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Will Bunge’s Acquisitions Help Revive Its Segment Margins?
Bunge North America, the North American operating segment of Bunge Limited (BG), announced that it had acquired Whole Harvest Foods.
Why Walmart and Target Saw Same-Store Sales Growth in 3Q16
Same-store sales growth came in at 1.5% in 3Q16 for Walmart US compared to 0.4% in 3Q15. Target’s (TGT) same-store sales grew 1.9% in 3Q16, driven by both higher traffic and transaction size.
TFM: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
In this part of the series, we’ll conduct a SWOT (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat) analysis for The Fresh Market (TFM).
What Rising Consumer Goods and Material Orders Signal
Manufacturers’ new orders for consumer goods and materials New orders for consumer goods and materials give investors an insight into the demand for goods and form an important constituent of the Conference Board LEI (Leading Economic Index). Changes to demand in the consumer goods sector impact the performance of FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) companies, which include large retailers such […]
Hershey’s Earnings Surpassed Estimates in Fiscal 2Q16
Hershey (HSY) reported its fiscal 2Q16 earnings on July 28, 2016. Adjusted EPS came in around $0.85 for 2Q16, a growth of 9% compared to $0.78 in 2Q15.
Why Hershey’s Earnings Could Have Been Pressured in 2Q16
Analysts expect Hershey’s adjusted EPS to be $0.78, which is in line with 2Q15 EPS.
What Are the Benefits of Danone’s WhiteWave Acquisition?
Danone will be acquiring WhiteWave Foods for $56.25 per share in an all-cash transaction. This makes WWAV’s total enterprise value ~$12.5 billion.
Why Did The Coca-Cola Company Fall on June 17?
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has a market cap of $192.8 billion. It fell by 1.2% to close at $44.79 per share on June 17, 2016.
What to Expect from Whole Foods Market in Fiscal 2016
Whole Foods Market (WFM) is likely to see a slowdown in its top line during fiscal 2016. The organic and natural foods retailer could register sales growth of 3%–5%, according to the company’s guidance.
What’s the Key to The Fresh Market’s Profitability?
Compared with other food retail chains, The Fresh Market’s performance in terms of profitability has been best-in-class.
An Analysis of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Stock Returns
Walgreen Boots Alliance’s (WBA) common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol “WBA.”
Comparing the Pharmacy Giants: Walgreens versus CVS Health
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and CVS Health (CVS) largely dominate the US drug store market.
A Look at Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Retail Pharmacy USA Division
The Retail Pharmacy USA division is Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA) largest revenue generator.
How Warehouse Clubs Have Transformed the Retail Sector
A National Bureau of Economic Research study has found that the evolution and growth of warehouse clubs have been the most significant influences on the retail sector over the last 15-20 years.
A Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Sprouts Farmers Market
Although Sprouts purchases from a large number of suppliers, the company is still dependent on these suppliers for a large part of their purchases.
PepsiCo’s Strategy for Its UK Business
PepsiCo’s strategy for its UK business involves continued investment in its core brands across snacks and beverages, including Walkers, Tropicana, Naked, Quaker, and Pepsi.
Coca-Cola Bottler Merger: Analyzing the Deal’s Economics
The new company, Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (or CCEP), would be based in the United Kindgom with CCE, CCIP, and The Coca-Cola Company (KO) holding 48%, 34%, and 18% of shares, respectively.
Craft Beer and Its Rising Popularity
Americans are moving toward craft beer due to better taste, innovation, and brewing techniques. Its market share increased to 11% in 2014 from 7.8% in 2013.