Strategies & Solutions

CVS promotes own brands and exclusives as holiday gifts, stocking stuffers
CVS is gearing up for the holidays by offering affordable items from its own brand and exclusive collections in addition to discounts on select items.
Fuchs names new director of operations
Wholesale seasoning, spice and food solution supplier Fuchs North America has announced it has hired a new director of operations to oversee the company's production.

Save Mart Companies to test AI for produce in pilot program

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.
Aldi UK launches holiday apparel collection

Aldi UK is launching a holiday Aldimania collection for the first time, building off the private label chain's previous release of branded Aldi apparel.
WISE changes up the board

Three new industry leaders step into board positions as three others step away.
Walmart becomes first retailer of Dr. Squatch

Walmart is now the first and only retailer to carry the up-and-coming men's personal care brand Dr. Squatch.
CVS to downsize its retail locations over the next three years

After re-evaluating the pharmacy chain's retail business, CVS will close nearly a tenth of its locations over the next three years beginning in the upcoming spring.
GrownGen sees private label sales boost revenue in Q3

Hydroponic chain GrowGeneration shared its numbers from Q3 of 2021, showing that own brand sales helped lead the company to another successful quarter.
Target Q3 sales gains roll on

Owned brands such as the new Kindfull pet brand added to a streak of Q3 sales gains that go back to 2019, as all five core merchandising categories saw huge sales gains in the latest Q3 2021 report.
Flowers Foods sees branded sales up, store brand sales down

Bakery producer said store brand sales declined due to a consumer shift toward branded retail products.