While the number of new product introductions has fallen during the first two years of the pandemic -- with Retail Brands (private brands) introducing nearly 34% fewer products in 2020 and 54% fewer products in 2021— new CPG Brands dropped substantially more—down 46% and 65% respectively—compared to 2019. Amidst the overall pullback in 2020, Private
Walmart and Plenty Unlimited Inc. today announced Walmart signed an agreement to invest in Plenty, an indoor vertical farming company, as part of their $400M Series E funding round subject to a regulatory approval. Walmart’s equity investment is part of a broader strategic partnership to utilize Plenty’s indoor vertical farming technology platform to deliver fresh
The Vitamin Shoppe: Senior Brand Manager, Private Brands ID: 2022-28343Category: MerchandisingLocation: US-NJ-Secaucus Overview The Vitamin Shoppe is looking a Senior Brand Manager (SBM), Private Brands, who will play an important role in our company's mission to support our customers on their personal journey to lifelong wellness. Your love and passion for the Nutraceutical industry
Deadline: Vertex Awards Entries Close 1.31.22The 9th annual Vertex Awards competition is now open for entries. The Vertex Awards is the first and only global competition devoted exclusively to private band packaging design. It is open to the international community involved in the creation and marketing of private brands.The Vertex Awards is
This week Casey’s, the third-largest convenience retailer and Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce announced a partnership with which gives birth to three new exciting Retail Brand (private brand) snacks - Casey’s Zesty Jalapeno Peanuts, Casey’s Zesty Jalapeno Cashews, and Casey’s Zesty Jalapeno Pretzels. These new Casey’s co-branded snacks featuring Lola’s iconic flavor will be available
Kim Coffin, SVP of Grocery at Sprouts Sprouts Farmers Market, which has been at the forefront of sourcing cage-free or better eggs for many years, is now sourcing all shell and liquid eggs sold across its more than 370 stores from cage-free, organic or free-range farms. The specialty grocer’s Sprouts branded eggs have
Foxtrot is launching two new beauty Rtail Brandsin 2022, the brands which launch this month, are “Best Bubs” which targets Gen Z and “Made by Definition” which targets Millenials. Best Bubs launched with three $12 bath bombs, Rubber Ducky, Moontime and Splish Splash. Made by Definition will launch with a hibiscus clay mask, three-bath
Welcome to RBI Talks a weekly interview series in which RBI President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders from around the world. This week’s episode features his conversation with RBI Talks with Anna Terrés Head of Packaging and Product Design for Spanish
The 9th annual Vertex Awards competition is now open for entries. The Vertex Awards is the first and only global competition devoted exclusively to private band packaging design. It is open to the international community involved in the creation and marketing of private brands. The Vertex Awards is now a part of
Buyk, an ultrafast grocery startup that promises food delivery within 15 minutes, has rolled out a new collection of Retail Brand (private brand) products, a first, it says for their niche in the US. Buyk brand products include pantry essentials such as artisan bread, coffee, pastries, ice cream, chocolates, and candy. The debut products were
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