Strategies & Solutions

Loblaw Companies posts strong Q3 results, unveil new private label items for holidays
Loblaw Companies Limited, a Canadian supermarket parent company, shared strong financial results for the most recent quarter while announcing new holiday additions to its President's Choice private brand.
Lush takes bold step against social media
In an effort to raise awareness for the negative effects of social media, Lush is deactivating its accounts on four major platforms.

Own brand sales lead to strong Q3 for BJ's

BJ's Wholesale Club reported increased sales across the board in Q3 of 2021 due to strong own brand sales and record membership renewal rates.
SEG seeks local suppliers

Grocer has a submission process open through Dec. 6, asking suppliers within its five-state region to submit for a chance to present virtually in 2022, including whether the companies produce for private label.
Natural Grocers private label sales help set record sales for fiscal 2021

Natural Grocers reported its Q4 2021 results, showing increases across the board in part due to an expansion of the company's private label assortment.
Study shows inflation impacts grocery more than other categories

A new study from data group Numerator has tracked inflation over five categories, with the grocery sector being hit the hardest compared to last year.
Post private label up in Q4

Post Holdings' private label ready-to-eat cereal business and its 8th Avenue private brand subsidiary saw solid sales increases for the quarter.
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.