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PLMA’s Sharoff: Private Label Trade Show Exceeded Expectations

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) held its annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 11-13. Brian Sharoff, PLMA president, spoke to The Shelby Report at the show, which, once again, exceeded his expectations, he said. “In terms of attendance, number of exhibitors (the show) is very, very good this year,” he said. […]

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Albertsons Cos.’ Signature Reserve Line Enters New Categories

Albertsons Cos. has expanded Signature Reserve, its exclusive new top-shelf label, into a host of new categories. “Signature Reserve inspires delicious discovery with extraordinary and expertly sourced flavors and ingredients,” said Geoff White, president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “I personally experienced this with our Tomato, Porcini and Black Truffle Pasta Sauce. It instantly became […]

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Aldi Never Any! Meats Receive The Good Housekeeping Seal

The entire lineup of products under the Aldi-exclusive brand of meats, Never Any!, has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, a symbol of quality assurance and consumer protection since 1909. All meats in the Never Any! line are certified by the USDA as raised antibiotic-free, with no added hormones or steroids, and no animal byproducts (vegetarian fed). “The Aldi Never […]

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PLMA Honors 53 Products With 2018 Salute To Excellence Awards

Grocery retailers across the country are turning to innovative store brands products to attract loyal shoppers as competition heats up between brick-and-mortar and online retailers, says the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). “Gone are the days when supermarkets offered only commodity products that imitated national brands,” the organization adds. This trend is evident in PLMA’s […]

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Kroger Clothing Line Heads To Stores Nationwide

The Kroger Co.’s new style brand, Dip, is rolling out nationwide to 300 Fred Meyer and Marketplace format stores. “Dip creates a new experience for our customers, focusing on a thoughtfully designed and curated collection that is simple, stylish and affordable,” said Christina Groth, Kroger’s VP of general merchandise. “During the product development process, we were intentional […]

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Gristedes Joins Allegiance Retail Services To Improve Offerings

Gristedes has joined the Allegiance Retail Services Cooperative. Gristedes, owned by Red Apple Group of New York City, is the 30th member of the cooperative and increases the number of stores serviced by Allegiance to 120. Gristedes operates 23 stores in the New York metro market. “Strategically aligning the Gristedes business with Allegiance in the New York […]

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Kroger Names Phipps VP Of Branding, Marketing, Our Brands

The Kroger Co. has named Gil Phipps, currently VP of Our Brands, to VP of branding, marketing and Our Brands, effective Aug. 15. Phipps joined the company in 2012 and led the transformation of Our Brands by evolving existing brands and introducing new brands that resonate with customers, says Kroger. “Through elevating recipes and product formulations, inserting personality into […]

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Kroger Launching ‘Dip’ Apparel Brand With Fashion Designer Joe Mimran

The Kroger Co. has developed a new apparel brand, Dip, in partnership with fashion designer Joe Mimran. Known for the Club Monaco, Joe Fresh and Pink Tartan brands, Mimran brings 30 years of industry expertise to the exclusive clothing line that “makes effortless style easy and affordable to achieve,” says Kroger. “We’ve worked closely with Joe […]