Dan Ochwat
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- 3/7/2021
Sprouts adds to its store count, introduces small-format stores
The retailer is rolling out 20 more stores, including the debut of small-format stores in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Georgia. - 3/7/2021
Smile Beverage Werks unveils compostable coffee pods for private brands
In three flavors and carton counts, Smile Beverage Werks has launched sustainable coffee pods for retail store brands that are carbon neutral, compostable and replace single-serve plastic options. - 3/4/2021
Private equity firm set to acquire Michaels
The arts-and-crafts retailer has entered into an agreement to be acquired for $5 billion. - 3/4/2021
Whole Foods has 5 beauty trends for 2021
The retailer spotted trends to support clean beauty products, as consumers look to simplify beauty treatments and routines for the year ahead. - 3/3/2021
Freshly adds Amazon private brand exec
The prepared foods service, acquired by Nestlé last year, has hired Anna Fabrega to be its chief commercialization officer; she helped lead the Amazon Kitchen own brand. - 3/3/2021
Kroger private brands surpass $26B
The grocer said it was a record year for its Our Brands, including the Simple Truth brand exceeding $3 billion in sales for the year. - 3/2/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond begins private label transformation
Opening with the new brand Nestwell this month, six new private brands will launch over the next six months and 10 over the next two years. - 3/2/2021
Dollar Tree grows combo stores format
Half Dollar Tree, half Family Dollar, the combination store concept is growing under Dollar Tree as it looks to open 600 stores in 2021. - 3/2/2021
7-Eleven sparkles with exclusive Serafina
Imported from Italy and created exclusively for 7-Eleven, the chain has introduced Serafina, a mineral water brand that joins its recent Icelandic water Skýra. - 3/2/2021
Instacart ups valuation with latest financing round
The online delivery service raised $265 million, increasing its valuation to $39 billion.
