Strategies & Solutions

Tops Market expands education program for October
Northeastern grocery chain Tops Markets has expanded its Tops in Education Program for the month of October, offering more rewards on private label products.
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.

Lowe’s taps “This is Us” actor for California-style curations

The retailer released its latest celebrity curator of own brand and exclusive items for its House of Curators program.
Advance Look: FMI research identifies where private brands excel, fall short in online grocery

Ahead of its release next week, Store Brands shares insights from FMI’s latest Power of Private Brands report, measuring store brand success and outlining opportunities going forward.
Walmart expands Free Assembly line for children

The retailer's elevated own brand apparel line that launched last year is adding kids styles.
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.
Chewy taps new head of marketing

Online pet retailer Chewy appointed a new chief marketing officer to oversee its private brands.
Target motivates early holiday shopping

The chain is inspiring early purchases of its exclusive owned brand and branded products via a “Deal Days” event and new price-matching program just for the holidays.
Walmart's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List is back

Walmart has announced its annual list of toys approved by children ahead of the holiday season, featuring 16 Walmart exclusive toys on this year's list.
Q&A: IRI on Inflation and the Premium Private Brand Advantage

Krishnakumar Davey of IRI sits down with Store Brands to discuss inflation challenges and the private brand opportunity within.