Sales of organic products rose 13% to $11.2bn in the year to July 6 in the US retail market, with the highest growth found in shelf-stable meats, poultry and seafood +61%; followed by baby food +34%; and shelf-stable functional beverages +33%; according to new data from SPINS. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail […]
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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 […]
The Trends Shaping the Future of Retail
This month’s edition of the trade publication Retail Leader gives us an in-depth look at five trends expected to shape the future of retail. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors Shaping the Future of Retail – Cover Story – Retail Leader.
Innovation from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf: Private Brand Sparkling Iced Tea
Southern California based coffee and tea retailer Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has created a “fresh, modern, and progressive look” for a new Private Brand line of Limited Edition Sparkling Iced Tea for the International Markets. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club […]
Broccoli compound benefits may be result of metabolic re-tuning | NutraIngredients Report
Metabolic modifications from consumption of “high-glucoraphanin” broccoli may be behind the suggested health benefits and cancer-fighting ability of the cruciferous vegetable, according to a new clinical trial. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors via Broccoli compound benefits may be result of […]
False Start … Walmart India Head Leaves Seven Months After CFO Suspended
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) said the head of its Indian unit has left, the latest setback for the world’s largest retailer in the country where it is in the midst of government and internal investigations. via Wal-Mart India Head Leaves Seven Months After CFO Suspended – Bloomberg. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail […]
Piling On …. Walmart, Target End Paula Deen Relationships says HFN
In the wake of the controversy regarding racist remarks Paula Deen admitted to, Walmart and Target have ended their relationships with her company, Paula Deen Enterprises. via Walmart, Target End Paula Deen Relationships | HFN, Home Furnishings News, housewares, rugs, furniture, textiles, tabletop, retail. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, […]
Regrouping ….Grupo Bimbo must heed gluten-free boom in US
Grupo Bimbo must take heed of the booming gluten-free trend as it moves to invest heavily in the US market, says an analyst. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors
It keeps growing … Gluten-free takeout orders up 60% YoY, says GrubHub
Gluten-free takeout orders have grown almost 60% since April 2012, according to digital food ordering service GrubHub. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors via Gluten-free takeout orders up 60% YoY, says GrubHub.
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