Apparel brand UpWest is expanding its presence with the opening of three new stores in Boulder, Colorado; Bellevue, Washington; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, underscores its commitment to sustainability by hosting Tyson Demo Day 2023, an annual pitch event promoting innovative solutions for environmentally friendly food production.
Blue Diamond Growers is launching the Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program, aiming to promote climate-smart practises in almond orchards.
Bimbo Bakeries USA, owned by Grupo Bimbo, has invested in predictive ordering to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce waste, and optimise organisational operations.
Smartphones are becoming the dominant platform for digital sales as m-commerce (sales made on mobile devices) continues to rise.
Sportswear brand Under Armour has introduced its first loyalty programme called “UA Rewards,” catering to U.S. customers aged 16 and above.
The Kraft Heinz Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by updating its packaging goals to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% across its global packaging portfolio by 2030.
Unilever has implemented cutting-edge image capture and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in around 50,000 of its freezers, revolutionising the way they manage stock levels, order supplies, and notify stores when restocking is required.
Instacart, the grocery delivery company, has discovered that a significant portion of its users are small and medium-sized businesses, including restaurants.
L’Oréal has partnered with Vertily to conduct the “My Skin & Hair Journey” study, a multi-year research initiative focused on understanding the factors influencing skin and hair health over time.
Skims, the apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, has reached a significant milestone after its latest funding round, now valued at $4 billion.
Big companies with proprietary data find using open data-based generative AI models for research too risky.
The Coca-Cola Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by initiating reusable packaging pilots in North America.
General Mills is ramping up its utilisation of warehouse automation to enhance its logistics network, as confirmed by the company.
Primal Kitchen, a condiment brand under Kraft Heinz, is targeting Gen Z consumers this summer with an innovative marketing approach.
Consumer brands are increasingly leveraging augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer engagement and sales.
British DTC brand Arne is expanding into the U.S. market, bringing its minimalist fashion offerings to American consumers.
Coca-Cola and eight bottling partners have established a $137.7 million venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability investments.
Pizza Hut’s U.S. president, David Graves, emphasises the brand’s heritage and ability to innovate, attracting millennial and Gen Z consumers.
Domino’s Pizza, faced with market pressures and rising costs, is breaking away from its traditional commitment to first-party-only delivery by partnering with Uber Eats and Postmates.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Love Wellness, a DTC vitamin and supplement brand, has partnered with Walmart to expand its wholesale presence.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Colgate-Palmolive has embedded sustainability into its supply chain operations for over two decades.
According to a recent study by the Collage Group, Gen X consumers are seeking brands to help alleviate their stress due to their multiple responsibilities.
PepsiCo has announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence to advance responsible AI adoption.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
Allbirds has unveiled the design of its zero-carbon shoe, named the “M0.0NSHOT,” at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.
Dairy company FrieslandCampina and food multinational Mondelēz International have announced a four-year agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from milk supplied by FrieslandCampina’s member dairy farmers.
Domino’s Pizza is introducing “Domino’s Pinpoint Delivery,” a new feature that allows customers to have their pizzas delivered to any location by dropping a pin on a map in the company’s mobile app.
A recent study conducted by Basis and Unilever reveals that 93% of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers globally have encountered stereotypes on social media.
Apparel brand UpWest is expanding its presence with the opening of three new stores in Boulder, Colorado; Bellevue, Washington; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, underscores its commitment to sustainability by hosting Tyson Demo Day 2023, an annual pitch event promoting innovative solutions for environmentally friendly food production.
Blue Diamond Growers is launching the Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program, aiming to promote climate-smart practises in almond orchards.
Bimbo Bakeries USA, owned by Grupo Bimbo, has invested in predictive ordering to enhance forecast accuracy, reduce waste, and optimise organisational operations.
Smartphones are becoming the dominant platform for digital sales as m-commerce (sales made on mobile devices) continues to rise.
Sportswear brand Under Armour has introduced its first loyalty programme called “UA Rewards,” catering to U.S. customers aged 16 and above.
The Kraft Heinz Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by updating its packaging goals to reduce the use of virgin plastic by 20% across its global packaging portfolio by 2030.
Unilever has implemented cutting-edge image capture and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in around 50,000 of its freezers, revolutionising the way they manage stock levels, order supplies, and notify stores when restocking is required.
Instacart, the grocery delivery company, has discovered that a significant portion of its users are small and medium-sized businesses, including restaurants.
L’Oréal has partnered with Vertily to conduct the “My Skin & Hair Journey” study, a multi-year research initiative focused on understanding the factors influencing skin and hair health over time.
Skims, the apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian, has reached a significant milestone after its latest funding round, now valued at $4 billion.
Big companies with proprietary data find using open data-based generative AI models for research too risky.
The Coca-Cola Company is taking significant steps towards sustainability by initiating reusable packaging pilots in North America.
General Mills is ramping up its utilisation of warehouse automation to enhance its logistics network, as confirmed by the company.
Primal Kitchen, a condiment brand under Kraft Heinz, is targeting Gen Z consumers this summer with an innovative marketing approach.
Consumer brands are increasingly leveraging augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer engagement and sales.
British DTC brand Arne is expanding into the U.S. market, bringing its minimalist fashion offerings to American consumers.
Coca-Cola and eight bottling partners have established a $137.7 million venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability investments.
Pizza Hut’s U.S. president, David Graves, emphasises the brand’s heritage and ability to innovate, attracting millennial and Gen Z consumers.
Domino’s Pizza, faced with market pressures and rising costs, is breaking away from its traditional commitment to first-party-only delivery by partnering with Uber Eats and Postmates.
Global companies Amcor, Delterra, Mars, and Procter & Gamble (P&G) have formed a strategic partnership to combat plastic pollution in the Global South, including Africa, Latin America, parts of Asia, and Oceania.
Love Wellness, a DTC vitamin and supplement brand, has partnered with Walmart to expand its wholesale presence.
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) company Colgate-Palmolive has embedded sustainability into its supply chain operations for over two decades.
According to a recent study by the Collage Group, Gen X consumers are seeking brands to help alleviate their stress due to their multiple responsibilities.
PepsiCo has announced a collaboration with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence to advance responsible AI adoption.
Hostess Brands, Inc. has highlighted its achievements in product nutrition and environmental preservation in its 2022–23 Corporate Responsibility Report titled “Inspiring Moments of Joy with Transparency and Progress.”
Allbirds has unveiled the design of its zero-carbon shoe, named the “M0.0NSHOT,” at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.
Dairy company FrieslandCampina and food multinational Mondelēz International have announced a four-year agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from milk supplied by FrieslandCampina’s member dairy farmers.
Domino’s Pizza is introducing “Domino’s Pinpoint Delivery,” a new feature that allows customers to have their pizzas delivered to any location by dropping a pin on a map in the company’s mobile app.
A recent study conducted by Basis and Unilever reveals that 93% of Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers globally have encountered stereotypes on social media.
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