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June 2021
June 30
Store brand swag continues
AldiUK is readying a launch of branded footwear July 4, joining retailers like Lidl, Costco and Kum & Go to have recently launched themed, branded apparel.
June 28
Let’s virtually meet again… and again
On the heels of the Store Brands Industry Summit, Store Brands is kicking off a series of forums, starting with one on sustainability.
June 24
Favorite Day, Mondo Llama in stores
Store Brands in the Wild blog looks at sweet merchandising for Favorite Day, Mondlo Llama, and an Aldi Instagram post.
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July 2021
July 23
TXB hands out store brand jerky, water to frontline heroes
Coinciding with 24/7 Day, the convenience chain is giving a free bag of jerky, bottle of water to frontline workers working 24/7 to support Americans.
July 23
High Liner Foods names chief commercial officer
Anthony Rasetta joins the company after executive roles at Mondelez.
July 23
Bed Bath & Beyond’s flagship reopening highlights owned brand strategy
The retailer is embarking on a transformational owned brand strategy, launching 10 new brands into the next fiscal year, each playing a massive role in Bed Bath & Beyond’s $250 million three-year project to remodel 450 stores.
July 23
Instacart launches first phase of automation, robotics in its fulfillment process
E-commerce leader signed a multi-year agreement with automation technology company Fabric to pair robotics, automation with its human Instacart shoppers.
July 22
Foxtrot adding 50 stores in next 2 years
The elegant convenience store is rising fast, backed by its culinary-forward private label goods and food to go, spearheaded by former Whole Foods exec Mitch Madoff and Tae Strain.
July 22
Ulta Beauty, Target concepts go live next month
The curated Ulta sections in Target stores and online will include the Ulta Beauty Collection private brand.
July 22
June e-commerce grocery slightly down from May
The ongoing Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey reported that despite declines, online grocery sales for June reached nearly $7 billion.
July 22
Food technology company acquires assets from Good Superfoods
Disruptive Technologies will use the acquisition to produce better-for-you protein bars and snacks for private label that utilize its Clean Manufacturing Technology platform.
July 22
TricorBraun acquires cosmetics, personal care packager
TricorBraun’s addition of SGB Packaging Group out of New Jersey is its 11th acquisition in three years.
July 21
Kehe supports suppliers with proprietary intelligence tool
The digital platform includes a suite of tools to help its supplier community grow sales and improve efficiencies.
July 21
Survey finds consumers seek vegan options in foodservice
Sol Cuisine, private brand supplier of plant-based foods, commissioned a survey that found having a vegan or vegetarian option impacts a consumer’s decision to visit a foodservice location.
July 21
Do It Best looks to partner with private brand suppliers
The hardware retailer is seeking submissions for its Open Buying Day program for more than a dozen product categories and it includes meeting vendors who produce private label.
July 21
Sustainability Forum: Keynote Chat With Kroger
Denise Osterhues, president of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation and senior leader in sustainability will discuss the retailer’s initiatives and more.
July 20
And Now This from Macy’s, retailer intros store brand apparel
The collection of men’s and women’s clothes aim to be expressive but built for any occasion.
July 20
Feeding America launches online ordering platform
The Order Ahead platform offers a way for those facing food insecurity to order through a food bank in an easier, discreet way.
July 20
DG expands own brand beauty line with Believe Skin
The range of 11 store brand skin care products fall under its Believe Beauty brand that first rolled out in 2019.
July 20
C&S Wholesale Grocers buys Piggly Wiggly Midwest
The services company will operate 11 Piggly Wiggly locations and service 84 more, and 14 Butera Market locations in the Midwest.
July 19
Walmart debuts premium series of exclusive wines
The retailer reintroduced its Winemakers Selection label last year with a classic series of wines, following up this month with a premium reserve line.
July 19
Research firm launches shopper insights program
Including insights from a newly fielded 2021 shopper study and proprietary methodologies, Alter Agents debuted its Shopper Influence Research program for retailers with store brands and national brands to learn more on why shoppers bought their produ
July 19
Stop & Shop produces another season of its social cooking show
Appearing on Facebook and Instagram, the show “At the Table” highlights the grocer’s Nature’s Promise private brand within recipes and makes it shoppable in recipes posted online.
July 19
Albertsons adds delivery with Uber
The retailer tapped DoorDash last month and becomes Uber’s largest retailer for groceries.
July 19
ShopRite bolsters Bowl & Basket with robust fresh chicken line
More than two dozen fresh chicken options beef up the private brand food line as the retailer looks closer at fresh foods, prepared meals for its shoppers.
July 19
ProAmpac unveils innovation center
The flexible packager will use the facility to collaborate with customers, including those producing private brand packages, on design concepts and to test a package’s performance and sustainability measures.
July 16
Amazon adds certifications to Climate Pledge Friendly
The program, introduced last September, added four certifications, upping the total to more than 20, stamping more than 75,000 own brand and national brand products as sustainable and eco-friendly.
July 16
Nosco opens packaging innovation center
Packaging solutions provider in personal care and snacks market, including for private brands for clients that produce for Walgreens, CVS and Vitamin Shoppe, unveiled a new facility.
July 16
Awakened Foods gains investment
Equity firm puts “significant investment” in the recently formed Awakened Foods and its private label division Awakened Food Crafters.
July 16
Butter Buds develops butter block replacement ingredient
The new coconut oil-based ingredient assists store brand bakery manufacturers looking to produce a dairy-free alternative.
July 16
Shopper survey anticipates stark increase in back-to-school shopping
Apparel is estimated to be a top seller as children brace for a return to in-person school; Walmart and JCPenney have rolled out new private brand clothing for the back-to-school season.
July 15
Walmart adds exclusives with Justice, Bubble for BTS
Apparel expects to be a big category for the back-to-school season, as Walmart ramps up its own brands and exclusives, including special colorways on items with tween brand Justice.
July 15
JCP debuts its most inclusive kids store brand ever
The owned brand Thereabouts factors in kids with disabilities and more, marking its ninth private brand launch this year as it battles back from bankruptcy.
July 15
Lowe’s brings the calm in latest House of Curators Series
The home goods and hardware chain introduced its second House of Curators partnership, presenting own brand items picked by influencer Hannah Bronfman.
July 15
Catalina hires chief data, analytics officer
Sean Murphy joins the shopper intelligence firm from Vericast, the owner of Valassis, and notably swam in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
July 15
Speakers added: Store Brands Industry Forum on Sustainability
A preview of some speakers joining panels on food waste, sustainable packaging, ethical sourcing and the circular economy.
July 15
Natural Grocers establishes charity organization
The company’s Heroes in Apron Fund will become the umbrella organization for all of its charitable efforts including financial assistance for its employees in need and charity donations.
July 14
Sprouts features recipes, store brand product in MyFitnessPal
The retailer is the first to be a sponsor of the health-tracking app and online platform, adding more than 100 recipes, many of which feature its Sprouts Brand products.
July 14
Lakeside Foods updates branding to reflect long history, company growth
A new logo and look updates the store brand producer of canned and frozen vegetables that has been in business since 1887.
July 14
Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar promoted to SVP, retail divisions
Jabbar will oversee several retail divisions, moving up from her role as leading center store merchandising.
July 14
P&G engages the senses with exclusive body care launch at Target
Exclusively sold in Target stores and at Target.com, Procter & Gamble crafted a unique-looking line of lotions and body washes for the retailer under the Quiet & Roar name.
July 13
7-Eleven elevates mobile checkout to 3,000 U.S. stores
Shoppers can use the mobile app in stores to scan products such as 7-Select private brands that get added to a mobile basket and paid via a contactless scan at checkout.
July 13
Walmart touts Great Value tea as sustainably sourced
The Great Value brand of black and green tea bags are certified sustainable through the Rainforest Alliance, joining Great Value tuna and coffee as responsibly sourced products.
July 13
WISE addresses diversity with first junior board
Seven diverse members have joined the board, headed by Phyllis Johnson of Catalina.
July 13
Scan-and-deliver technology tests in Sam’s Club stores
The retailer has introduced Scan & Ship, a version of its Scan & Go feature within the retailer’s mobile app, that enables in-store shoppers to scan large items in-store and have them shipped home.
July 12
Trader Joe’s whips up consumer milkshake contest
The retailer is asking fans to create a milkshake using Trader Joe’s products and post on Instagram for a chance at a TJ gift card.
July 12
Lidl’s giving away a year’s worth of own brand ice cream
The retailer’s U.S. division launched a Twitter contest for its Lidl Gelatelli ice cream, seeking shoppers to post creative ways they enjoy the store brand frozen treat line.
July 12
Nordstrom broadens exclusive relationship with Asos
The retailer has acquired a minority interest in four brands from the U.K. company and will have exclusive multi-channel rights for Topshop and Topman in all of North America.
July 12
Confitex calls for third-party verification in leakproof underwear category
The New Zealand-based producer put out statements with UL that marketing claims in the category should be substantiated to protect consumers in the growing category.
July 12
Bed Bath & Beyond gets students Squared Away for college
The latest store brand launch — Squared Away — includes products to help organize a dorm room or home. The retailer tied the brand to a campaign reaching college students, including a 3-D virtual room organizer tool.
July 09
PetDine constructs innovation lab
Named after a founder’s mother, the store brand pet product producer built a 1,200-square-foot facility to research product and test technology.
July 09
Q&A: Confitex provides a unique fit for private label
CEO Christine Arden discusses the challenge of straddling both the medical and lifestyle categories.
July 09
Schnuck Markets promotes Ted Schnuck to EVP, supermarkets
The executive transitions from a role as the lead of the fresh division six months ago.
July 08
CVS Health surveys consumers on state of post-pandemic health
Survey finds more than three-quarters of respondents believe the pandemic has them paying more attention to their health.
July 08
Walmart highlights own brands, exclusives for back-to-school season
The retailer has launched items under its Pen + Gear store brand, apparel under Wonder Nation and more as it prepares for a back-to-school season with most students returning to in-person school.
July 08
Instacart appoints Facebook executive as CEO
Fidji Simo, a veteran of Facebook over the last decade, joined Instacart’s board of directors seven months ago and moves into the role of CEO.
July 08
Stop & Shop continues campaign to raise money for USO
The “Support Our Servicemen and Women” campaign has generated more than $5 million since its beginning seven years ago.
July 07
Dollar General takes steps to be health care destination
The chain has hired a chief medical officer to develop a plan for services and is increasing its assortment of health care products.
July 07
Natural Grocers releases greens grown from nearby hydroponic garden
A variety of lettuces are available at a store in Lakewood, Colo., grown on-site in its GardenBox hydroponic garden.
July 07
JD.com is expanding private brands in home goods, pet
China’s largest e-tailer is working with a supply chain partner to get the private brands developed and out to consumers quicker.
July 07
Post Holdings makes 2 executive moves
Howard Friedman has been promoted to EVP, COO and Nico Catoggio joins the company as president, CEO Post Consumer Brands.
July 07
U.S. baker rolls out popular German donut mix
Eurogerm USA has a bakery mix to make the popular German donut Quarkbällchen and the mix is available for store brand development or for in-store bakery departments.
July 06
Walmart adds AR to Waffles + Mochi program
Parents and kids can scan QR codes on signs in stores with their mobile phone to see virtual characters from the show in the aisles.
July 06
Summer snacks from Trader Joe’s
The retailer’s podcast talked up new product launches this summer such as strawberry and jalapeno crackers and a Brazil nut body butter.
July 06
Fresh Thyme seeks local product for St. Louis concept store
The retailer has set a goal to source 1,000 local products for a store in the Foundry area of St. Louis.
July 06
Aldi passes 2,100 stores
The chain opened three more stores in Virginia, Florida and Alabama as it eyes 2,500 stores by end of next year.
July 06
Kroger modernizes Ohio area DC
Leveraging technology from Knapp, the Delaware, Ohio-based distribution center will use automation to increase efficiency.
July 06
Target to release Target-themed Monopoly game
The limited-time, exclusive launch of the retailer-themed board game hits stores and online in August.
July 02
Dollar General enhances produce offering
The retailer is expanding produce to 10,000 stores, up from 1,300 currently across the country.
July 02
Q&A: Club Coffee drives category innovation
The coffee roaster discusses bringing sustainable packaging, premium flavors to private label.
July 02
Fuchs mashes up flavors in seasoning line
The Mouthwatering Mashups Collection twists and plays with sweet and savory flavorings for baked goods to proteins.
July 02
FishChoice promotes sustainable seafood suppliers in Mexico
The seafood nonprofit organization has partnered with the Mexican seafood trade group COMEPESCA to connect sustainable fisheries in Mexico with North American retail buyers.
July 01
Q&A: Aldi eyes reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Dan Gavin, VP of real estate, Aldi U.S., talks about the company’s transition to using natural refrigerants and other sustainability goals.
July 01
Market Street, United Supermarkets in Texas celebrate an exclusive hibiscus
Regional stores will have access to a locally bred Hardy Hibiscus flower over the July 4 weekend.
July 01
Vallarta Supermarkets teams with influencer on limited-time agua fresca
Ericka Sanchez developed a recipe for an exclusive agua fresca beverage with orange and cantaloupe flavors.
June 2021
June 30
Walmart, Ibotta further their digital relationship
The retailer added a new way for shoppers to redeem using the Ibotta platform and entered a multi-year partnership with the company.
June 30
Sprouts adds 10 exclusive, on-the-go items in July
The products include new entrees under its Sprouts One Pan Meal program and a Sprouts brand of chocolate dessert bites made with monkfruit.
June 30
Raley’s promotes 2 executives
The retailer has elevated Craig Benson to SVP, head of technology, and Levi Wingo to VP of operations.
June 30
IRI data: National, store brands increase prices, premiumization of products
The June report finds national brands lead in accelerating prices in edible and nonedible categories by nearly a full percentage point over store brands and more in nonedibles.
June 29
Q&A: Bascom Maple Farm discusses a low-sugar year
Arnold Coombs, a seventh generation maple farmer, recently wrote to retailers about a strain in maple production this year and speaks with Store Brands about the rare conditions.
June 29
ADUSA Supply Chain expands ‘exosuit’ rollout
The supply chain network for Ahold Delhaize USA will deploy 250 wearable roobotic suits that reduce the physical demands facing associates in distribution centers.
June 29
Pet food private brands drive diversification, differentiation
Manufacturer of pet food and treats, Alphia, looks at how much shoppers spread out among various shopping channels and how retailers differentiate through store brand products.
June 29
Walmart debuts first private brand analog insulin
The ReliOn NovoLog product could save customers hundreds of dollars on vials and FlexPens, per the retailer.
June 29
BGL report sees store brand spices on the rise
The seasonings and spices market is expected to reach $23 billion in sales by 2026.
June 29
3-part strategy getting into store brand pet food
A growing segment at retail, pet food products expect to grow by more than 5% each year for the next four years.
June 29
TreeHouse names ethics lead
The food and beverage leader appointed Kristy Waterman to the post of EVP, general counsel, corporate secretary.
June 25
CVS raises money for American Cancer Society, educates on sun safety
The drug store chain is enabling shoppers to donate at the registers across all of its locations, while the organization focuses on sun safety.
June 25
Aldi continues partnership to fund pediatric research
This is the third year Aldi will work with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, releasing lemon-themed exclusive products and driving donations.
June 25
Chicory names new president
The digital shopper platform hired Jason Young as its new president, formerly the CEO of Crisp Media and an executive with mobile platform Quotient.
June 25
Special Report: 2021 Game Changers
The June 2021 cover story recognizes people, private brands and company innovations that are taking store brands to the next level.
June 25
Stop & Shop seafood survey spots shopper favorites
Retailer told Store Brands a Taste of Inspiration Breaded and Battered Cod, Haddock and Flounder are en route for the fall.
June 25
Kerry serves up interactive online research on private brand beverages
The report looks at store brand coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and more and what two distinct groups of shoppers — adventure seekers and practical traditionalists — look for in a private label beverage.
June 24
Rise Baking acquires Brill
The cookies, breads and bakery items company expands its North American reach acquiring branded and private brand producer Brill, part of Baker & Baker Group.
June 24
UNFI to unveil solar-power facility this month
The 640-sacre facility with 800,000 solar panels will provide enough energy to power more than 14,000 nearby homes in North Carolina.
June 24
Store brand OTC sales are on the rise
Exclusive data from Catalina shows large year-over-year gains in some OTC categories, including a 559% increase in private label children’s cough/cold medicine.
June 24
Rite Aid seeks clean-ingredient own brand partners
The drug store chain is hosting a virtual summit to hear pitches from selected suppliers on whole health, clean products.
June 23
Academy Sports fires up athleisure trend with Freely
The regional chain added to its Freely store brand of apparel with new styles for summer.
June 23
Amazon Prime Day results are in
The retailer said the event was the biggest ever for its small business third-party sellers, while one in five Prime shoppers reportedly bought groceries during the event.
June 23
Bed Bath & Beyond targets young shoppers with Wild Sage
The fifth owned brand to launch this year speaks to younger shoppers in time for the back-to-college shopping season, supported by influencers, integrated marketing campaign.
June 23
Walmart ushers in Gap Home with livestream, lookbook
Ahead of the June 24 launch online, Walmart will host a Facebook shop-along where shoppers can gain early access to buy featured items in the exclusive home collection.
June 22
Late Trader Joe’s founder publishes a memoir
The autobiographical book by Joe Coulombe, the founder of Trader Joe’s, known as the Original Trader Joe, was released today with a multimedia component being pitched for the screen.
June 22
Petco ramps up private brand pet food offering
Retailer added a premium line to its newly developed WholeHearted store brand and developed an exclusive brand with Tyson Pet Products.
June 22
Target preps owned brands for a circular future
Retailer’s broad Target Forward sustainable strategy includes a plan to have 100% of its store brands be designed to eliminate waste, sourced sustainability, be recyclable and more.
June 22
Big Lots adds functional fashion own brand
The Weekend Soul brand joins an expanded assortment of apparel online and in stores this summer, the largest the retailer has had to date.
June 21
May online grocery sales dip year over year, stay strong vs. pre-pandemic
The rolling Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey found U.S. online grocery sales down 16% compared with pandemic levels a year ago but still way above levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
June 21
Peggy Davies extended as PLMA president
Davies has been appointed a three-year term as president of the organization, as it prepares for the Private Label Trade Show’s return to Chicago Nov. 14-16.
June 21
Kroger returns outdoor wellness festival
After a COVID-driven hiatus, Kroger is bringing back its Wellness Experience festival in Cincinnati. Attendees bring a Simple Truth or Private Selection nonperishable item to gain access to food samples.
June 21
Stop & Shop brings taste of the tropics to private label
The retailer has launched a limited-time assortment of food and beverage products under the Sol Tropical name.
June 21
Albertsons offers on-demand delivery through DoorDash
The retailer joined the delivery platform that launched a grocery service last year and the two are celebrating the partnership with a fun, digital video game promotion.
June 18
Albertsons meets sustainable sushi goal
The retailer said that 100% of its prepared sushi meets its Responsible Seafood Policy, joining seafood from its own brands Open Nature and waterfront Bistro in meeting the goal early.
June 18
Field Agent eases platform, making it self-service
The merchandising audit app and more enhanced the platform to put more tools directly into the hands of its retail clients using the platform.
June 18
Walmart releases exclusive UOMA by Sharon C. line
The inclusive beauty products change how the clean beauty trend is perceived, includes a wide range of skin care and self-care products online and in 3,000 stores.
June 18
Carrefour debuts stronger digital, retail media platform Carrefour Links
The retail media platform introduces a partnership with LiveRamp and others that will enable it to provide deep dives into how own brands and national brands are doing to meet shoppers.
June 17
Path to Purchase Institute debuts in-person event this November
The brand marketing and retail intelligence organization presents Path to Purchase Live Nov. 1-3 in Orlando — the first in-person event for retailers, marketers and retail leaders in two years.
June 17
Kroger launched 253 new store brand products in Q1
The private brands were part of its “leading with fresh” and summer cooking strategy that resulted in a strong first quarter and a raised 2021 guidance.
June 17
Chewy launches private brand in fresh category
The Tylee’s brand of foods bring the online pet retailer into fresh, prepared foods with patented sustainable packaging to keep foods fresh for delivery.
June 17
7-Eleven expands own brand wines with Plot + Point
Two white wines in a Tetra Pak packaging and screwcap top offer consumers a summer wine perfect for the beach or outdoor gatherings.
June 17
Rocky Mountain High invests in private label producer
The company will produce with AGS Labs a line of national brand equivalent products in the electrolyte and infant rub categories.
June 17
Walmart eyes scaling up drone delivery
After a test with drone services provider DroneUp, the retailer looks to extend the last-mile delivery option to more stores.
June 16
3 beverage companies merge, forming private brand wine, beer, spirits producer
Two Trees Beverage is the merger of Prost Beverage, RF Kettle and Two Trees Distilling.
June 16
Aldi lowers prices for summer cookouts
The discounter aims to make summer cookouts more affordable, pricing a slate of cookout staples to be 30% less than the national average spend on a cookout.
June 16
Albertsons has a new CMO
Jennifer Saenz joins the company from PepsiCo and will oversee the Own Brands division.
June 15
C-P Flexible Packaging intros compostable lid for single-serve coffee pods
The company said it is a BPI-certified lid that works with leading brands of single-serve coffee makers.
June 15
Whole Foods touts own brands in rainy day care packages
The retailer launched a clever campaign that gives away limited prize packs of store brand products if a weekend gets rained out this summer.
June 15
PetDine hires sustainability leader
The private label pet products producer has hired Amelia Den Boer to be its sustainability manager, helping it reduce its carbon footprint and source friendlier.
June 15
Walgreens delivers through Uber Eats
For the second time, Walgreens has partnered with Uber, this time on delivery of essential items and more, joining delivery deals the retailer has made with Instacart, DoorDash and Postmates.
June 15
Boxed merges with Seven Oaks Acquisition, goes public
The combined equity value is estimated at nearly $900 million.
June 14
Trader Joe’s video series highlights global cuisine
Retailer released six videos that spotlight foods and beverages from six countries only available at the retailer.
June 14
Streaming device battle is 'onn.' at Walmart
Retailer launched streamer devices under its onn. brand, which Walmart told Store Brands was first developed as an industry disruptor to simplify electronics.
June 14
Kraft Heinz gains global ground with acquisition
CPG company purchased private brand and branded sauce-maker Assan Foods in Turkey.
June 14
NielsenIQ identifies categories poised to sell beyond the pandemic
The analysts also shared with Store Brands yearly data on how store brand sales have matched up to national brands.
June 11
The Store Brands Industry Summit is online
A partial webcast of the event is available for registrants and non-registrants.
June 11
New legislation targets Amazon private brands
The bill seeks big technology companies such as Amazon to separate private brand practices or remove them.
June 11
Crown Bakeries acquires private brand baker Michel’s
Acquisition bolsters the company’s sweet baked goods business.
June 10
Baldwin Richardson Foods promotes Cara Huges
A sales and marketing leader at the ingredients manufacturer and private label producer, Hughes is being promoted to a larger role that reflects her community outreach.
June 10
7-Eleven hands out free Slurpees next month
The chain is extending a free Slurpee usually designated for July 11 to be claimed all month long and to be joined by other foodservice deals in-store and via delivery.
June 10
Private brands shine in UNFI Q3 report
The company cited private label and its record sales internationally as a pillar for long-term growth.
June 09
Kroger, Ocado continue e-commerce fulfillment partnership with Florida opening
A 375,000 sq. ft. facility opened in Groveland, Fla., leveraging robotics, machine learning and technology to power grocery fulfillment, with an emphasis on fresh and store brand products.
June 09
Private Label Trade Show expands foodservice focus
Private Label Manufacturers Association said the Nov. 14-16 Private Label Trade Show will include expanded participation by foodservice suppliers, triggered by the growth of grocers providing restaurant-quality meals to shoppers.
June 09
Lidl private brand wines recognized by Sommeliers Choice Awards
47 of the retailer’s wines earned a gold, silver or bronze award and are sold for $10 or less, as private brand wines continue to experience growth.
June 08
Carrefour, Tesco end purchasing agreement
A three-year deal that began in 2018, the purchasing agreement helped the two chains jointly source private brand products.
June 08
Target expands Opalhouse brand with influencer partnership
More than 300 products designed by Jungalow’s Justina Blakeney, featured under the Opalhouse store brand, will hit stores this month.
June 08
Naturally Splendid gets first private label order under new Canadian agreement
The plant-based meats producer recently signed a letter of intent with an Australian plant-based manufacturer for manufacturing rights in Canada.
June 08
Pinterest grows shopping features
A new Shopping List tool joins an announcement of Pinterest expanding its shopping features into Australia, Canada, France and Germany.
June 07
JCP styles Stylus for men
The women’s apparel owned brand has been extended into a men’s line of athleisure items, adding to the retailer’s barrage of private brands to hit stores in the last six months.
June 07
Bed Bath & Beyond highlights Our Table brand in virtual cooking series
Three videos beginning next week on the retailer’s IGTV channel feature celebrity chefs using a selection of Our Table cookware and products.
June 07
West Liberty Foods highlights social responsibility measures
The private brand poultry and meat company issued its second Corporate Social Responsibility Report in the last three years.
June 04
Meijer predicts a strong asparagus season
The Michigan-based grocer benefitted from a strong local harvest and saw sales double last week of the produce, expects to sell more than 2 million pounds this summer.
June 04
Nut snacks producer pledges to save bee colonies
Flagstone Foods, a leader in private brand nut snacks, said it will source 100% of its almonds from bee-friendly farms and has introduced an initiative to do its part to improve the bee population that is crucial to nut-snack production.
June 04
Sprouts opens first DC in Orlando
The facility supports the grocer’s rapid growth in the state and its exclusive produce from local farms like Sugar Baby watermelons.
June 03
Hofmann Sausage adds relish to its condiments business
The sausage and hot dog producer has developed three flavors of relish.
June 03
PLMA revamps online site
The Private Label Manufacturers Association introduced a new home website that includes new features like member press releases and a way to directly sign up and become a member.
June 03
Amazon Prime Day scheduled for June 21, 22
The shopping event returns to the summer after a fall event last year that generated around $10 billion in sales.
June 02
Post acquires TreeHouse cereal business
Post Holdings acquired the private label leader’s ready-to-eat cereal business for $85 million; the two companies attempted a deal two years ago but was halted by FTC.
June 02
Walmart selects 8th annual Open Call finalists
The retailer has invited more than 1,000 entrepreneurs to attend the June 30 virtual pitch day for a chance to get a product on shelves or a private brand partnership.
June 02
Sam’s Club revs up sampling with Member’s Mark food truck
The club store is bringing back sampling at its locations, including the Taste & Tips program and a food truck dedicated to Member’s Mark summer eats and treats.
June 02
Walmart launches exclusive McClaren Farms Beef products
The Angus beef products are the first to launch from an Angus beef supply chain the retailer initiated two years ago.
June 02
3 more owned brands debut at Bed Bath & Beyond
The July rollouts join three spring launches, totaling six new private brands in five months.
June 01
Symphony RetailAI creates chief product officer role
Company taps Cheryl Sullivan from DemandTec to fill the role. Sullivan has been a contributor to Store Brands on AI and private label.
June 01
Target celebrates Pride Month
More than 150 exclusive apparel and home goods products support Pride all year long; the retailer also donated to key nonprofits such as GLSEN.
June 01
Ulta Beauty bounces back
The retailer reported a same-store sales increase of 65.9% for the first quarter, reversing declines from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.