Strategies & Solutions

Special Report: 2021 Game Changers

The June 2021 cover story recognizes people, private brands and company innovations that are taking store brands to the next level.
Chicory names new president

The digital shopper platform hired Jason Young as its new president, formerly the CEO of Crisp Media and an executive with mobile platform Quotient.
CVS raises money for American Cancer Society, educates on sun safety

The drug store chain is enabling shoppers to donate at the registers across all of its locations, while the organization focuses on sun safety.
Aldi continues partnership to fund pediatric research

This is the third year Aldi will work with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, releasing lemon-themed exclusive products and driving donations.
Stop & Shop seafood survey spots shopper favorites

Retailer told Store Brands a Taste of Inspiration Breaded and Battered Cod, Haddock and Flounder are en route for the fall.
Rite Aid seeks clean-ingredient own brand partners

The drug store chain is hosting a virtual summit to hear pitches from selected suppliers on whole health, clean products.
Store brand OTC sales are on the rise

Exclusive data from Catalina shows large year-over-year gains in some OTC categories, including a 559% increase in private label children’s cough/cold medicine.
Rise Baking acquires Brill

The cookies, breads and bakery items company expands its North American reach acquiring branded and private brand producer Brill, part of Baker & Baker Group.