“U.S. inventory growth at Wal-Mart outstripped sales gains in the second quarter at a faster rate than at the retailer’s biggest rivals. Merchandise has been piling up because consumers have been spending less freely than Wal-Mart projected, and the company has forfeited some sales because it doesn’t have enough workers in stores to keep shelves […]
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Bodum Sues J.C. Penney Over ‘Shop-In-Shop’ Agreement | HomeWorldBusiness.com
Bodum Group has filed suit against J.C. Penney Inc. Co., for breach of contract, according to a Reuter’s report. In the lawsuit, which was filed August 30, 2013, Bodum has alleged that the retailer did not deliver on its shop-in-shop concept for the housewares company. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative […]
It isn’t going away. Canada’s gluten-free market surges: Packaged Facts
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Act of Precaution. General Mills recalls Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing
General Mills has issued a voluntary recall on refrigerated Pillsbury iced cinnamon rolls due to risk of plastic contamination. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via General Mills recalls Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing.
A masterstroke? Pepsi-flavored Cheetos could spell salt reduction innovation
Frito-Lay’s limited edition Pepsi-flavored Cheetos in Japan aren’t anything ground-breaking, but the new taste profile could be used as a platform to reduce salt levels, an innovation expert says. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Pepsi-flavored Cheetos could spell salt […]
A Sad Global State, Israeli Designer Promotes Bomb-Proof Backpack for Schoolkids | TheBlaze.com
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University of Illinois scientists Jodee Johnson and Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia found in two in vitro studies that celery and artichokes contain apigenin and luteolin , flavonoids that kill human pancreatic cancer cells by inhibiting an important enzyme. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and […]
Sales of organic products rose 13% in the year to July 6 in the US retail market, says SPINS
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High calorie food warning revealed in study
A group of academics is arguing for the introduction of public health messages urging people to consume fewer high-calorie foods reported via Innovations in Food Ingredients. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors via High calorie food warning revealed in study.
My Private Brand – Asda Launches Chosen by Kids
Walmart-owned British retailer Asda has begun rollout of a 180 skus Private Brand for children, called ‘Chosen By Kids’. The new line is a sub-brand of Asda’s ‘Chosen By You’ brand, products will include golden syrup-flavored porridge pots, mini tomato wraps, snacks and microwaveable ready-meals, including a spaghetti and meatball meal containing ‘hidden vegetables’. Blue […]
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