Yogurtland collaborated with Disney & Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.” The collaboration celebrated the theatrical release with a limited-time frozen yogurt collection, new collectible merchandise, and immersive fan experiences. Yogurtland introduced three limited-time frozen yogurt creations inspired by the iconic characters and themes from the film: No Sugar Added Space Ranger Berry Blast, a cosmic, blueberry […]
Inspired by the nostalgia and fun of adult summer camp, Camp Oliver Winery was built to bring discovery, flavor, and a little summer escape into the wine aisle and beyond. Rolling out across all Meijer locations, Camp Oliver represents one of its biggest seasonal retail programs of the year and highlights the power of strong […]
Mouton Cadet has launched its Fresh Collection, a new way to experience wine: less formal, more spontaneous, and surprisingly versatile. At the center of this shift is a standout idea, a Bordeaux red designed to be enjoyed chilled… and even mixed into cocktails. Traditionally associated with structure and ceremony, Bordeaux red takes a lighter, fresher […]
Freixenet, the world’s #1 sparkling wine, announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the debut of Freixenet Solare Spritz. Striking a balance between authentic Mediterranean flavors and the appeal of a hard seltzer, Freixenet invites consumers to “taste the sun” with every sip. Freixenet Solare Spritz is made with 100% natural Spanish lemon […]
Mattel has promoted Roberto Stanichi to President, Chief Marketing & Brand Officer. Stanichi oversees Mattel’s world-class portfolio of global brands including Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and UNO, leading brand and business strategy, marketing, consumer insights, and product design. He has been instrumental in leading Mattel’s evolution to a brand-centric operating model since becoming Chief Global […]
WHOOP has named Dirk-Jan “DJ” van Hameren as Chief Marketing Officer. The former Nike Global Chief Marketing Officer and two-time Olympian joins WHOOP to help build the global brand for human performance and proactive health. At WHOOP, van Hameren will lead global marketing across brand, creative, international markets, media, athlete and sports partnerships, and product […]
Five Below, the extreme-value retailer for the kid and the kid in all of us, has appointed Rodney Lastinger as Chief Retail Officer. Lastinger is responsible for leading the operational performance of the Company’s growing network of nearly 2,000 stores. Most recently, Lastinger served as Chief Operating Officer at GNC, where he directed operations across […]
Fanatics Commerce, the global, direct-to-consumer fan apparel platform within Fanatics, has appointed Jamie Gersch as Chief Marketing Officer. The move combines all the company’s marketing functions – including brand, performance and lifecycle – under one leader. She will be based in San Mateo, CA, and report to Andrew Low Ah Kee, CEO of Fanatics Commerce.
Supergoop!, the SPF-first skincare brand, has appointed Lauren Weinberg as Chief Marketing Officer. Weinberg will oversee brand, social and growth marketing, product innovation, creative and communications. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing Officer at Peloton. Papa Johns Names Lyn-Sue As Global CMO Papa Johns International has named Chris Lyn-Sue as Global Chief Marketing Officer. […]
Giant Food has named Gregg Dorazio V.P., Marketing. Dorazio has been a valued member of the Giant Food leadership team since 2019, most recently serving as Strategy & eCommerce Lead. In his new role, Dorazio will focus on strengthening the Giant Food brand, and deepening customer connections across channels.
BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Stephanie Reibling Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. Reibling will lead the company’s merchandising organization, playing a critical role in driving BJ’s merchandising transformation and delivering continued growth across categories. Reibling will report to Paul Cichocki, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer.
The Roederer Collection USA, home to some of California’s most celebrated wine estates, has appointed Angie Vetter as its new Director of Marketing. Vetter will oversee consumer and trade marketing for Roederer Estate, Merry Edwards Winery, Scharffenberger Cellars, and Domaine Anderson. She will help strengthen brand positioning and expand consumer and trade engagement.
CooperVision has named Brenda Raphael as V.P., Marketing, Americas. In this role, Raphael will oversee U.S. marketing across the company’s brand portfolio, customer marketing, and professional affairs. Raphael brings more than two decades of marketing and commercial leadership experience across global organizations including Pfizer, Bayer, Novartis, Procter & Gamble, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has appointed Florence Ho as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Ho most recently served as Sr. Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty & Customer Experience at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Ms. Ho’s appointment comes as Firebirds expands its national footprint. It has 71 restaurants across 23 states and plans to open five […]
Wellness Pet Company, with 100 years of pet food heritage, has named Allyson Borozan Chief Marketing Officer. Borazon joins Wellness Pet from Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, where she served as Chief Growth Officer and, prior to that, as Sr. V.P, Marketing. Red Robin Burgers Appts. Scott Hudler As CMO Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has […]
Inspire Brands has appointed Scott Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer at Buffalo Wild Wings. Prior to joining Inspire, Nelson served as VP, Head of Marketing at Tatte Bakery & Café, where he helped scale the fast-growing concept to more than 50 locations while building a distinctive, design-forward brand experience.
Walmart is making a significant investment in its stores across the U.S. This year’s investment includes: More than 650 scheduled remodels to Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. Some 20 new store grand openings are scheduled for 2026 and early 2027. Several new stores have opened this year, including: Walmart Supercenters in Eastvale, CA and Apollo Beach, […]
Target is ramping up the pace of its remodels this year. It’s a bigger transformation for its stores than at any point in the past decade. It is investing $5 billion this year toward 130-plus remodels and 30 new stores, as well as updates in technology and its supply chain. That includes 30 stores in […]
Pilot Company, General Motors and EVgo announced their collaborative electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network has surpassed 300 locations with 1,300 fast-charging stalls across 40 states, marking a major milestone in expanding convenient, reliable EV travel across the U.S. The network now spans 75% of the contiguous United States, covering more than 2.2 million square miles […]
Starbucks is opening the very first e-station cafe in the US in Costa Mesa, CA. The location will have 11 combined Level 2 and Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations with an open-air, roll-up garage door cafe design and drive-thru lanes. These cafes will offer a place to hang while your car charges. Combined with […]