Private Label International

Lidl achieves record market share in UK

Germany-based deep-discount chain still trails UK’s big four in average basket spend
What to expect if you’re going to World of Private Label

Attendees can visit 14 exhibit halls divided over two main complexes that will display just about any product they can think of

Teaming up to help the consumer

Metro's private brands team’s leaders challenge each other and work together in their quest to grow retailer's own brands with quality products that consumers will embrace and enjoy
Private brands continue gains in Europe

Store brands climb to all-time highs in seven countries
Opportunity knocks for private brands

Private brands from one country will continue to become accessible to consumers in another country because of e-commerce, which could generate sales and market share of retailers’ private brands around the world
Tesco planning a new discount grocery chain, according to The Sunday Times

Article notes that some of Tesco’s own-brand suppliers have been asked to sign nondisclosure agreements regarding the venture
Waitrose adds to seasonal sandwich line

British chain offering innovative offerings for holidays
Analyst believes Costco heading to China

Warehouse club also joined Chinese e-commerce site recently
Private brands gain in Europe

Market share reaches all-time high in nine countries
Lidl Germany obtains animal welfare seal for private label milk

Available in Bavaria, the milk will be the first regional dairy product with this seal
Daymon sold in $413 million deal

Bain Capital, Yonghui Superstores acquire private brand development expert
SIAL Paris to take place 16-20 October

The event is billed as a "playground for the distribution sector."
NSF International and Euro Consultants Group join forces

Merger strengthens both organizations’ food safety services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Albert Heijn reducing sugar in own-brand products

The retailer also is introducing the Fresh Pointer information system for soda.
Ahold, Delhaize finalize merger

Ahold Delhaize debuts a new logo and website.
Tesco commits to Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa for private brand products

All own-label chocolate products will be from certified sources by the end of 2018.
Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group to acquire Nutricafés

Nutricafés is one of the main players in the Portuguese coffee market.
MDD Expo changes name to the M.A.D.E.

The private brand exhibition will take place in March 2017 in Paris.
Private brands under increasing pressure across Europe

Value share dropped slightly in 2015, according to a new IRI report.
Store brand market share increased in 13 of 20 countries in 2015

The popularity of private label continues to rise in Europe, according to PLMA's 2016 International Private Label Yearbook.
Walmart announces international senior management changes

Walmart division in the UK, China and Canada will be affected.
Sainsbury’s doubles the size of its private brand allergen-free product range

Deliciously FreeFrom will offer customers 140 products by September.
Asda said to be phasing out Chosen By You brand

PLMA's May e-scanner details the latest international private brand news.
Kesko completes acquisition of Suomen Lähikauppa

Kesko will begin converting Siwa and Valintatalo stores to K-markets in May.
Cibus 2016 launches new areas of interest

Italian food show to feature emerging sectors: halal/kosher products and seafood.
PLMA’s 2016 'World of Private Label' show to be held 24-25 May in Amsterdam

The show promises more exhibitors, more products than ever before.

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