Strategies & Solutions

Walmart launches new tool to help customers "shop with purpose"
Walmart's Built for Better online resource gives customers an easy way of shopping for products, including store brands, that are made without specific materials.
Southeastern Grocers donates to those impacted by Hurricane Ida
Southeastern Grocers, a grocery chain parent company that operates locations in five states, donated aid, including store brand product, to those most affected by Hurricane Ida earlier this month.

Q&A: Fair Trade USA addresses opportunities in beverage

Ahead of the organization speaking at the Store Brands Industry Forum on Beverages on Sept. 29, Abby Ayers talks with Store Brands about its roots in coffee, new steps in dairy and more.
Tractor Supply and Porter-Cable team up for exclusive partnership

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company will now be the exclusive retailer of one of Porter-Cable's most popular cordless products.
PLMA moves Private Label Trade Show to 2022

The association updated its website with new dates, pushing the Nov. 14-16 event into the new year.
Wegmans, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods private brands perform well with vaccinated shoppers

A new study by Numerator showed which private label brands in the grocery and health and beauty departments were most purchased among shoppers vaccinated against COVID-19.
Catalina platform grows CPG, private label media touchpoints

Aimed at helping retailers monetize programs with branded partners, the shopper intelligence and media company's Catalina Compass platform also helps retailers with private brand programs.
Meijer expands inclusive marketing campaign around apparel

Michigan-based grocery chain Meijer elevated its Confidence Beyond Measure ad campaign to include men's and kid's apparel, including from own brands.
Aldi highlights own brands for Fair Trade Month

The retailer has a huge range of 100% certified fair trade products across cocoa, coffee and seafood.
Kroger and Instacart team up for speedy delivery

Grocery chain Kroger and delivery service Instacart have teamed up for a new 30-minute delivery service to quickly serve Kroger customers.