care categories. Barton previously was Chief Brand Officer of Magnolia, the lifestyle company founded by Joanna and Chip Gaines.
Deoleo, the global leader in olive oil, has solidified its commitment to raising industry standards with a major step forward in the company’s sustainability strategy. Years in the making, the company is launching new SKUs of the Bertolli and Carapelli brands that offer sustainability assurances to consumers nationwide. The new SKUs will include sustainably sourced […]