2025 Rising Stars: Paul Lukason, Staples The project manager continues to play a key role within the office superstore's breakroom and furniture categories 2025 Rising Stars: Alfred Izzo, StaplesThe project manager played a key role in the launch of the office superstore's Staples Brand Tech 2025 Rising Stars: Candyce Godfrey, Ahold Delhaize USA The consumer insights manager plays a vital role in the private brand strategies across five regional banners 2025 Rising Stars: Katie Gerrald, Walmart The private brands manager oversees categories that account for more than $1 billion in annual sales 2025 Rising Stars: Danielle Davidson, Staples The brand manager has played a vital role in expanding the office superstore's private brand portfolio 2025 Rising Stars: Anne Connolly, Simmons Pet Foods The senior account executive has played an instrumental role in expanding private label offerings at several key retail customers 2025 Rising Stars: Angela Bruno, Topco The grocery category manager is credited for her work on the Topco Leadership Exchange 2025 Rising Stars: Michelle Broussard, Academy Sports + Outdoors The senior product line manager is cited for her work developing the Magellan Outdoors Pro by Jacob Wheeler line 2025 Rising Stars: Rebecca Bernhard, Topco The brand manager is lauded for her oversight of a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion in wholesale sales, including the Food Club own brand Rising Stars 2025 This year's honorees show a commitment to delivering quality, value, and fresh ideas to the private label industry 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last