Corporate Governance

Own brands drive record Q1 for Albertsons

Sales of O Organics and Open Nature grew faster than the company’s overall business and the retailer has eyes on expanding its own brands penetration in the years ahead
Plant-based food producer Ittella has big Q1

Company behind plant-based private label products and the Tattoed Chef brand sees first quarter sales grow by nearly 100% compared to last year
Loblaw invests in e-commerce, sees 280% jump in digital sales

Canadian retailer reported a second quarter with strong digital sales but coronavirus pandemic-related operational costs forced a decline in profit
Schnucks names marketing, merchandising leaders

Bill Bradley has been named the chief marketing and communications officer of a newly merged marketing and insights team
Tractor Supply hits record sales

The Q2 report saw same-store sales up more than 30%, year over year, while net sales are up 35%
PETA recognizes Aldi for vegan line

The animal welfare organization gave the grocer a certificate naming it their Top Grocer
Racial protests, COVID-19 are impacting brand-switching

For store brands, 63% of American shoppers said they are permanently switching to private brands, according to a new study from Ketchum
Empire growth strategy earmarks private brand expansion

The parent of Sobeys, Farm Boy, FreshCo and other food businesses outlined a three-year plan to generate $500 million in earnings, leaning on more private brand products, more Farm Boy stores

Retailers, food brands muscle up around plant-based proteins