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.

RBI Sustainability Summit Stage Adds 12 Executive Thought leader Speakers

The RBI Sustainability Summit live online is a little more than a month away December 8th and 9th and we have some exciting announcements on tap including today's list of executives thought leaders and challengers taking the RBI virtual stage: ABBY AYERS – FAIR TRADE USA Senior Director of Retail Partnerships BRENDA SETO –

RBI Sustainability Summit Stage Adds 12 Executive Thought leader Speakers2021-11-16T20:01:50-05:00

Target Celebrates the Holidays with Retail Brands

Target has spun up all kinds of fun indulgences to turn any moment into something extra special, like hot cocoa drink bombs (perfect for stocking stuffers, gifts or a go-to winter treat), Good & Gather Plant Based Oatmilk Holiday Nog (a dairy-free twist on a holiday favorite) and the retailers largest gingerbread house assortment ever (the perfect

Target Celebrates the Holidays with Retail Brands2021-11-16T19:31:40-05:00

Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, CVS Health, BJ’s, Wakefern & Giant Eagle to take the RBI Sustainability Summit Stage

The RBI Sustainability Summit live online is a little more than a month away December 8th and 9th and we have some exciting announcements on tap including today's list of retail executives taking the RBI virtual stage: SARAH PASKELL – WALMART Senior Director, Private Brands, Packaging Design and Sustainability SCOTT WILLIAMS _ BJ’s WHOLESALE

Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, CVS Health, BJ’s, Wakefern & Giant Eagle to take the RBI Sustainability Summit Stage2021-11-15T20:10:06-05:00

7-Eleven Launches a New Way to Recharge with Replenish +

Need a little pick-me-up? 7-Eleven's new Replenish + Caffeine private brand sports drink is officially hitting shelves nationwide, just in time for shorter days and busier schedules. Available in two fruity flavors, Pineapple and Prickly Pear, Replenish + Caffeine drinks are the perfect option for customers looking to get their caffeine fix and recharge

7-Eleven Launches a New Way to Recharge with Replenish +2021-11-15T16:48:40-05:00

PLMA’s 2021 “World of Private Label” International Trade Show Cancelled

As the Netherlands and other European countries battle Covid-19 with increasingly stringent government mandates on assembly and movement, PLMA has decided to cancel its “World of Private Label” Trade Show, which was set for the RAI Exhibition Centre on 14-15 December, according to an announcement by the PLMA International Council. The PLMA show annually attracts

PLMA’s 2021 “World of Private Label” International Trade Show Cancelled2021-11-15T16:35:50-05:00

TESCO – Packaging Design Manager

TESCO - Packaging Design Manager Tesco/TP/8568366/685029 Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Full time – permanent Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 36 Location: Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City What’s in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work.  These include but aren’t limited to: Annual

TESCO – Packaging Design Manager2021-12-15T19:51:26-05:00

The holidays are back, and so is Loblaw’s PC Insiders Report

After a lonely year in 2020, Canadians are hoping to celebrate this holiday season in a more familiar way. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by Loblaw's President's Choice team found that almost two-thirds (61%) of Canadians are feeling nostalgic for a "normal" holiday season this year. However, many are feeling rusty when

The holidays are back, and so is Loblaw’s PC Insiders Report2021-11-14T21:09:09-05:00

RBI Talks with Sharon Vinderine of Founder & CEO of PTPA

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 Sharon Vinderine of Founder & CEO of Parent Tested Parent

RBI Talks with Sharon Vinderine of Founder & CEO of PTPA2021-11-11T20:53:11-05:00

Organic Garage Expands Its Kitchen Originals Brand

Organic Garage one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers and a developer of plant-based foods is excited to announce the expansion of its Retail Brand Kitchen Originals to include a Certified Organic Cantina Style Tortilla chip. The chips are made with 100% Canadian corn flour and are trans fat-free, cholesterol-free, and gluten-free. The company chose

Organic Garage Expands Its Kitchen Originals Brand2021-11-11T20:38:09-05:00

RBI Sustainability Summit Free Tickets Now Available

  After successfully completing our for first three online Summits and welcoming more than 1,000 attendees from 32 countries and more than 100 retailers we are excite to invite you to our final virtual event of the year the RBI Sustainability Summit live online December 8th and 9th. Speakers will include executives from Walmart,

RBI Sustainability Summit Free Tickets Now Available2021-11-10T19:20:52-05:00