Strategies & Solutions

Tops Markets launches friendly display competition
Associates will battle all summer long for the best produce and floral arrangements in stores, many showcasing the retailer’s private brands
Empire growth strategy earmarks private brand expansion
The parent of Sobeys, Farm Boy, FreshCo and other food businesses outlined a three-year plan to generate $500 million in earnings, leaning on more private brand products, more Farm Boy stores

Racial protests, COVID-19 are impacting brand-switching

For store brands, 63% of American shoppers said they are permanently switching to private brands, according to a new study from Ketchum
Dollar Tree names new CEO

Michael Witynski has been promoted to the post, following the retirement of Gary Philbin, who drove the private brand business at the dollar store
Peggy Davies resigns as WISE board chair

Davies founded the diversity and inclusion nonprofit group in 2012 and is stepping away as its board chair to focus on her new role as acting president of PLMA
Branded Legacy acquisition creates private label CBD division

Acquisition of Versatile Industries kicks off the company's positioning its hemp- and CBD-infused ready-to-drink offerings for private label
Yahoo Mail users can shop Walmart through email

A new partnership aligns Walmart with Verizon Media to enable Yahoo Mail users to fill a shopping cart of recommended or promotional items from their inbox
5 questions with Jason Hart, Aldi U.S. CEO

On the heels of Aldi’s announcement to add 70 new stores this year and surpassing 2,000 total in the United States, Store Brands asked the CEO what it means to the company and more
Olde Thompson moves to become largest private brand spice company

New acquisition of Gel Spice sets up the manufacturer as a bi-coastal spice, seasonings producer, expanding production into pouches, extracts and single-serve seasonings
Big Lots’ new CMO carries wealth of private brand experience

Jack Pestello comes from Walmart, doubling its private brand sales during his five years leading it, and served in roles at Daymon