Sam's Club

Private brands were the talk of retail, as evidenced by many of our top 10 stories of the year

Retailers looking for a way to up private brands should take a look at Sam’s Club business dynamic

From products to people to promotions, there’s plenty to celebrate

For a look at what retailers can expect over the next decade, take a peek at what’s going on in Asia, says Neil Stern at Private Label Trade Show

This year’s event will feature about 2,800 exhibit booths — representing virtually all known consumer products categories in grocery as well as nonfoods

Sam's Club Now is a cashier-less and mobile-first shopping experience powered by the new Sam’s Club Now app

Publix and Wegmans tied for first place; Publix for ease of finding items, clean stores and fast checkouts. Wegmans was tops in its specialty department service and second in item availability

Retailers are being urged on several fronts to take their store brands to another level, and authentic products provide a retailer the chance to differentiate — and disrupt