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Sam’s Club lays off 2% or 2,300 workers

A little less than half of the employees affected are assistant managers, according to Sam’s Club spokesman Bill Durling.   Report from CNN Money. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Sam’s Club lays off 2% of workers – Jan. 24, 2014.

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Be Innovative, Merry Pringles: Mint choc or cinnamon this Christmas?

Pringles’ sweet crisp flavors will capitalize on the UK Christmas snack rush and a growing consumer curiosity for flavor experimentation, says analyst. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Merry Pringles: Mint choc or cinnamon this Christmas?

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No surprise, protein is crucial in quality of gluten-free baked products

The proteins in a formulation can drastically impact the quality and texture of gluten-free baked goods and therefore must be selected wisely, suggest researchers. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club vendors via Gluten-free bakery protein choice is crucial.

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Food and Beverage the big winner in PLMA’s 2013 Salute to Excellence Winners

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has announced the winners for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards and no fewer than thirty-two retailers were recognized, as fifty products took honors for 2013, following two days of tasting and evaluations by eight jury panels made up of industry experts and consumers. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – […]

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Watch what you claim, Safeway hit with false advertising lawsuit over ‘100% natural’ claims

Safeway has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by describing its Open Nature Multi-Grain and Homestyle waffles as ‘100% natural’ because they contained the chemical additive sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP). Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sam’s Club […]

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Walmart slashing supplier orders as merchandise goes unsold – Bloomberg | WalmartHelp.com

“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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It isn’t going away. Canada’s gluten-free market surges: Packaged Facts

Riding the wave of continued strong consumer demand for gluten-free food options, Canada’s gluten-free market reached $458.9 million in 2012, according to a recent report from Packaged Facts entitled ‘Gluten-Free Foods in Canada’. Blue Sky Retail, LLC. – Specializing in Retail Link, administrative compliance, and sales support for Walmart and Sams Club vendors via Canada’s […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Artichokes, celery, Mexican Oregano fight pancreatic cancer | Nutraingredients

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 […]

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