BJ’s Wholesale Club today announced that Rachael Vegas will join the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective October 25, 2021. Vegas will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the retailer’s merchandising and assortment planning and allocation functions and will report to Paul Cichocki, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. “We
UK retail Waitrose is introducing a addition to its celebrity partnership Retail Brand Heston from Waitrose range - Lazy Mandarin Negroni. Heston’s twist on the classic Italian cocktail has the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness, and the infusion of mandarin extract creates a refreshing and fruity aftertaste. Heston Blumenthal says: “Negroni has always
Charlotte, NC-based department store Belk recently launched a new womenswear Retail Brand called Wonderly, a private brand that offers nearly the full assortment in sizes 4-26, as well as select styles in petite sizes 4-16. After spending extended time at home, people are eager to ditch their lived-in loungewear and are looking for new
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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 Jac Ross VP of Our Brands Sprouts Farmers Market. RBI TALKS
100% vegetable, rich in proteins and based on algae: under the name "BettaF! Sh TU-NAH", German discounters ALDI Nord and ALDI SÜD are bringing sandwiches with vegan tuna substitutes to the snack shelf at the end of October. Behind this is the startup “BettaF! Sh”, which ALDI supported as part of the “TechFounders” accelerator funding
Job ID: 748184BR Location: 433 W VAN BUREN STREET, CHICAGO, IL Job Summary The Senior Manager of Owned Brand Insights partners with the Owned Brand (“OB”) Commercialization division and infuses a customer lens on business decisions that drive the Walgreens private label strategy. This role also manages and nurtures a team that creates, develops, and implements
Bird, Cat, Fried egg, Mermaid dog and Sandwich friends - these cuddly friends form IKEA’s new SAGOSKATT soft toy Retail Brand collection, designed by kids that participated in the retailer’s drawing competition. The Dodo Bird was designed by US winner, Nick! Available at IKEA US stores October 2021, IKEA will donate 100% of the
If you’re anything like the Publix Retail Brand team, you look forward to the surprise of limited-time private brand offerings. Whether it’s seasonally-inspired bakery treats or something else altogether, the retailer is always keeping their eyes open – looking for the latest and greatest products. Taking inspiration from some of the favorite flavors of
Yesterday, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended September 11, 2021. “We are pleased with our second-quarter results as we continue to execute our transformation strategy. The favorable consumer backdrop together with our focus on in-store excellence, accelerating our digital and omnichannel capabilities, increasing productivity, and strengthening
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