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Acosta and Pensa Systems join forces
We are excited to announce our partnership with Pensa Systems. View the news release for... (continued)
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Acosta Group to Acquire CROSSMARK and Product Connections
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Acosta Group announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CROSSMARK, including its headquarter Sales Agency a... (continued)
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Introducing Acosta Group
We connect people with the brands they love. This is our purpose.
It’s a simple statement, but one that’s powerful and meaningful. And it was one of the first things we defined as we began the process of reimagini... (continued)
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Key Trends in U.S. Hispanic Consumer Purchasing Behaviors Reflected in New Study from Acosta and TelevisaUnivision
Jacksonville, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2023) – As part of its ongoing work to understand how U.S. Hispanic grocery shopper behaviors differ from those of non-Hispanic shoppers, Acosta
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Acosta’s Six Predictions for 2023
Jacksonville, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2023) – 2023 brings some lingering economic challenges -- inflation, labor shortages and supply chain issues -- that directly impact shopper behavior. But with these challenges comes a breadth of ... (continued)
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CORE Foodservice Acquires TTS Marketing, Creating Canada’s Leading Foodservice Agency
Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 5, 2023) – CORE Foodservice announced today that it has acquired Quebec- based TTS Market... (continued)
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Acosta Bolsters Retail Sales Operations, Digital, Commercial Leadership and Capabilities
Jacksonville, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2022) – Today Acosta announced leadership and organizational changes that will bolster the company’s Sales Agency In-Store operations, Digital Commerce capabilities, and Commercial strategy and su... (continued)
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New Acosta Study Reflects Omnichannel Path to Consumer Electronics Purchases Amidst Inflation Concerns
Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2022) – As retailers approach the busiest days of the holiday shopping season, Acosta shared the results of its recent Shopper Insights Consumer Electronics Survey. While 74% of shoppers reflected... (continued)
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How Consumer Electronics Brands Reach Omnichannel Nirvana
Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2022) — The evolution of the shopper journey and overall shopper expectations have accelerated at an incredible pace over the last couple of years. After a years-long pandemic forced the adoption ... (continued)
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Acosta Canada Builds for the Future, Announces Senior Leadership Promotions
Mississauga, ON (Nov. 10, 2022) – Bill Ivany, President of Acosta Canada, has announced three internal leadership promotions, expanding and redefining key executive positio... (continued)
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Value, Health and Convenience are Key Drivers for Frozen Food Sales According to New Acosta Shopper Insights Study
Jacksonville, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2022) – Today Acosta released its new Frozen Food Trends & Insights study in conjunction with this week’s National Frozen ... (continued)
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U.S. Consumers Continue to Embrace a Mix of Online and In-Store Grocery Shopping Habits, New Acosta Report Shows
Jacksonville, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2022) — Today Acosta previewed results of its Online Grocery Landscape Report, a new shopper insights study on the attitudes and preferences surrounding online grocery shopping habits. Cond... (continued)
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New Acosta Report Explores the Rising Impact of Inflation on Consumer Dining Habits
Jacksonville, Fla. (May 19, 2022) - Today Acosta released its sixth edition of The Why? Behind the Dine, a research report providing foodservice-specific insight bolstered by the expertise of its CORE Foodservice divis... (continued)
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Acosta Announces Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth of CORE Foodservice
Jacksonville, Fla. (May 2, 2022) — Today Acosta announced leadership changes for its CORE Foodservice division, elevating John Goodman from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman and Travis King from Chief Operating Of... (continued)
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New Acosta Report Finds Inflation is a Top Concern for U.S. Shoppers
Jacksonville, Fla. (April 27, 2022) — Today Acosta released its latest research report, Inflation in 2022: Shopper Impacts and Actions. Kathy Risch, SVP of Shopper Insights and Thought Leadership, highlights some of th... (continued)
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New Acosta Report Finds 40% of Shoppers Buy Plant-Based Products
Jacksonville, Fla. (April 20, 2022) — Today Acosta released its latest research report, Plant-Based Eating: Trend or Fad? The report explores consumers’ increased interest in purchasing plant-based meat and dairy alter... (continued)
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Acosta Acquires OeP to Further Amplify Suite of Progressive Technology Solutions
Jacksonville, Fla. (February 1, 2022) — Today Acosta announced it acquired OeP, a best-in-class agency focused on providing white glove services to clients across multiple... (continued)
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Acosta Offers a New Perspective on CPG Industry Trends to Watch in 2022
Jacksonville, Fla. (January 13, 2022) — It has been nearly two years since the onset of COVID-19 and experts from Acosta — a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industr... (continued)
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Acosta Closes Previously Announced Premium Retail Services Acquisition
Jacksonville, Fla. (December 2, 2021) — Today Acosta stated that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Premium Retail Services (Premium), a leading provider of tech-enabled retail merchandising, in-store sales... (continued)
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Acosta Signs Agreement to Acquire Premium Retail Services and Broaden Omnichannel Reach
Jacksonville, Fla. (November 16, 2021) — Today Acosta announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Premium Retail Services (Premium), a leading provider of tech-enabled retail merchandising, in-store sal... (continued)
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Acosta Canada Appoints Industry Leader Bill Ivany as President
Jacksonville, Fla. (October 25, 2021) — Acosta announced the appointment of Bill Ivany as President, Acosta Canada effective immediately. He will report directly to Darian Pickett, CEO of North American Sales for Acosta.
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Acosta Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Impact Group and Become Industry’s Preeminent Sales and Marketing Agency for Natural, Specialty, Ethnic and Emerging Brands
Jacksonville, Fla. (June 24, 2021) — Today Acosta announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Impact Group, a dynamic sales and marketing agency with a national presence and local market expertise in natural, specia... (continued)
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Acosta and The CORE Group Unite Their Foodservice Businesses to Form CORE Foodservice
Jacksonville, Fla. (June 2, 2021) — Acosta and The CORE Group, one of the most progressive foodservice sales agencies in North America, announce the creation of a reimagined, best-in-class North American agency focused on pro... (continued)