Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has recognized the winners of its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The summit, held June 28, was an opportunity for diverse private label manufacturers to present new and trending products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Suppliers selected to join the […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest, Nonfood Items
AWG’s Clearly By Best Choice Brand Adds Hair, Body Line
Clearly by Best Choice, a private brand of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched a new line of hair and body care products which are free from synthetic dyes and fragrances. The brand is entering the naturals hair and body care category with 11 new items. “We’ve seen this category double in […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Association News, Beverage News, Gelson's, National
Retailers Uncork Big Sales With Private Label Wine
Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
Posted inDollar General, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, Southeast
Dollar General Invests In ‘Clover Valley’ Private Brand Line
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General is expanding its private label brand, Clover Valley, to include new on-trend national brand alternatives, debuting more than 100 new items for 2023. This expansion will include a larger selection of sauces, condiments, entrees, sides and snacks, with many featuring new packaging designs. “We have made significant enhancements to our private brands […]
Posted inPackaging News, Private Label Brands, Southeast, Sustainability News
Southeastern Grocers Rolling Out New Private Label Line
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has introduced Know & Love, a private label line of products across a range of food, beverage and household categories that are free from about 100 undesirable ingredients. The line will roll out in Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores gradually through next year. Southeastern Grocers’ Naturally Better […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Companies’ O Organics Brand Launches Hunger Program
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched its O Organics “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” initiative to combat hunger during the summer months, when households with school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. Through Aug. 1, the company’s private label brand will donate one meal for every O Organics product purchased, up to $7 million […]
Posted inFood City, Private Label Brands, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
Food City’s Private Label Offerings Provide Quality, Value, Satisfaction
The family of brands at Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, includes thousands of items across nearly every category. A combination of nationally recognized and local private label offerings provide customers with quality and value. Each brand is backed by a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. If customers aren’t pleased, they […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, National
Study Finds Grocers Ready To Jumpstart Innovation With Suppliers
More than 80 percent of respondents to a recent FMI survey of industry executives for its report, “The Power of Private Brands 2023: Innovation that Drives Winning Private Brands,” said they plan to increase private brand investments moderately or significantly in the next two years. At the same time, the analysis suggests just 10 percent of […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Private Label Brands, West
Albertsons Consolidates Product Lines To Create Signature Select
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc. will rebrand its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe products under one master brand, Signature Select, which features a refreshed logo, packaging and a marketing campaign. The transition to Signature Select is underway across stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s and is expected to be complete in early […]
Posted inMerchandising News, National, Private Label Brands
Study Reports Shoppers Choosing Store Brands, Private Labels
Salsify has announced the findings of new consumer research that reveals 63 percent of shoppers are choosing store brands or private labels due to their low prices. The study also shows that pandemic habits persist with 68 percent of respondents indicating that they are shopping more online, with delivery speed and flexibility being the No. 1 […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News
PLMA 2022: Three Trends Worth Noticing
Sponsored content The Private Label Manufacturers Association convention is finally back, and better than ever. There’s always a lot to take in at PLMA, and this year was no exception. Experienced con-goers noted big crowds and big energy – but beyond that, there are a few trends worth keeping an eye on as you choose […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Southeast
Price Hikes, Product Shortages Have Cut Into Shopper Loyalty
Private label products have seen a major increase in popularity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Reese, EVP of Nashville, Tennessee-based food brokerage the Reese Group Inc., sees the lingering effects in stores and customer purchasing habits. Manufacturers began having issues producing products, grocers had trouble keeping name-brand items on shelves and customers began […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands
Private Label Trade Show To Host 500 Nonfood Exhibits
PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show on Nov. 13-15 in Chicago will have a large presence of nonfood suppliers of everyday essentials, such as OTC medicine, baby care, personal care, health and wellness, pet care and household goods. More than 500 booths devoted to nonfoods will exhibit at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, whose South Hall will […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Own Brands Named ‘Best New Products’
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced that 10 of its Own Brand products have been awarded medals from Store Brands 2022 Editors’ Picks for best new products. Its Naturally Better line received two gold medals for meat products and another for its organic Medium-Chain Tri-glycerides oil in the general grocery category. The Prestige Own Brand product […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Marketing News, National
Catalina Identifies Top Private Brand Categories On The Move
With rising inflation and ongoing supply chain issues continuing to unsettle consumers, Catalina is tracking the sales impact on grocery retailers’ private and store brands. Private brand categories showing the biggest gains year to date through July 17, per Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence Platform, include baking mixes (up 40 percent), soup (up 17 percent), prepared foods (up 12 percent), […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Latest News, National, Private Label Brands
IGA Keeping Up Pace And Balance With Private Label
Shoppers’ expectations rise in hunt for better quality and pricing by Eric Pereira/ content creator John Ross, president and CEO of IGA, noticed how during the COVID-19 pandemic that shoppers retrenched with the brands they trust. “Wherever shoppers are under pressure, they default to things that relieve stress in their lives. National brands certainly did […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Home Page Slider, National
RBS Signs CEO Action For Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Retail Business Services President Roger Wheeler has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. In signing the commitment, Wheeler joins the growing coalition of more than 1,500 CEOs pledging to cultivate workplace environments where diverse experiences and perspectives are welcomed and […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Report Finds Increased Demand For Private Brands Due To Pandemic
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its 2020 Power of Private Brands report which finds increased consumer demand for private brands due to the COVID-19 pandemic and opportunities for senior leaders in food retail and manufacturing to expand their private brands programs. “The rise in demand for private brands in part due to the COVID-19 […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, National, Plant-Based News, Shelby Originals
Sorensen: Building A Strategic Private Label Plan For Milk, Plant-Based Beverages
by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group I just returned from a visit to a local grocery store. What I found to be most interesting as I reviewed the milk and plant-based beverage department is this retailer, like most others, has responded with a private label selection that matches national and local brand milk and plant-based products, […]