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About Christopher Durham

Christopher Durham is the president of the Velocity Institute. Prior to this he founded the groundbreaking site My Private Brand. He is the co-founder of The Vertex Awards. He began his retail career building brands at Food Lion and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Durham has worked with retailers around the world, including Albertsons, Family Dollar, Petco, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Metro Canada. Durham has published seven definitive books on private brands, including Fifty2: The My Private Brand Project and Vanguard: Vintage Originals.

2023 Vertex Awards Publisher’s Choice

The response to this year's competition was so overwhelming globally that we have split the world into a third region. The studio, agency, or in-house team that receives the most overall points for wins across all categories will receive one of three regional awards for Publisher’s Choice. SCORING Best of Show = 10 points.

2023 Vertex Awards Publisher’s Choice2023-05-25T20:52:49-04:00

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards GOLD WINNERS

Welcome to the 10th Annual Vertex Award winner’s announcement. This year’s competition includes more than 100 winners each representing the absolute best in package design from around the globe regardless of who owns the brand. That’s right; these are the best package designs in the world – full stop. Here is the schedule for

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards GOLD WINNERS2023-05-25T10:16:10-04:00

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards SILVER WINNERS

Welcome to the 10th Annual Vertex Award winner’s announcement. This year’s competition includes more than 100 winners each representing the absolute best in package design from around the globe regardless of who owns the brand. That’s right; these are the best package designs in the world – full stop. Here is the schedule for

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards SILVER WINNERS2023-05-23T17:57:33-04:00

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards BRONZE WINNERS

Welcome to the 10th Annual Vertex Award winner’s announcement. This year’s competition includes more than 100 winners each representing the absolute best in package design from around the globe regardless of who owns the brand. That’s right; these are the best package designs in the world – full stop. Here is the schedule for

10th Anniversary Vertex Awards BRONZE WINNERS2023-05-22T17:08:21-04:00

Vertex Awards Amsterdam Begins Monday Night

This years Vertex Awards will officially be presented in Amsterdam. The Vertex Awards ceremonies will bring the entire Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry together to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Vertex Awards winners. ALL retailers, manufacturers, agencies, and solution partners are invited to join us. MAY 22, 202 | AMSTERDAM (The

Vertex Awards Amsterdam Begins Monday Night2023-05-21T17:02:43-04:00

You are invited to Amsterdam, Monday, May 22 for the Vertex Awards

This years Vertex Awards will officially be presented in Amsterdam. The Vertex Awards ceremonies will bring the entire Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry together to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Vertex Awards winners. ALL retailers, manufacturers, agencies, and solution partners are invited to join us. MAY 22, 202 | AMSTERDAM (The

You are invited to Amsterdam, Monday, May 22 for the Vertex Awards2023-05-16T21:41:51-04:00

RSVP Today for FREE Drinks & Networking in Toronto

Join the Velocity Institute team for our Toronto Meet Up, Thursday June 8 at The Port House Social Bar & Kitchen in Mississauga, ON. The FREE networking event is designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. The Port House in Mississauga is a stylish

RSVP Today for FREE Drinks & Networking in Toronto2023-05-15T21:58:17-04:00

Velocity Starts Tuesday! Get your Ticket Now!

The Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo 2023 starts Tuesday. This is your last chance to Register. Join Target, CVS Health, Foxtrot, Misfit Markets, Albertsons, Home Depot, Staples, Sprouts, Wakefern, Ahold Delhaize, Lowe's Foods, Metro, Lowe's Home Improvement, Navy Exchange, and more as we work to grow and build Retail-owned Brands. REGISTER NOW! Running May 16-18,

Velocity Starts Tuesday! Get your Ticket Now!2023-05-14T21:22:01-04:00

Perrigo CEO Murray Kessler To Retire

This week private brand manufacturer Perrigo announced that Murray S. Kessler has notified the Company of his intent to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a target effective date of July 31, 2023. Mr. Kessler will work with the Board of Directors to secure his successor and ensure a smooth transition. Murray S. Kessler said,

Perrigo CEO Murray Kessler To Retire2023-05-11T20:27:49-04:00

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