Strategy

The company's recently released sustainability report shows forward movement on several key issues including support of farmers and forest preservation.

The grocer received the honor for the third consecutive year from Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal.

The reductions include multiple product categories along with the retailer's assortment of private brands.

The Private Brand Champion honoree is lauded for his guidance that has empowered retailers to strengthen their hot drinks category.

Brad Weston takes the top spot at the home specialty retailer after several years at Petco.

The Lifetime Achievement honoree is lauded for sharing his knowledge and passion to help others in the world of private label succeed.

Several factors including growth in e-commerce sales and transactions were cited as factors in the retailer's strong results.

The new product is priced $10 less than the comparable national brand and will be available chain-wide by the end of May.