Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Emeryville, Calif., announced the opening of seven new stores in the Detroit metro area.

Nearly one-quarter of U.S. consumers say that they have already begun their holiday shopping, according to Nielsen’s 2013 Holiday Spending Forecast.

More than 22,000 people were in attendance at the 2013 NACS Show, which took place Oct. 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Total attendance reached 22,263, with 7,874 visitors classified as “buyers,” including retailers, wholesalers and distributors.

Opreme Energy Corp. launched a same-named energy drink in Genuine and Sugar-Free varieties.

For cold and flu season, allergy season and everything in between, drug stores provide consumers with the advice and relief they need for their ailments.

Altar Co. LLC launched a line of all-natural, non-alcohol herbal martinis made with vegetable juices, fruit juices, single-estate teas, spices and botanicals.

 DD Williamson and ColorMaker Inc. invite attendees at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo, June 25-28 in Las Vegas, to visit The Color House at booth 1551.  

ArKay Beverages Inc. launched an alcohol-free whisky-flavored beverage called ArKay.