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Acosta finds shoppers have mixed views on when life will return to ‘normal’

Acosta finds shoppers have mixed views on when life will return to ‘normal’

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —  Acosta has released its fifth round of research providing insight into the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as some states and counties begin to reopen. The report, which found just over half of shoppers expect life to return to normal in less than six months, also

Acosta strengthens team with new leaders in U.S. and Canada

Acosta strengthens team with new leaders in U.S. and Canada

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta on Monday announced two leadership appointments: Mike Anderson as senior vice president, Natural Specialty Sales in the U.S., effective May 18, and David Johnston, executive Vice president, general manager, Acosta Canada, effective May 11. Anderson brings with him more than three decades of CPG, natural and specialty industry experience, including 16 years at

New report from Acosta says pets are big business

New report from Acosta says pets are big business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than three quarters of Americans own a pet and they continue to spend more on them each year. Pets Are Big Business, a new report from Acosta, a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry, explores the booming pet care industry and highlights consumer shopping habits for caring

Acosta announces new board of directors following successful recapitalization

Acosta announces new board of directors following successful recapitalization

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Acosta announced last week its new board of directors following the company’s successful recapitalization earlier this year, positioning it with the strongest balance sheet in the industry. New appointees include Walgreens senior vice president Joe Hartsig.  Here is the complete list:   • Joe Hartsig: Hartsig currently is a senior vice president

Acosta reveals top 20 CPG industry predictions for 2020

Acosta reveals top 20 CPG industry predictions for 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta has compiled their top 20 CPG predictions for 2020, including higher demand for pet products, integration of the in-store and online shopping experience and non-traditional channel growth. “We expect to see continued growth in many of the categories that took off in 2019 such as self-care, CBD and plant-based food,” said

Acosta names Darian Pickett CEO

Acosta names Darian Pickett CEO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced  Monday the appointment of Darian Pickett as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Pickett, a 28-year veteran with Acosta and most recently the company’s chief client officer, succeeds Alejandro Rodriguez Bas, who will leave Acosta to pursue other

Acosta reveals top 10 CPG industry predictions for 2019

Acosta reveals top 10 CPG industry predictions for 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The consumer packaged goods industry is rapidly evolving, and a New Year will usher in even more changes. Experts from Acosta — a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry — compiled their top CPG predictions for 2019, including what is next for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores, popular

Acosta’s report breaks down trends and latest tech innovations

Acosta’s report breaks down trends and latest tech innovations

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Getting into a shopper’s cart is quite possibly the most important step for every product, but it’s becoming more difficult when the options are nearly endless for shoppers when it comes to what, where and how to buy. Shelf Management: The Value of Space Done Right, a new report from Acosta — a

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