Kraft Heinz Strikes Deal With Disney to Supply Resorts and Tap Characters at WSJ. “Think condiment stations at Disneyland with ketchup dispensers shaped like Star Wars lightsabers, Amaya said in an interview. Other possibilities: Cinderella Mac & Cheese, or Jet-Puffed marshmallows marketed with images of Olaf, Frozen’s snowman.” WSJ subs.

 

Hasbro Q2 Revenue +16% “…driven by growth in Wizards and Digital Gaming (+27%) and Consumer Products (+5%), partially offset by a decline in Entertainment (-20%).” Press release

 

Kroger beats Walmart, Aldi in price war at Fox Business. “A new study from Restaurant Furniture Plus compared the cost of 15 store-brand essentials at Kroger, Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons, including milk, bread, eggs, chicken breast, spaghetti, canned beans and baking items, Southern Living reported. Kroger ranked No. 1 with a total basket cost of $30.” Read more

 

Target announces – Rosie Assoulin x Target – a new limited-time designer collaboration Press release

 

Sam’s Club takes Manhattan for wellness event with creators at Glossy. “Sam’s Club hosted its first-ever “Sam’s Wellness Club,” an exclusive event bringing together creators, media and merchants at a loft event space overlooking Midtown Manhattan.” Read more

 

See full list of items included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall USA Today

 

Walmart US new COO = Kyle Kinnard “Kieran Shanahan to exit Walmart…Juan Galarraga has been promoted to executive vice president and regional general manager of Latin America…(Chris) Nicholas said he would announce a global platform acceleration group in the coming weeks.” Read more

 

Ross Stores announced the grand opening of 47 new stores nationwide during June and July Press release

 

Trump imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods over alleged trade discrimination at CNBC

 

Amazon and others match winning bid for raccoon art at GeekWire. “The viral Jimothy sensation took off last week when the raccoon was spotted in Ballard and a video attracted millions of views on Instagram.” Read more