Independent grocers stay upbeat despite slower growth figures in 2017Independents remain positive they can adapt, and their margins were slightly ahead of where they were earlier, the report said More consumers purchased private brands in first quarter, according to IRIMarket researcher reports that sales of consumer packaged goods (CPG) got off to a slow start in the first quarter of 2018, but will improve in coming months NAFTA withdrawal would mean higher consumer prices, study finds A.T. Kearney study also states that 128,000 retail-related jobs would be lost, with the grocery sector hit the hardest Hispanic grocery spend on the rise Group’s growing purchasing power could pose opportunity for private brands Nellson Nutraceutical opens new nutrition bar plant The 300,000-square-foot facility expands company’s private brand and co-manufacturing capacity Publix sales, earnings increase in 2017 Florida-based retailer also reports increased earnings for fourth quarter Private brands sales soar among mass retailers, club stores and dollar stores, according to Nielsen PLMA says sales for dollars and units are the highest on record Trader Joe’s differentiating in health and beauty as well as food Blogger for Elite Daily notes retailer’s own-brand Rose Facial Oil has become a ‘cult favorite’ Lidl selling roses for $9.99 a dozen Deep-discount retailer says its Valentine’s Day offer is more than 40 percent cheaper than the average price per dozen roses at competing retailers Kroger reaches $1 billion in organic produce sales Retailer’s top-selling organic produce includes bananas, apples, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and bagged salads First Previous 40 41 42 43 44 Next Last