Strategies & Solutions

Walmart sets the stage for another live TikTok event
On March 11, TikTok users can buy private label items directly from a 60-minute live stream dedicated to spring beauty products.
Dick’s Sporting Goods highlights female leadership
On International Women’s Day, the retailer introduced a powerful ad spot that shined a light on female leadership at the company, including its own CEO Lauren Hobart.

Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reports record year in 2020

Overall, members of the consortium produced 3.94 million wheels of cheese in 2020, marking the highest number in the cheese’s history.
Sprouts adds to its store count, introduces small-format stores

The retailer is rolling out 20 more stores, including the debut of small-format stores in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.
Whole Foods has 5 beauty trends for 2021

The retailer spotted trends to support clean beauty products, as consumers look to simplify beauty treatments and routines for the year ahead.
Albertsons testing remote-controlled delivery

The retailer is delivering groceries via remote-controlled cart at certain Safeway stores in Northern California.
Private equity firm set to acquire Michaels

The arts-and-crafts retailer has entered into an agreement to be acquired for $5 billion.
Kroger private brands surpass $26B

The grocer said it was a record year for its Our Brands, including the Simple Truth brand exceeding $3 billion in sales for the year.
Rite Aid ups commitment to improving own brand chemical management

Rite Aid is issuing a food-contact materials restricted substance list and requiring own brand suppliers to certify that its packaging and packaging components comply with it, as well as federal and state packaging laws.
NuSachi adds business development exec

The company, which offers expertise and services from hemp genetics to custom product formulations and white and private labeling, has tapped Matt Storey to lead its sales and business development.