Associated Wholesale Grocers Names Division Operations EVPRetail veteran Derek Jones joins AWG with more than 30 years of experience having worked at major companies including SpartanNash and Office Depot 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame: Jill Sando, TargetUnder Jill Sando's merchandising leadership, Target's owned brand portfolio has reached $30 billion in sales, fueled by creative and inventive products across several categories. 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame: Andy Russick, Pacific Coast Producers As VP of Sales & Marketing at Pacific Coast Producers, Andy Russick has launched a number of innovative fruit and vegetable initiatives in his career. Hy-Vee Plans Next Local Brands Summit for August Hy-Vee is scouting Midwestern brands who create products in the grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care categories. Private Label Continues to Drive Sales at Casey's The Midwest convenience chain saw private label sales increase nearly double-digits and inside same-store sales rise 6.5% in Q4 2023. Paper Report: Green Movement For private label paper product manufacturers, sustainability remains the goal despite production challenges and some hesitancy from consumers. T&T Supermarkets to Open First U.S. Location The Canadian-based Asian supermarket will open its first store outside of its home country in Washington state in 2024. Maintaining Momentum Innovation drove private brand growth during the first half of the year. Let's keep it going! NRF: Import Levels Continue to Soften The National Retail Federation expects shipping levels at the nation's major ports to stay below 2022 figures for the remainder of the year. New FMI Report Reveals Private Brands Growth Opportunity The latest 'Power of Private Brands' report highlights the desire for many to expand their assortments of store brand products. First Previous 177 178 179 180 181 Next Last
