The Hostess Brand Delivers New Mashup of Fan-Favorite Breakfast Snacks with Launch of HoneyBun Donettes

February 23, 2024 J. M. Smucker Co.  

Hostess® fans can now enjoy two of the brand’s most-loved snacks in one flavorful, great-tasting breakfast treat. The shareable new Hostess® HoneyBun Donettes® offer a delicious twist for those wanting a sweet start to their morning.

West Liberty Foods Planning to Cut 260 Jobs

February 23, 2024 Alec Doxsee, WQAD

The company’s West Liberty processing facility currently employs around 865 employees. The elimination of 260 jobs represents a 30% reduction in the facility’s workforce. 

Loblaw to invest more than $2 billion in the Canadian economy, creating thousands of jobs and opening more than 40 additional stores

February 23, 2024 Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Companies Limited expects to invest more than $2 billion dollars into the Canadian economy in 2024. This record investment reflects Loblaw’s commitment to enhancing its store network, creating job opportunities, and improving accessibility to affordable food and healthcare services for communities across the country.

Save Mart Hires Industry Veteran for Top Merchandising, Marketing Role

February 23, 2024 Save Mar

The Save Mart Companies has added industry veteran Chris Hooks to its c-suite as its new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Hooks previously held executive positions at Save A Lot, Family Dollar and Topco Associates.

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New Upside Report Unveils Gap Between Loyalty Membership and Consumer Shopping Behavior

February 23, 2024 Upside

Upside, the digital marketplace dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses financially, today released the first report in a two-part series on loyalty programs and their impact on consumer behavior. Drawing insights from a comprehensive survey of nearly 2,000 consumers, the report found surprising gaps between loyalty membership and the desired behavioral shifts that retailers anticipate from those programs.