For 14 years, the Vertex Awards have quietly become the most respected stage for Retailer-Owned Brand, private brand, and private label package design in the world. This is not just another awards program. This is where Private Brand proves it is no longer following national brands. It is leading them. Setting the global standard
Happy New Year. Let 2026 Be the Year Your Brand Takes the Stage. A new year brings new ambition, new ideas, and a new chance to be seen. If your team created standout Retailer-Owned Brand design this year, now is the moment to put that work on a global stage. The 2026 Vertex Awards,
The world’s leading competition celebrating excellence in Retailer-Owned Brand, private brand, and private label package design is officially open — and the Early Bird window closes tomorrow. Teams across the globe are already submitting their best work for the 2026 Vertex Awards, and if you’ve created outstanding Retailer-Owned Brand design this year, this is
ENTER NOW! Save Big Before It’s Gone: Vertex Awards Early Bird Closes This Friday The world’s leading competition celebrating excellence in Retailer-Owned Brand, private brand, and private label package design is officially open — and the Early Bird window closes this Friday. Designers, retailers, manufacturers, and agencies around the world are already submitting their
The world’s leading competition celebrating excellence in Retailer-Owned Brand, private brand, and private label package design is officially open. Designers, retailers, manufacturers, and agencies from around the world are already submitting their best work for the 2026 Vertex Awards. If your team created outstanding Private Brand design this year, now is the time to
The world’s leading competition celebrating excellence in Retailer-Owned Brand, private brand, and private label package design officially opens on November 14, 2025. This is your moment to showcase the most innovative, strategic, and creative private brand design work produced this year. If your team delivered outstanding design, this is where the world will see
The Boldest Night in Retail Is Back — Velocity Bold Bash 2025! Now in its fifth year, Velocity Bold Bash returns as the boldest, most high-energy event in the Retailer-owned Brand industry—and this year’s celebration is going to be bigger than ever. Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, just
Now in its fifth year, Velocity Bold Bash returns as the boldest, most high-energy event in the Retailer-owned Brand industry—and free tickets are now available. Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, just steps from the PLMA Trade Show. This signature Velocity event brings together retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners
VELOCITY LIVE! IS SPONSORED BY This week’s episode of Velocity This Week Live, hosted by Christopher and Laraine Durham of the Velocity Institute, featured one of the busiest weeks of the year for retailer-owned brands. The show covered Aldi’s largest packaging refresh ever, Amazon’s new
Now in its fifth year, Velocity Bold Bash returns as the boldest, most high-energy event in the Retailer-owned Brand industry—and free tickets are now available. Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Joe’s Live Rosemont, just steps from the PLMA Trade Show. This signature Velocity event brings together retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners
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