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Oct 2021
Oct 22
Store Brands Introduces Discovery Day
The Dec. 14 virtual event will include a pitch theater and timely learnings from FMI, The Hartman Group.
Oct 08
A Call for Top Products, Retail Solutions
Store Brands wants to build out a printed guide to best-selling products and services in its November issue.
Oct 07
Fall private brand finds
Store Brands in the Wild identifies merchandising and ads for two retailers that highlight limited-time fall innovations.
Oct 06
Spotlighting Creative Campaigns
Dan Ochwat, executive editor, Store Brands talks the growing impact on marketing private brands and how the publication wants to highlight the most innovative efforts.
Sep 2021
Sep 02
Sprouts ‘hatches’ summer store brand inspiration
Store Brands in the Wild takes a close look at the merchandising around the release of Hatch Chiles, summer-themed private brand snacks, and a wonderful display showcasing a local farmer.
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Oct 2021
Oct 22
McKinsey shares exclusive private label take on consumer trends during pandemic
Touting demographic research, omnichannel opportunities, firm released findings from its “Consumer Sentiment Report,” and feelings toward private brands in the months ahead are very optimistic.
Oct 21
Lowe’s offers a way for shoppers to decorate more, buy more
Hardware chain has doubled its gift zone, expanded its Holiday Living own brand decorations, as part of its “Make More” holiday campaign.
Oct 21
Tractor Supply Company is on a roll
Rural retailer reported its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit comparable-store sales growth.
Oct 20
Private label dairy-rooted supplier rebrands
Company becomes Rubix Foods to honor its evolution into multiple areas.
Oct 19
Albertsons Own Brands on pace for year-end goal
Retailer reported a strong second quarter, highlighted by its aggressive omnichannel strategy and store brand penetration.
Oct 19
Congress threatens Amazon with potential criminal investigation
Members of U.S. House Judiciary Committee delivered a letter to the desk of Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, questioning its private label tactics and testimony in last year’s hearing.
Oct 15
Trader Joe’s talks pasta, olive oil
Popular discount chain shared what’s trending in the category in a recent podcast, paired that with a limited-time red wine release.
Oct 15
Centric Software hits milestone
PLM solutions company for private label and branded manufacturers reaches high customer mark.
Oct 14
A call for less salt in packaged, prepared foods
FDA released official guidance and a target date for food manufacturers, branded and own brand, to reduce sodium levels in their products.
Oct 14
Amazon under fire from news source for copycat strategy
Latest Reuters report joins earlier Wall Street Journal, U.S. House Judiciary Committee dives into the retailer’s private label practices.
Oct 12
AR company develops classic arcade game for beer cans
Available to gamify a private brand beer, the tech company out of Australia has enabled a way for consumers to scan and play using augmented reality, while also adding buying and branding features.
Oct 12
Recent Amazon hire takes over at Freshly
The driver of Amazon’s private label fresh Amazon Kitchen brand joined the company as its chief commercialization officer in January.
Oct 12
Pinterest promotes its ability to ring up purchases
The platform, already working with Albertsons on efforts that can increase its own brand presence, introduced new shopping features and ad campaign.
Oct 11
Sam’s steps up wine delivery for the holidays
An easier way to get Member’s Mark wines at home is part of a broad holiday shopping, dining event underway.
Oct 08
Instacart adds fresh food delivery for grocers
The leading packaged grocery deliverer has acquired a platform to integrate foodservice delivery, building bigger online baskets for supermarkets.
Oct 07
Supply chain, healthy eating, reconciliation bill highlight Washington Conference
The Private Label Manufacturers Association held its two-day Washington Conference virtually this week.
Oct 06
Top Women in Store Brands 2021: Winners Announced
Nine deserving women from various facets of the industry to be recognized virtually Nov. 4 and in the upcoming October print edition of Store Brands.
Oct 06
NuZee produces compostable tea bag format for coffee with acclaimed roaster
The private label partner in the coffee space said it’s the first to introduce a packaging style like this — available to retailers for store brand development — amid other eco-friendly initiatives.
Oct 05
Consumers to vote this month on their favorite Albertsons Own Brand items
First-ever social poll with Buzzfeed follows the retailer’s store brand favorites contest as chosen by associates.
Oct 05
Stop & Shop taps “Pasta” for own brand pasta
The retailer has a limited-time only store brand pasta with leading Boston Bruins hockey player, who goes by “Pasta.”
Oct 04
AI-powered grocery service adds funding, key hires
With a slate of store brands, Hungryroot, a growing e-grocer adds to the c-suite, following a multi-million dollar funding round this summer.
Oct 04
Bed Bath & Beyond private brands outperform penetration goals
Despite a drop in sales results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021, the home goods chain is optimistic about its store brand strategy and performance.
Oct 01
Lowe’s taps “This is Us” actor for California-style curations
The retailer released its latest celebrity curator of own brand and exclusive items for its House of Curators program.
Oct 01
Advance Look: FMI research identifies where private brands excel, fall short in online grocery
Ahead of its release next week, Store Brands shares insights from FMI’s latest Power of Private Brands report, measuring store brand success and outlining opportunities going forward.
Sep 2021
Sep 30
Q&A: IRI on Inflation and the Premium Private Brand Advantage
Krishnakumar Davey of IRI sits down with Store Brands to discuss inflation challenges and the private brand opportunity within.
Sep 30
Target motivates early holiday shopping
The chain is inspiring early purchases of its exclusive owned brand and branded products via a “Deal Days” event and new price-matching program just for the holidays.
Sep 29
Exclusive Feature: Foxtrot and Private Brand Disruptors
September cover story goes inside Foxtrot’s private brands as it looks to shake up the convenience channel and highlights other fellow disruptors.
Sep 29
JCP exclusives get Juicy
Retailer launches exclusive Juicy Couture collection for fall and throughout the year with women’s, kid’s and accessories items.
Sep 28
Aldi U.K. earmarks £1.3B for stores, new tech
CEO Giles Hurley addressed a plan to grow the chain’s market share throughout the United Kingdom over the next two years, including a pilot of a checkout-free store.
Sep 27
Beverages Report: Research Points to Functional Beverages
Proprietary data from store brand beverage producers, NielsenIQ show sugar-filled drinks on the decline, healthy ones on the rise.
Sep 23
Keynote speakers address sustainability at Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages
Two leaders in compost and biodegradable products highlight advancements in coffee and tea, and address other areas where retailers can step up and lead through store brands.
Sep 22
Talking alcoholic, nonalcoholic beverage trends
Panelists from Casey’s, Walgreens, Rouses Markets and The Giant Company headline sessions at the Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages.
Sep 22
Alphia taps former Chewy executive
Private brand pet food manufacturer added the top talent to bolster its supply chain and procurement operations.
Sep 22
Private brand apparel could drive Amazon’s department store
The retailer’s store brand clothing and own brand tech products could lead the Amazon department store, as would technology innovations in-store, per an article in the Wall Street Journal.
Sep 21
Q&A: Fair Trade USA addresses opportunities in beverage
Ahead of the organization speaking at the Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages on Sept. 29, Abby Ayers talks with Store Brands about its roots in coffee, new steps in dairy and more.
Sep 21
PLMA moves Private Label Trade Show to 2022
The association updated its website with new dates, pushing the Nov. 14-16 event into the new year.
Sep 20
Coffee, tea see sales on the rise
Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages features speakers on the growing coffee and tea categories from Boxed, Club Coffee and TXB.
Sep 20
Aldi highlights own brands for Fair Trade Month
The retailer has a huge range of 100% certified fair trade products across cocoa, coffee and seafood.
Sep 17
Inside look at dairy innovation
A panel dedicated to the dairy category at the upcoming Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages includes speakers from Albertsons, Dairy Management Inc. and Fair Trade USA.
Sep 16
GPMI expands to meet demand for disinfectant wipes
Private brand producer has expanded in Arizona, enabling it to grow its output of wet wipes in a variety of pack sizes.
Sep 16
Trader Joe’s pumps out pumpkin products for fall
Retailer is introducing nearly 75 pumpkin-inspired products this fall season.
Sep 15
Giant Eagle seeks suppliers, private label expansion for online marketplace
The retailer is partnering with RangeMe on a call for suppliers, including private label manufacturers.
Sep 15
ADM enhances its Asia-Pacific footprint
Global ingredient company that just expanded into pet food private label, further expands in China with flavor facility.
Sep 09
ADM goes all in on private brand pet products
Leader in nutritional foods for humans has acquired a majority stake in four private brand leaders as it eyes the $110 billion pet food space.
Sep 09
Mintel sees promise in private brand beverages
Research firm says store brand premium alcohol and more in private brand beverages has yet to be tapped.
Sep 08
Personalized food tech platform ups private brand engagement
Innit partners with Google Cloud, collaborating on ways grocers can reach shoppers with its own brands, Innit CEO Kevin Brown told Store Brands.
Sep 08
Casey’s revamped own brands grow share of grocery in Q1
Retailer’s release of more than 140 private brands show immediate impact in company’s grocery and general merchandise sales; company also introduced handmade breakfast items.
Sep 03
Speakers added: The importance of convenience in beverages
Representatives from Casey’s, TXB and Walgreens join an early list of panelists to speak at the virtual Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages on Sept. 29.
Sep 01
Another convenience operator calls on private brand suppliers
GPM Investments, a subsidiary of Arko, is hosting its first Open Buying Day, and suppliers have until Sept. 5 to apply to pitch.