WATCH NOW! Navigating the Future of Retailer-Owned Brands: Innovations from Target to Walmart In this episode of Velocity This Wek, host Christopher Durham takes listeners through an exciting journey in the universe of retailer-owned brand / private brands. In a tone that's both informational and engaging, Durham provides listeners with the latest updates,
Over the past year, as global events, weather catastrophes and economic volatility have unsettled consumers, they have increasingly turned to more modestly priced “little luxuries” for comfort and a reward. Younger generations, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are taking the lead, looking for ways to treat themselves without spending a lot, even if it’s
Entering the transformative landscape of 2024, the marketing dynamics for retail and e-commerce are undergoing significant shifts. Retailer-owned Brands (private brands), strategically positioned, are poised to be pivotal players in defining this evolving terrain. Navigating through technological advancements and dynamic shifts in consumer behavior, marketers must have the foresight to anticipate and seamlessly integrate
Welcome to Velocity Talks, a weekly interview series in which Velocity Institute President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders worldwide. This week, we chatted with Juli Lassow of JHL Solutions If you want to join Christopher in a Velocity Talk interview, email
This week we officially launch our new Youtube Series Velocity Institute This Week: Retailer-owned Brand News & Insights. Hosted by Velocity president Christopher Durham the series will present a timely look inside the world of private brand news with a healthy dose of insights and opinions. Stay tuned as we continue to grow
The largest independent grocery chain in the world, IGA’s has launched a new Retailer-owned Brand (private brand) of snack nuts that include almonds, cashews, mixed nuts, and peanuts. "I'm thrilled about our new line of snack nut varieties; we have carefully selected a range of delicious flavors that will delight our customers' taste buds.
British grocer Waitrose has launched its annual collection of new Retail-owned Brand (private brand) products for Easter the range includes: Heston from Waitrose The Chocolate Dabbit, No.1 West Country Mature Cheddar & Stout Hot Cross Buns and Easter Chocolate & Orange Panettone. Emma Beale, the Head of Product Innovation, said: “Easter is such a joyous
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we
What is it, and why do you need to know? Your private brand customers are unlikely to ask you about Scope 3. But they will talk about Sustainability. Carbon. Net zero. Climate action. Greenhouse gases. Supply chain emissions. Whatever we call it – lets keep it simple and say GHG (greenhouse gas) – what
UNFI plays a crucial role in making sure families across the U.S. and Canada continue to have access to food during the COVID-19 crisis. In March, we hired over 1,000 people to meet the greater demand for our products. Hiring continues today for 1,000 more warehouse workers and drivers. We’re proud to welcome our
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