The June report finds national brands lead in accelerating prices in edible and nonedible categories by nearly a full percentage point over store brands and more in nonedibles.
Arnold Coombs, a seventh generation maple farmer, recently wrote to retailers about a strain in maple production this year and speaks with Store Brands about the rare conditions.
Manufacturer of pet food and treats, Alphia, looks at how much shoppers spread out among various shopping channels and how retailers differentiate through store brand products.
Exclusive data from Catalina shows large year-over-year gains in some OTC categories, including a 559% increase in private label children’s cough/cold medicine.
