Packaging

Retailer’s back-to-school season is marked with an exclusive, Colors of the World box of crayons and a pledge toward sustainability in paper products

The latest podcast from the retailer said a beer inspired by its cookie butter will launch in September, along with additional dessert flavors and the return of its Howling Gourd pumpkin beer

Hemp producers foray into topicals features its CBD isolate, which it also sells to retailers and wholesalers for use in private label products

Packaging of its Open Nature and waterfront Bistro private brands will now carry a logo that signifies that the products have been sourced responsibly

A pair of Lidl-branded sneakers became a hit overseas, selling for more than 10 times the price on ebay and third-party sites, Store Brands editor Dan Ochwat ponders if retailers could be sitting on a trend

The retailer’s latest store brand includes bedding, sheets, blankets as well as some bath items like towels, shower curtains

This summer, proceeds from branded ketchup sales go to the organization, continuing a multiyear partnership to assist families of fallen or disabled military with scholarships

Michael Draper has been named senior vice president of the independent agency, bringing years of experience behind Albertsons’ own brands, 7-Eleven’s private brands, Kroger and more