Strategies & Solutions

Dollar General combines DG Market, Popshelf in 2 new stores
The retailer expects to have 25 combination stores, with own brands in the dedicated store-within-store concept departments, by the end of fiscal year 2021.
Flipkart Group joins Canopy commitments
Two online retailers under Flipkart Group commit to sourcing store brand products and shifting to better packaging initiatives in an effort to protect endangered forests around the world.

Walmart grows UOMA by Sharon C. partnership over livestream

A Facebook livestream event gives shoppers a chance to buy four new products being added to the line that was just introduced last month.
Aldi fans choose top store brand Aldi items

New winners in the annual Aldi Fan Favorites survey include private brand brioche bagels, a family pack of chicken breasts and comforting candles.
Home Depot ESG report touts sustainability success, new goals

The retailer continued its goal to remove polystyrene foam and PVC film from private brand products, reduced carbon emissions by 22% last year.
Nordstrom updates progress on reducing plastics in owned brand products

The retailer also updated that its more than a third of a way to reaching its goal to have Nordstrom Made store brand products manufactured in factories that empower women.
Ingredient supplier touts solutions for RTD high-protein beverages

The company’s solutions use plant-based sources and aim to enhance a beverage’s texture and appearance.
Drylock achieves carbon-neutral certification

The supplier of disposable hygiene products for private label and branded items said it’s the first manufacturer in the United States to become a carbon-neutral supplier.
Target teams store brand Pillowfort with Christian Robinson

A limited, exclusive collection between the children’s author and illustrator includes more than 70 pieces in home goods, apparel and toys.
Trader Joe’s names milkshake winners

The creative social contest had fans mixing up wild milkshakes using only Trader Joe’s products.