HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Co. announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Dutkowsky to its board of directors, effective Aug. 29. Dutkowsk is the former executive chairman and CEO of Tech Data, a multinational distribution company specializing in IT products and services. He will serve on the Finance and Risk Management and Governance Committees. “Bob is
HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Co. strengthened its position as a snacking leader, announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ONE Brands, the maker of a line of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars. “ONE’s portfolio of great tasting nutrition bars, with indulgent flavors such as Birthday Cake, Maple Glazed Doughnut and Peanut
HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Co. is further expanding its position as a snacking category leader, announcing minority investments in emerging snacking businesses FULFIL Holdings Limited and Blue Stripes. C7 Ventures, Hershey’s venture model, provides the company with new avenues for growth through the deployment of small capital investments in disruptive or emerging platforms focused
HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Co. released its second annual ‘In a Shopper’s World’ retail report ahead of the National Confectioner’s Association’s 2018 Sweets and Snacks Expo. The Power of Search in a Shopper’s World showcases how to build a retail experience around the shopper, extending the concept of search across digital and physical retail. Hershey experts
HERSHEY, Pa. — Later this year, The Hershey Co. plans to roll out the fourth flavor in its namesake brand’s history, Hershey’s Gold caramelized creme bars. Hershey said this week that Hershey’s Gold marks the nation’s first mass-market, golden creme confection. The bars made of a caramelized creme with salty peanut and pretzel bits to
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. is officially reopening its relocated Harrisburg Market Street store, now remodeled to the drug chain’s Wellness Store format. On Tuesday morning, Rite Aid plans a grand reopening ceremony for the 14,000-square-foot store, now situated at 304 Market Street inside Strawberry Square, a 1 million-square-foot, mixed-use center in the
HERSHEY, Pa. — Incoming Hershey Co. president and chief executive officer Michele Buck has named a new executive leadership team. Announcing the appointments this week, Hershey said the revamped management team balances continuity through leaders from within the company and top talent from outside the chocolate and confections giant. Todd Tillemans has been named U.S. president
HERSHEY, Pa. — The Hershey Co. has unveiled its lineup of new candy and treats for Valentine’s Day, including offerings from the Hershey’s, Kit Kat, Reese’s and Cadbury brands. Four new Valentine’s Day items were announced for Hershey’s Kisses. Kisses Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies feature messages of love right on the foils and come in
HERSHEY, Pa. — The new year will bring new leadership to chocolate, candy and snack giant The Hershey Co. Plans call for Michele Buck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, to take the reins as president chief executive officer on March 1, succeeding John Bilbrey. The company’s board, which announced the succession just before
