Meijer received a honeycrisp apple berry flavor from Campbellโs V8 Energy this summer, a rare collaboration for the Midwestern mass merchant, which mostly focuses on regional partnerships.
The Coca-Cola Co. activated its licensing deal with Walt Disney Co. last summer for a massive "Refresh Your Galaxy" marketing campaign, releasing limited-edition cans and bottles depicting "Star Wars" characters.
WK Kellogg Co. activated its National Football League sponsorship by running a campaign at Meijer benefiting Detroit middle schools โ a tactic that fits in well with the Midwestern retailerโs focus on building close community connections.
Circle K is promoting exclusive flavors from several beverage brands, seeking to appeal to novelty-seeking shoppers as a way to boost trips and build baskets.