Category Archives: Talking Shop
Talking Shop with… Timothy LeBel, Mars
Timothy LeBel, vice president of sales—grocery/value/military for Mars Chocolate North America, discusses the overall state of the candy category. What is the state of … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Steve Ward, Heineken USA
Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts for Heineken USA, talks about the continued growth of upscale beer brands. What is the current state … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Bill Frazer, Wrigley
Bill Frazer, vice president-U.S. grocery for Wrigley, says that effective merchandising allows shoppers to make quick and easy decisions in the gum and mint … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Paul Huckins, Huhtamaki
Paul Huckins, vice president, Huhtamaki retail division, says the company is uniquely positioned to respond to consumer and retailer disposable tableware needs. Tell us … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Elizabeth Webb, DS Waters of America
Elizabeth Webb, cause marketing manager for DS Waters of America, provides an update on the company’s efforts to support breast cancer awareness with its … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Tom Ferguson
The vice president of sales strategy and trade management for the specialty coffee business unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters shares his thoughts on … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Olivia Grosbois
The director of the SIAL Group says Paris is a perfect opportunity for retailers to explore new products and cuisine. Grocery Headquarters: Tell us … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Gina Boswell
The executive vice president, personal care, for Unilever North America discusses the revolution happening in the hair care category—starting at the scalp. Grocery Headquarters: … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Kyle Stenzel
The vice president of marketing for Signature Brands says his company’s innovation pipeline assures that the dessert category will remain fresh with consumers and … Continue reading
Talking Shop with Tim Hassett, Campbell Soup Co
The senior vp, North America sales, for Campbell Soup Co. outlines the company’s strategy to help rejuvenate the center store. Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jan A. Verleur, V2 Cigs
The chief executive officer of V2 Cigs says electronic cigarettes can drive repeat business if retailers position them correctly. Grocery Headquarters: Tell us about … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… George Latella
George Latella, visiting professor of food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University, discusses the role of technology in food retailing. Grocery Headquarters: Is it fair … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Peter Charness
The president of Manthan Systems says retailers can use business intelligence to uncover many small opportunities that can add up to big profits. Grocery … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Ralph Schwartz
The director of vendor management and value-added marketing for Potandon Produce says that much change has taken place in the produce category in recent … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jesse Garcia
The senior vice president of sales and chief customer officer for Minneapolis-based MOM Brands says his company is well-positioned to grow in the cereal … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… David Kirkpatrick
The chief marketing officer for The FaVe Juice Co. says consumers are looking for beverages with fewer calories and more servings of fruits and … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Larry Graham
Larry Graham, president of the National Confectioners Association, says that this year’s event will be the largest ever and should offer quite a few … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Xavier Poncin
The executive director of SIAL Canada 2012, says that momentum is building for this year’s event, slated for early May in Montreal. Grocery Headquarters: … Continue reading
Talking Shop With… Suzanne Wolter
The director of marketing for Selah, Wash.-based Rainier Fruit Co. says new varieties are juicing up apple sales. Grocery Headquarters: What are the main … Continue reading
Talking Shop With… George W. Prest
The CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) outlines some of the educational and networking opportunities at MODEX 2012. Grocery Headquarters: What … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Jim Mozer
The vice president/general manager of refrigeration marketing and the integrated products division of Emerson Climate Technologies says that compressor technology is crucial to refrigeration … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Elizabeth Webb
The cause marketing manager for DS Waters says that water is the perfect product to promote breast cancer awareness throughout the year. Grocery Headquarters: … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… George Ward
The director of off-premise accounts for the Boston Beer Co. says that craft beer sales are spurting higher despite slow sales in other segments … Continue reading
Talking Shop with… Arjan Stephens
The executive vice president of sales and marketing for Nature’s Path says new, consistent packaging will increase sales. Grocery Headquarters: Tell us about the … Continue reading
