SpartanNash introducing Our Family brand to Michigan storesProducts include pantry staples such as milk and peanut butter and nonfood items such as batteries and aluminum foil Kroger expanding Simple TruthRetailer also launching largest-ever sales promotion for its private brands New deli line features single-serve puddings, parfaits Raymundo’s Food Group also is debuting a dairy smoothie line Albertsons once again forays into convenience store channel Boise, Idaho-based supermarket chain re-launches Albertsons Express How to get noticed in competitive coffee and tea category Retailers need to use a ‘thoughtful’ merchandising strategy, involving positioning, promotion and packaging, among other things Liquid tea is tops at center store Nielsen lists top packaged grocery categories for 2017 Aldi receives more than 200 product awards for its private brands in 2017 Retailer notes recognition from BrandSpark, Gluten-Free Buyers Guide, the Beverage Tasting Institute and others Convenience stores a Christmas godsend This channel rises to the occasion on Dec. 25, providing food, beverages, staple ingredients and needed merchandise when supermarkets are closed Sweet spot: Demand for natural sweeteners rises Private brands could be poised to capitalize on this trend Whole Foods reveals top store brands sold on Amazon For holidays, Whole Foods sells highest amount of turkeys and sweet potatoes ever First Previous 168 169 170 171 172 Next Last