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Matt Caldwell of Equator Design looks at key trends impacting the industry now and going forward such as Back to School shopping, wellness, controversial imaging and more

Same-store sales were up more than 24%, categories that were previously down like apparel and electronics saw double-digit growth and own brands are up 30%

The agency has a list of banned hand sanitizers and is helping manufacturers and retailers recall potentially harmful product

Retailer launched new own brand costumes but is also promoting its own brands for the back-to-school season and introduced Threshold Signature

A study out of the University of North Carolina business school said the discounter forced nearby retailers to cut prices by as much as 15%

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

Former Amazon executive Brittain Ladd shares commentary on why Amazon should acquire JC Penney, adding its mall locations and private brand expertise