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Dec 2021
Dec 22
Wally's world, Fresh Thyme's wink at Target?
A road trip inspired a stop at a destination fuel station called Wally's and highlighted a Fresh Thyme billboard that could be throwing shade at a Target store brand.
Dec 17
Being a source of stability
A letter from Store Brands — here and delivering daily — and seeking New Year’s Resolutions from readers on how to be greater.
Dec 02
The Big Lots furniture experience
Retailer dedicates beautiful merchandising and a lot of space to its thriving furniture exclusives.
Dec 01
Cheers, from Store Brands!
Dan Ochwat, executive editor of Store Brands, shares his Aldi advent calendar experience, and wishes the private label industry a wonderful holidays before things get too crazy.
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Jan 2022
Jan 14
Walmart helps shoppers ‘Shop by Diet’ through new digital platform
Powered by Sifter, the program finds private brand and branded products that fit a shoppers dietary restrictions or lifestyle.
Jan 14
Salute to Excellence winners announced
PLMA had its highest number of submissions since the awards began in 1986.
Jan 13
FitForCommerce acquired by global commerce company
The company, which played a key role in the FMI Power of Private Brands study, will be part of a digital consultancy arm.
Jan 13
Hy-Vee launches online site dedicated to dietitian-approved products
The chain’s recent Good Graces own brand is featured along with other private label items, available nationwide.
Jan 13
FMI cancels upcoming in-person events
The association’s Midwinter Executive Conference and partnership with North American Meat Institute are on pause.
Jan 13
JCP debuts private label line that gives back to the community
Hope & Wonder launches for Black History Month but will expand throughout the year around holidays and key cultural events, in some cases donating 100% of net profits to an appropriate nonprofit group.
Jan 11
PLMA Global connects buyers, exhibitors virtually in March
Association shares more details on how companies can connect at the upcoming trade show event.
Jan 11
Foxtrot has big plans for private label in 2022
More funding means more stores and more than 200 new private label items set to launch.
Jan 10
Shoppers select their favorite Albertsons store brand products
From Signature Select cookies and pasta to Open Nature frozen pizza, shoppers picked their favorites in the inaugural awards.
Jan 10
Bed Bath & Beyond has eyes on a baby private brand
The retailer reported a decline for the third quarter but positive growth in the baby sector and its private brand strategy overall expects to give way to a baby private brand this year.
Jan 07
Compostable packager expands into the U.S.
Company that works with private brand and white label products made a $17 million investment in a facility and began adding jobs through a job fair this week.
Jan 07
The beverage of 2021 is nothing; 2022 will bring bold flavors
Beverage formulator shares its annual “drink of the year,” while highlighting flavor trends to consider for private brand juices, waters, alcoholic drinks and more.
Jan 06
From garage to 130,000-square-foot facility
FGP, frozen novelty producer, including a range of cones, sandwiches and more for retail private label, makes major expansion in Mobile, Ala.
Jan 05
Leading retailers to speak at nonfood forum
Panelists include private brand leaders in grocery, pet, drug and mass merchant retailers.
Dec 2021
Dec 30
Top store brand campaigns of 2021
Examples of our Creative Campaigns honorees of 2021 include grocers and specialty retailers with integrated campaigns, video, social, in-store displays and more.
Dec 22
CVS talks store brand trends
Brenda Lord looks back at what consumers looked for in store brands, discusses sustainability.
Dec 21
Webinar preview: Learn more about composting
On Jan. 12, Store Brands is hosting a webinar with leaders to help retailers better understand composting, meet their goals through composting, improve how they communicate composting to consumers.
Dec 21
Q&A: Nielsen talks economic shifts around private brands
Susan Dunn, chief revenue officer, NielsenIQ sees private brands fall behind nationals in current climate.
Dec 20
Smart & Final promotes grocery vet to CEO
The new leader began in the industry in 1977 as a clerk.
Dec 20
BJ’s survey finds chocolate to be the safest gift idea
The club chain touted its own brand chocolate alongside survey results of what U.S. consumers deem a universally accepted gift.
Dec 17
Boxed goes public
Non-membership, online wholesaler with the Prince & Spring private brand made the move following recent merger.
Dec 17
Macy’s taps exclusive run of hypoallergenic home goods collab
Products feature clean design from rising entrepreneur Robin Wilson.
Dec 14
Q&A: FitForCommerce on how well retailers are touting private brands online
Kathy Kimple talks with Store Brands ahead of her keynote that will include mystery shopped data and insights on store brands and e-commerce.
Dec 14
Sheetz promotes Sheetz to CEO
Nephew of the founder will become president and CEO in January 2022.
Dec 14
Retailer of the Year 2021: Target
An in-depth look at the chain with 10 billion-dollar store brands, driving record sales growth, and playing a big role in an ambitious sustainability plan.
Dec 14
Albertsons teams up to enhance meal planning online
Retailer partnered with two platforms that provide shoppers ways to better auto-replenish items and receive personalized recipes for meal planning.
Dec 10
Food prices are the highest in 13 years
Bureau of Labor Statistics released latest Consumer Price Index, and all pricing is at a record 12-month high.
Dec 10
Kroger, Ocado open up in North Carolina
Tech-powered customer fulfillment center speeds up delivery of fresh foods, owned brands to the region.
Dec 08
Register for the Store Brands Industry Forum on Nonfood Innovation
Registration is now open for the first virtual forum series of 2022, featuring panels on booming pandemic categories such as pet products, home goods, cleaners and wellness goods.
Dec 07
Home Chef partners with USAA for deal of a lifetime
Meal service offers inspiring deal for active and retired military members and families.
Dec 06
EIQ BrandLab expands into full-service creative agency
The marketing arm of EIQ earned top honor as “Digital Team of the Year” from Folio.
Dec 03
Exclusive: Store brand cough and cold sales skyrocket in 2021
Data shared by Catalina show private brand sales in cough and cold are way up compared with dollar sales in 2020 and 2019.
Dec 03
Kroger Our Brands, Home Chef step up for consumers facing inflation
During Q3 financial report, retailer called out Home Chef as the next store brand to hit $1 billion, said its private brands ease 1 in 4 consumers concerned about money.
Dec 03
Own brand furniture, apparel key to Big Lots future
The Broyhill and Real Living lines doubled sales in Q3; apparel generated more than $200 million on a two-year comparison.
Dec 02
Q&A: H-E-B discusses influencers for the holidays
Retailer expertly leverages influencers to promote own brands; Giovanna Dimperio, senior director of digital at H-E-B talks with Store Brands.
Dec 02
Calia exclusive brand undergoes a big change
The Dick’s Sporting Goods women’s apparel line is losing the celebrity partner that helped launch it.
Dec 02
McLane hires former Walgreens supply chain leader to oversee McLane Grocery
Chris Smith will join the company, leading a $33 billion business unit.
Dec 01
Trader Joe’s rings in the holidays with 200-plus products
Retailer touted some of the new items, including chocolate ornaments that magically become hot cocoa.
Dec 01
Walmart Canada makes a move to up personalization online
Acquisition of Toronto-based platform can get private brands in front of the right shoppers such as items for those with food allergies.