Last updated on June 1st, 2015 at 03:18 pm
Supermarket News In Brief…
Dunkin’ K-Cup pods for Keurig home brewing systems are now available at retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. As part of an updated agreement, which was first announced in February, The J.M. Smucker Co. will distribute and market Dunkin’ K-Cup pods exclusively to grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, drug stores, dollar stores and home improvement stores. Keurig will distribute and market the pods exclusively to specialty stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s and Macy’s, as well as office supply retailers Staples and Office Depot beginning this summer. Varieties include Original Blend, Decaf, Hazelnut, French Vanilla and Chocolate Glazed Donut…
Amazon plans to step further into the private-label arena with its new Elements brand. The new line will include perishable products such as milk, cereal and baby food…
Allegiance Retail Services of New Jersey and Foodtown Inc. have named John Derderian as the new president of the companies. Derderian, VP of sales/marketing/member development for Allegiance, succeeds Michael Stolarz, who will remain as a senior executive advisor to Allegiance through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.
