Dan Ochwat
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- 4/8/2020
CBD-infused, immune-boosting bev in test
Canadian company BevCanna will introduce the Lev drink to U.S. and Canada this year, it is available for retailer own brand use - 4/8/2020
Ballad of the last TP roll
Store Brands in the Wild spots a single roll of toilet paper as empty shelves continue to be an issue, Winn Dixie stacks Chek soda and places inspirational shelf sign - 4/8/2020
Costco sales fly in March, nearly 50% bump online
Just like Kroger and Ahold, Costco reported a big month in March, driven by huge e-commerce numbers - 4/7/2020
Store visits down, sales per visit up
Catalina Marketing data said for the week ending March 28, store visits are down 13%, showing a decline in “panic buying” - 4/7/2020
Albertsons, UFCW ask for grocery workers to be designated as first responders
The temporary, extended first responder name would give them prioritized access to protective gear and tests during COVID-19 - 4/7/2020
Instacart enhances ordering features
With increased activity during the pandemic, Instacart learned two new ways to improve its ordering experience - 4/7/2020
Ahold Delhaize U.S. sales up 34% in March
Like Kroger, the retailer saw a massive sales boost from consumers stockpiling during COVID-19 pandemic - 4/6/2020
Brookshire’s discounts store brand products for first responders
Critical responders in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic earn a 5% discount on all purchases of private label products at its various stores - 4/6/2020
Retailers advance safety measures
Temperature checks of store associates, eliminating promotions to decentivize traffic are some new steps being taken by retailers in this updated list of Store Brands’ retailer roundup - 4/6/2020
Nordstrom adds former store brands leader to its board
Mark Tritton, who once oversaw Nordstrom’s private label collection, joins Jim Donald on the retailer’s board of directors
