Strategies & Solutions

TreeHouse Foods feels pandemic pain
A Wall Street Journal article and other recent coverage highlight challenges the supplier has faced during the pandemic.
Packaging Report: Store Brands Set Sustainability Standard
In this in-depth feature from the April issue, see how retailers are using their store brand packaging to lead the way in sustainability.

Food Lion’s private brands play role in new sustainability goals

Ahold Delhaize USA’s Food Lion banner is undertaking a new effort in its sustainability push — and putting its private brands in the spotlight.
WBA launches No7 Beauty Company

No7 Beauty will be the umbrella company within Walgreens Boots Alliance under which all of the company’s owned beauty brands will be collected.
BJ’s Wholesale Club names CEO, other execs

Bob Eddy has been chosen as the club retailer’s new president and CEO, with Laura Felice named to the CFO role; both appointments follow the unexpected death of CEO Lee Delaney in early April.
Lidl has a new U.S. leader

The retailer has promoted Michal Lagunionek to be the new president and CEO, replacing Johannes Fieber, who stepped down Tuesday to spend more time with family.
Numerator being acquired by Kantar

Kantar will be acquiring Chicago-based consumer and market intelligence company Numerator via an agreement with Vista Equity Partners.
JCPenney adds private home brand Loom + Forge

Loom + Forge is meant to strengthen JCPenney's status as a leading home destination, offering products across indoor and outdoor décor, bedding, bath, window coverings and tabletop products.
Q&A: Bed Bath & Beyond is Rebuilding Through Owned Brands

On the heels of Nestwell and Haven, the home store’s CMO Joe Hartsig discusses the chain’s transformation and how it is strategically tied to a host of stylish new owned brands launching month by month this year.
Target taps diverse designers for its dress collection

For its exclusive Designer Dress Collection, more than 70 original designs launching this spring, the retailer tapped emerging designers Chrisopher John Rogers, Alexis and Rixo.