To better gauge the impact of product information on online retail sales, Chicago-based Shotfarm surveyed more than 1,500 consumers about their online shopping habits and the importance they place on content in making purchase decisions.
The Kroger Co. and Roundy's, Inc., announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Roundy's for $3.60 per share in cash.
Rigid packaging supplier Berlin Packaging, Chicago, acquired Diablo Valley Packaging, Fairfield, Calif., marking this Berlin Packaging's second acquisition in three months.
Lone Star Cold Storage, Inc. announced plans to build an 82,000-square-foot addition to its current 145,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of Dallas/Fort Worth.
The National Restaurant Association (NRA), Washington, D.C., released its annual What's Hot culinary forecast, which explores the top menu trends for the coming year.
Danfoss announced plans to reduce its energy consumption by 50% and accelerate its leadership in the use of energy-saving and climate-friendly technologies in its buildings and operations worldwide by 2030.