The CPG Guys: Barilla Group’s Mariama Kamanda and Kroger/84.51’s Jenny Holleran
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery footprint
Customers can now order everything from milk and oranges to novels and home improvement tools in a single cart, with delivery to their doorstep in just hours.
NEOM Wellbeing taps Amanda Kahn to lead U.S. growth amid major Ulta Beauty expansion
Her appointment marks a pivotal moment in NEOM's global expansion strategy and underscores the brand’s commitment to deepening awareness and driving growth in the U.S. market.
Halloween comes early at Target with new décor, costumes and treats
“We know millions of families love Halloween and don’t want to wait until October to shop, so Target is ready with over 1,500 new items so you can start preparing right now.”
Tariffs push core inflation to five-month high, pressuring retail prices
The report shows that after months of absorbing higher import costs, U.S. companies are beginning to pass more of those expenses on to customers.
Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations now available at all Giant and Martin's pharmacies
The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu vaccination annually, ideally by October.
Dove Deodorant serving up freshness at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships
The iconic brand is hosting an open casting call on social media for an official Underarm Ambassador as the US Open's Official Underarm Sponsor and inking first-ever N.U.L (Name, Underarm, Likeness) deal in history.
Nutri-Grain rolls out the Nutri-Grain Lounge to give teachers a break
The ultimate mobile teachers' lounge is hitting the road — and one school is about to get the surprise of the year.
Optimove Insights reveals that most consumers are anxious over tariffs
Report also shows widespread concerns about inflation, highlighting the need for empathetic and responsive marketing strategies.
Cardinal Health announces the addition of Solaris Health
Adds over 750 providers to Cardinal Health's multi-specialty MSO platform, The Specialty Alliance.
APhA Foundation announces 2025 Pinnacle Award recipients
"The APhA Foundation has the honor of announcing the recipients of the 28th annual Pinnacle Awards," said Benjamin Bluml, APhA Foundation executive director and senior vice president, research and innovation.
The CPG Guys: Affordable and accessible groceries with Dollar General’s Heather Land
The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Heather Land, Senior Director of Grocery Merchandising at Dollar General.
Kroger, C&S Wholesale Grocers settle lawsuit tied to failed Albertsons merger
"We are pleased to resolve the claims from C&S, and we look forward to a friendly relationship with them going forward," said Ron Sargent, Kroger’s chairman and chief executive officer. "Kroger remains focused on serving our customers and running great stores across the U.S."
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals strong spending in July
Consumers responded to sales and bought ahead of tariffs.
e.l.f. Cosmetics defending the best of beauty at accessible prices
New campaign makes the case against makeup markups.
Walgreens plays an essential cameo role in "Freakier Friday" sequel
Delivering trusted well-being expertise and convenience for customers—even those in the midst of a mystical body-swap.