Dan Ochwat
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- 7/5/2020
Albertsons own brands get sustainable seafood stamp of approval
Packaging of its Open Nature and waterfront Bistro private brands will now carry a logo that signifies that the products have been sourced responsibly - 7/5/2020
Seneca Foods reports big Q4
Leader in private brand canned vegetables saw net sales increase by 17% in the quarter, as consumers stocked up for the pandemic - 7/5/2020
Amazon private label apparel gets forest friendly
The e-tailer has joined the CanopyStyle initiative to protect endangered, ancient forests that are mined for apparel fabrics - 7/5/2020
June e-commerce grocery sales top $7B
Consultancy Brick Meets Click finds another record-breaking month in e-commerce grocery - 7/1/2020
Store brand swag?
A pair of Lidl-branded sneakers became a hit overseas, selling for more than 10 times the price on ebay and third-party sites, Store Brands editor Dan Ochwat ponders if retailers could be sitting on a trend - 7/1/2020
Survey shows shoppers sticking with private label during pandemic
Magid shopper survey saw an increase in shoppers saying they will continue buying store brands after trying it for the first time, study also found snacks and ice cream lead impulse online buys - 6/30/2020
Riviana continues to donate, sends rice to 3 food banks
Since May, the private brand and branded rice producer has donated $725,000 worth of product to various food banks, first responders - 6/30/2020
Target intros own brand bedding, bath products
The retailer’s latest store brand includes bedding, sheets, blankets as well as some bath items like towels, shower curtains - 6/30/2020
Kroger cleared for at-home COVID-19 test
FDA grants Kroger Health “Emergency Use Authorization” for the retailer’s COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit that will be for associates first and then opened to other organizations - 6/29/2020
Red Gold joins Folds of Honor to help families of military
This summer, proceeds from branded ketchup sales go to the organization, continuing a multiyear partnership to assist families of fallen or disabled military with scholarships
