Non-foods & General Merchandise

If customers’ pets won’t eat your proprietary brand, that’s a problem. Here’s how to produce a pet food that is both nutritious and delicious

Deep-discount retailer says its Valentine’s Day offer is more than 40 percent cheaper than the average price per dozen roses at competing retailers

Millennials in particular appreciate value and are less loyal to name brand clothing, reports Bloomberg.com

Bloom Haus flowers grown on farms that meet certain social and environmental standards

The fastest-growing categories in private brands are clearly innovating with distinctive products, meeting consumers’ needs and capitalizing on current trends

Grocer to launch apparel private brand as part of its Restock Kroger Plan

Private brands still dominate value-driven categories but have more growth potential in underdeveloped segments such as pet products and personal care, say retail analysts

Store brand line will include 120 new items

Private brands still dominate value-driven categories but have more growth potential in underdeveloped segments such as pet products and personal care

WBA to enter into 10-year agreement with Fareva Group, a French contract manufacturer of beauty, pharmaceutical and household products

Recently announced exclusive deal pits German retailer against mass merchants as well as grocery chains

To expand private brands’ share of facial beauty-care sales, retailers need to home in on clean labels, emerging skincare segments and cosmetics with skincare benefits