Private Label Brands

Julie Companey of Vericast says retailers have an opportunity to boost private brands with marketing tactics and get out in front for the holidays.

Loblaw Companies Limited, a Canadian supermarket parent company, shared strong financial results for the most recent quarter while announcing new holiday additions to its President's Choice private brand.

Post Holdings' private label ready-to-eat cereal business and its 8th Avenue private brand subsidiary saw solid sales increases for the quarter.

BJ's Wholesale Club reported increased sales across the board in Q3 of 2021 due to strong own brand sales and record membership renewal rates.

Natural Grocers reported its Q4 2021 results, showing increases across the board in part due to an expansion of the company's private label assortment.

Grocer has a submission process open through Dec. 6, asking suppliers within its five-state region to submit for a chance to present virtually in 2022, including whether the companies produce for private label.

Select Save Mart, Lucky California and Foodmaxx stores in California will test an AI service from Afresh Technologies aimed at keeping produce fresh and in-stock.

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