ENTER TODAY! The Vertex Awards are back. Submissions are officially open for the competition to gain global recognition for outstanding Retailer-owned Brand (private brand / private label) package design. Retailers, manufacturers, and agencies can now enter their designs with the lowest price of this year's competition the Early Bird Rate. The competition
ENTER TODAY! Today we are excited to announce the opening of this years Vertex Awards for entries. This prestigious competition sets a benchmark for excellence and inspires others to strive for greatness. Over the past eleven years, the Vertex Awards has recognized outstanding designs from retailers and brands across 63 countries, pushing
WATCH THE INTERVIEW Velocity Talks: A Conversation on Sustainability and the Future of Private Brands Welcome to Velocity Talks, where Christopher Durham, the president of Velocity Institute, engages with industry leaders and discusses the latest trends and challenges in the private brand and retail sector. In this episode, he is joined by Trevor
REGISTER FREE Join me and the Velocity Institute team for our annual Velocity BOLD BASH!. The FREE networking event in Chicago will be designed to bring the private brand industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a
Take the Survey Opinions Needed! Don't miss your chance to weigh in on the current State of the Private Brand Industry! The Velocity State of the Private Brand Industry survey research gauges how retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners view the industry, economy, and future. This project is fielded by our research partner VOCCII and is
WATCH THE INTERVIEW Velocity Talks: A Conversation with Mitch Madoff on the Future of Foxtrot and Private Brands Welcome to Velocity Talks, where we dive deep into the world of retail and private brands. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Mitch Madoff, an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience.
WATCH NOW! Welcome to Velocity This Week, your weekly update on the latest news and insights in the world of retailer-owned brands. I'm Christopher Durham, and in this episode, we'll dive into some exciting developments in the private brand industry. From Sprouts Farmers Market's new holiday range to Aldi's Advent and Holiday calendars and Walmart's
Take the Survey Opinions Needed! Don't miss your chance to weigh in on the current State of the Private Brand Industry! The Velocity State of the Private Brand Industry survey research gauges how retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners view the industry, economy, and future. This project is fielded by our research partner VOCCII and is
Welcome to Velocity Talks, a weekly interview series in which Velocity Institute President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brands, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders worldwide. This week, we chatted with Annie Dow of New Zealand-based Dow Goodfolk If you want to join Christopher in a Velocity Talk interview,
WATCH NOW! Welcome to Velocity This Week, where we dive into the world of retailer-owned brands and explore the latest news and trends. This article will look at some of the most significant stories from the retail industry, including Aldi's holiday price cuts, Whole Foods Market's food trend predictions, Bamboo Rose's acquisition of Supply Pilot,
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