Walmart The Top Grocery Destination For U.S. ShoppersA recent YouGov survey also highlighted where consumers shop based on value and product quality Store Brands Grab More Shelf Space At The ClubsCostco, Sam’s, and BJ’s Wholesale each take different approaches as they boost private label assortments Fresh Food, Private Label Help Drive Costco Q2 Results The retailer continues dropping prices on select Kirkland Signature items while adding new products to its private label assortment Store Brands Rank High In Consumer Reports Product Comparison A blind taste test of national brands and private label products found small differences in taste and quality but some noteworthy differences in price. Costco Starts 2025 With A Robust January The warehouse club reports strong comparable store sales gains across all divisions. Costco December Sales Show Robust Growth The warehouse club reported comparable store sales gains across all geographic divisions. H-E-B Ranked As Top Grocer In dunnhumby Survey Grocers including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Lidl, with a focus on private label, also placed high in the annual ranking. Costco Focused On Growing Kirkland Signature Brand The retailer's own brand currently accounts for nearly one-third of total sales at the warehouse club. Costco Reports Strong Sales Gains In Q1 The club retailer's growth in the first quarter was driven in part by strong comparable store sales. New Private Brands Helping Spur Growth A new report from Numerator shows gains in consumer trust in private brands as retailers continue adding new products 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last