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March cover story looks at state of the private label industry and finds private brands are wielding power as “lifestyle brands”

Appreciation pay, increased hiring, social distancing in stores, every retailer is doing its part during the coronavirus pandemic; here’s a bulleted list of who’s doing what so far

Todd Maute of CBX, a regular Store Brands contributor, shares how private brands are no longer a “nice to have,” but have become a strategic necessity beyond grocery

Value chains Sav A Lot and Dollar Tree Inc. become latest retailers looking to bolster store and distribution center staff; Dollar Tree aims for 25,000+ additions

Giant Food uncorks Artie inside retail locations with vibrant, clever merchandising

Ulta is temporarily closing stores, social distancing, no sampling, no in-store beauty care services, the retailer experience takes a hit during the coronavirus pandemic

To continue to serve the public, retailers look for more people to help clean and stock

As of last month, 75% of private brands under Amazon are in clothing