Marketing

The most valuable brands in Canada ranked

A private brand made the list as a standalone brand, joining retail in general as a fast-mover in the annual ranking from Kantar, WPP
Kroger touts Restock Kroger progress

Retailer's CEO highlighted Kroger's omnichannel strengths and its reinvestment in such customer experience elements as own brands in message to investors
Kroger issues diversity plan

Steps include working with diverse suppliers, improving the recruitment of diverse talent and more
Tractor Supply Company reports strong Q3

The retailer with 1,904 stores saw same-store sales leap 26.8%
Store brand Pepcid AC equivalent relaunches

Dr. Reddy’s is bringing its store brand equivalent of Pepcid AC back to the U.S. market
Kohl’s to debut FLX athleisure line amid active, casual push

The Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based retailer is set to unveil FLX — a specialty athleisure line – in March 2021 with a focus on stylish men and women’s separates
Thrive earns B-Corp certification

Becomes the first national grocer and largest non-GMO food retailer to receive the designation
Retailer of the Year 2020: Albertsons

The chain’s Own Brands team hopes to reach 30% market penetration in the next few years — if the last year is any indication, they should get there

Bed Bath & Beyond to launch 10 store brands