Halls & Company Welcomes Third Generation to Leadership Team

Halls & Company, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-based manufacturer of ID Line, announced the return of Patrick Napurski as its director of operations and product development. Napurski first was introduced to the company more than 10 years ago as a regional sales manager. He since has earned his MBA in strategic development in strategic development and brand…

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The Wrap: American Apparel Confirms 3,500 Potential Layoffs

Here’s what’s happening this week in the apparel world … We’ve heard rumors that American Apparel employees could expect layoffs, but Consumerist reported that American Apparel confirmed the news. The apparel company verified that it sent notices to almost 3,500 employees about the potential layoffs. However, for now, American Apparel is saying the warnings are “purely a…

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Amazon Opened a Grocery Store Without a Checkout Line

Amazon always has been known for its ability to disrupt the commerce space. In its latest move, it’s merging e-commerce and conventional grocery shopping by opening a grocery store without any checkout lines. According to USA Today, the downtown Seattle store allows customers to tap their cellphones on a turnstile at the entrance, connecting them…

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Nestle Says It Can Reduce Sugar in Chocolate Without Changing Taste

It looks like chocolate lovers could soon be able to indulge in their guilty pleasure without feeling so guilty, now that Nestle announced that it has found a away to reduce sugar in its candy bars by 40 percent without compromising the taste. According to NPR, Nestle claimed that its scientists have altered the structure…

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