Weight Watchers Takes on Blue Apron With Meal Kits

  • Move batters shares of Blue Apron, sending it to record low
  • Company also is adding kitchen tools as part of expansion plan

Weight Watchers CEO Says Oprah Has 'Been Great Partner'

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The meal-kit industry is getting a little more crowded.

Weight Watchers International Inc., the weight-loss company backed by billionaire Oprah Winfrey, is launchingBloomberg Terminal a line of “quick prep” kits that will be sold in grocery stores. The move is part of an expansion by Chief Executive Officer Mindy Grossman, who is trying to parlay a rebound in membership into a business that stretches into new areas.