Product Development and Management

Fair Trade USA lists companies' achievements on National Coffee Day
Nonprofit fair trade certifier Fair Trade USA announced what major retailers have accomplished in regards to fair trade coffee products within private label collections.
Walmart expands Free Assembly line for children
The retailer's elevated own brand apparel line that launched last year is adding kids styles.

Private label snack producer Stephano Group receives new funding

Canadian private label snack producer Stephano Group has received a capital investment from the Canadian Business Growth Fund to expand operations.
Consumers urged to look for "blue fish" label during National Seafood Month

This month the Marine Stewardship Council is urging shoppers to look for its blue fish label, including store brand partners, on seafood products, designating sustainably sourced products.
FreshDirect gets into beer, pizza and sports

FreshDirect is becoming an exclusive online retailer of Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy's signature One Bite pizza, and adding five seasonal craft beers to its selection in time for fall.
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Ardent Mills to acquire new company, expand private label

Colorado-based Ardent Mills continues its hot streak of acquisitions by agreeing to buy Firebird Artisan Mills later this year.
Sephora, Kohl's partnership shows early signs of success

A new study by Placer.AI showed an increase in customers at Kohl's locations with Sephora shop-in-shops inside as the makeup retailer replaces the beauty department in 200 Kohl's locations by the fall.
Being ‘flexible’ with online packaging

Sarah Stieby of Fresh-Lock discusses in this guest column how the rise of e-commerce is impacting packaging.
GNC strikes exclusive deal with CrossFit champ, fitness celebs

Health and wellness chain becomes sole carrier of Podium Nutrition, an e-commerce health workout supplement brand founded by well-known fitness professionals.