Sur La Table Names New CEO

Billy May was named the new CEO of Sur La Table, succeeding Diane Neal, who retired earlier this year.

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Beverages

Political Unrest Behind Darjeeling Tea Shortage

Political strife, including strikes and demonstrations, have led to a work stoppage in the Indian Himalayas, where Darjeeling tea is grown.

Teavana stores closing

Retailing

Teavana Closing Up Shop

Starbucks is closing all 379 of its Teavana stores; the coffee chain will continue to sell Teavana tea at its namesake stores.

Retailing

King’s & Balducci’s Expand Management Team

Hires two industry vets to lead merchandising, catering

Reaching the Urbanized, Aspirational World Consumer

5/2/2017 — CG companies face flat or slow growth in established markets. In fact, in CGT’s 2016 ranking of the Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies, prior year revenue losses once again outnumbered revenue gains.

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Beverages

Cocoa: The Next Cold Brew

Cocoa may follow tea and coffee as the next traditionally hot beverage to enjoy new popularity as a cold drink, according to Mintel.

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Costco Partners with MyRegistry.com to Offer Gift Registry

Focuses on gifts for weddings, babies

Macy's new Crux products

Housewares

Macy’s Expands Crux Line

Macy’s is adding nine new products to its Crux line, which is an exclusive partnership with Sensio.

Bed Bath and Beyond makes cuts

Retailing

Bed Bath & Beyond Cuts 880 Store Manager Jobs

Cuts will "support its customer-focused initiatives and omnichannel growth"

Eataly World slated to open soon

Retailing

Eataly World to Open in October

FICO Eataly World, with its $106 million price tag, is slated to open Oct.

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Gourmet Retailer Names Top Cheese Shops

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Vietri Named U.S. Distributor of Italian Home & Body Line

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The Invisible Chef, Jelly Belly Debut New Baking Mixes

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Retailing

Williams-Sonoma Debuts ‘Design Crew’

Bon-Ton Stores Seek Locally Sourced and Themed Products

Whole Foods, Amazon Merger Faces Push Back

Will the Amazon/Whole Foods Deal Go Through?

Earth Fare opens new concept store

Earth Fare Unveils New Store Model

Pantry

Annie's names new leadership

Annie’s Names New President

New pasta line from Pamela's Products

Pamela’s Introduces Gluten-Free Pasta

Award-winning Sutter Butte olive oils

Sutter Buttes Wins 11 Olive Oil Medals

Hampton Creek board resigns

Hampton Creek’s Board Resigns

Profiles & Trends

Lactose-free cheese category to grow

Lactose-Free Cheese Market to Grow 8%

Dallas Market Center Opposes Texas Bathroom Legislation

Food Network finds new home

Food Network Sold to Discovery

Legendary Book Editor Dies at 93

Cheese, Dairy & Deli

Grassland Introduces Non-GMO Butter

Grassland Dairy Introduces Non-GMO Butter

Minerva Dairy Wins at ACS

Minerva Dairy Wins Top Prize at ACS

Tarentaise Reserve

Tarentaise Reserve Named Best of Show

Wisconsin cleans up at ACS

Wisconsin Wins 118 Ribbons at ACS

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