Store Brands

03/10/2023

Kohl's has named retail veteran Fred Hand as its new senior executive vice president, director of Stores.

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Retail veteran Fred Hand joins the department store chain and will have oversight of the retailer's more than 1,100 stores.

03/10/2023

A recent study of millions of grocery transactions shows 52% of shoppers have left the online channel in a recent year-over-year comparison, and it’s causing a decline in e-commerce revenue for retailers.

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In our latest guest blog, Laetitia Berthier, head of Customer Success at SymphonyAI Retail CPG, details how private brands can help drive e-commerce for retailers.

03/10/2023

Sustainability continues to be a growing concern for a majority of consumers, but new data from NielsenIQ (NIQ) shows that price is still most important for consumers when choosing a brand.

While price is more important for most consumers, 39% said they are very likely to choose retailers who offer a wide assortment of sustainable products.

03/10/2023

CVS Pharmacy has added a number of new sustainable private label products to its portfolio including reusable storage bags and compostable dinnerware.

The drug chain has added several new reusable and compostable products to its Total Home private label assortment.

03/10/2023

The California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) mission is to increase demand for products made with REAL CALIFORNIA MILK.

The California Milk Advisory Board discusses its mission to raise awareness of dairy products made with Real California Milk.

02/10/2023

Chedraui USA has announced that Smart & Final president Scott Drew has retired.

Scott Drew is stepping down after more than a decade with the California-based regional grocer.

02/10/2023

John Ross, president and CEO of IGA, Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the Private Label Manufacturers Association's annual trade show in Chicago this coming November.

John Ross will share insights on changes in consumer behavior and the opportunities for private label growth.

02/10/2023

For more than a century, Finlays has been sourcing coffee from around the world as it works to bring the highest quality products to its retail customers

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Finlays discusses the company's long-history of sourcing coffee from around the world while also highlighting how it can help retailers develop successful private label programs.

02/10/2023

Join Store Brands on Oct. 12 for our Q4 Retail State of the Industry Webinar featuring Elizabeth Lafontaine, retail analyst with Retail Leader, who will share her insights into the economy with an outlook towards 2024.

Register here: https://ow.ly/pJTq50PQOat

02/10/2023

Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is debuting a number of limited-edition, fall-themed private label products just in time for the season.

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SEG's latest private label launch includes two fall-inspired ice cream varieties and three new baked goods featuring pumpkin.

01/10/2023

Upscale Southern California independent grocer Gelson's has partnered with rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging centers, to offer food and beverage services as part of a new concept.

The convenience concept is launching in partnership with Rove EV charging centers.

30/09/2023

JCPenney has teamed with the Emmy Award-winning television series “Abbott Elementary” to launch an exclusive apparel collection designed with teachers in mind.

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The department store teams with the popular television show to offer a new assortment designed with teachers in mind.

29/09/2023

Save A Lot's grand reopening of the Laurens store is scheduled for Oct. 4, while the Union store will officially unveil its new look on Oct. 5.

The locations in the communities of Laurens and Union are the latest to receive enhancements that offer an improved shopping experience.

29/09/2023

Due to increased snack prices, many consumers are shifting to private label options to fill their refrigerators and pantries with.

NielsenIQ's Lorelei Bergin detailed the company's recent snacking data at Groceryshop 2023, which showed positive momentum for private brands in the category.

29/09/2023

Costco closed out its fiscal year with a strong fourth quarter as sales company-wide were up more than 9%, driven by consumables and sundries.

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The warehouse club reports solid comp store gains in the U.S. as the retailer closes out its fiscal year 2023.

29/09/2023

R.J. Hottovy, head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, spoke with Store Brands to discuss the factors driving growth across the convenience store channel, and how retailers in this channel can keep the momentum going.

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The convenience chain will open dozens of stores in the Bluegrass State with construction slated to begin next year.

29/09/2023

Convenience retailer Wawa is planning a massive expansion into Kentucky, planning to open approximately 40 stores across the region over the next eight to 10 years.

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The convenience chain will open dozens of stores in the Bluegrass State with construction slated to begin next year.

28/09/2023

Following news of a potential bankruptcy filing last month, Rite Aid and its creditors are said to be negotiating the terms of a bankruptcy plan that would include the closure of 400 to 500 of its locations.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal details next steps in drug store chain’s Chapter 11 plan.

28/09/2023

Target is shutting nine urban locations in the coming weeks, with the retailer citing violence, theft and organized retail crime as the motivating factors behind the closures.

The retailer said its inability to maintain a safe environment for shoppers and store personnel were the main factors behind its decision.

28/09/2023

Convenience chain Wawa has opened its newest store in Henrico, Va., which features its first “next generation” store design.

Wawa's newest location in Henrico, Va. features a brand new interior design and expands the retailer's presence in the Mid-Atlantic.

28/09/2023

Homesense is opening a new store in Wilmington, N.C., as the TJX-owned home specialty retailer further expands its footprint.

The TJX-owned home specialty store is bringing its broad product assortment to shoppers in Wilmington.

28/09/2023

Ollie's Bargain Outlet celebrated the topping out of its new distribution center being constructed in the Illinois community of Princeton.

The facility will service stores across the Midwest and allow the retailer to continue expanding its store count.

27/09/2023

As part of its efforts to expand its physical presence, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, Amazon opened an Amazon Go store in Puyallup, Wash.

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The new Amazon Go location in Puyallup, Wash., store is third in the Seattle area.

27/09/2023

Costco Wholesale outperformed its competitors in terms of increased visits this summer, according to new data from retail analytics firm https://ow.ly/Siz650PPU4V.

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New visit data from Placer.ai shows that the club retailer had a strong summer as consumers looked for value in the form of larger pack sizes.

27/09/2023

HSN has made its debut on Sling Freestream, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service offered by SLING TV.

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The video commerce outlet expands its reach as it goes live on the freestream platform.

27/09/2023

Nellson Nutraceutical, a manufacturer of branded and private label nutritional bars and functional powders, has appointed a new leader to manage its plant in Lachine, Quebec, Canada.

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Antoine Vallette will oversee and head the operations at the Lachine, Quebec facility, including production, maintenance, supply chain, customer service and more.

27/09/2023

Recently, SpartanNash's Bennett Morgan spoke with Store Brands to share his insight on the company’s current merchandising efforts, the role of private brands and more.

The company’s head of merchandising discusses meeting the multitude of challenges facing the grocery industry today.

26/09/2023

ALDI USA is expanding its presence in Illinois with the opening of a new store in the community of Bartonville.

The discount grocer's on-going expansion plans will give shoppers in the community of Bartonville a new shopping option.

26/09/2023

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has shared its fourth quarter and fiscal year financial results for the period ended July 29, 2023.

The private label wholesaler's latest quarter saw a net loss of $68 million, up from $39 million year-over-year.

26/09/2023

Target's more than 100 million Circle members can shop Target Circle Week deals in stores, online and on the Target app from Oct. 1-7, with savings on thousands of products.

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The annual sale for Target Circle members offers meaningful savings on items around the store from both national and private brands.