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 Talks with Susan Sanderson-Briggs, SVP, Brand & Marketing at Party City

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 Susan Sanderson-Briggs, SVP, Brand & Marketing at Party City.

RBI Talks with Susan Sanderson-Briggs, SVP, Brand & Marketing at Party City2022-01-31T07:59:54-05:00

SPINS and Cornerstone for Natural Partner to Enhance Smart Shelf Tags

U.S. Data, analytics, and technology provider SPINS, and accounting and consumer engagement software provider Cornerstone for Natural have partnered to enhance Cornerstone's ELI Code and Smart Shelf Tag solutions. Smart Shelf Tags are retail shelf tags equipped with patented ELI Codes, that when scanned by a smartphone, display rich and exciting digital content such

SPINS and Cornerstone for Natural Partner to Enhance Smart Shelf Tags2021-10-07T15:30:06-04:00

Walmart Commits to Moving To Regeneration, Together

This post by Jane Ewing, Senior Vice President, Sustainability of Walmart was originally published on the retailer's official blog. One year ago, Walmart set a goal to become a regenerative company—one that places nature and humanity at the center of our business. The effects of climate change have grown even more urgent since we made

Walmart Commits to Moving To Regeneration, Together2021-10-07T15:55:31-04:00

Top Women in Store Brands 2021: Winners Announced

Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) and Store Brands magazine have named the winners of the 2021 Top Women in Store Brands (TWISB) recognition program. This year’s winners include nine women across different areas of the Retail Brand industry, as it has done since the program began eight years ago. The Top Women in Store Brands program

Top Women in Store Brands 2021: Winners Announced2021-10-06T19:40:08-04:00

Publix: Fall into the Flavors You Love with Limited-Edition Ice Cream

It’s the best time of the year — Publix limited-edition fall and winter Retail Brand ice cream flavors are back! And the retailer has released two new flavors to fall in love with. Available in stores now through January. NEW: Salted Caramel Toffee Crunch Salted caramel‐flavored ice cream with toffee‐flavored swirls and pieces of

Publix: Fall into the Flavors You Love with Limited-Edition Ice Cream2021-10-06T18:25:45-04:00

Stop & Shop Partners With Boston Bruins David ‘Pasta’ Pastrňák to Launch Limited Edition Penne

Stop & Shop today announced that it has teamed up with seven-year Boston Bruins' right wing David Pastrňák, to launch a limited-edition Retail Brand penne pasta. The black and gold collectible box features a photo of Pastrňák in his signature goalscoring stance and is now exclusively available at select Stop & Shop store locations

Stop & Shop Partners With Boston Bruins David ‘Pasta’ Pastrňák to Launch Limited Edition Penne2021-10-05T19:19:58-04:00

Albert Heijn expands Streeckgenoten Local Product Range

Dutch grocer Albert Heijn is adding new local products to its Retail Brand range Streeckgenoten. 14 new cheeses will be added and Albert Heijn will be working with nine new cheesemakers, including the Limburg cheese makers Tebben, who make the striking newcomer buffalo mozzarella from Dutch buffalo dairy. Albert Heijn places a strong emphasis on

Albert Heijn expands Streeckgenoten Local Product Range2021-10-05T19:20:56-04:00

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Studio 3B Contemporary Home Decor

Bed Bath & Beyond today announced the launch of Studio 3B, a new Retail Brand line of contemporary home décor inspired by modern design, Studio 3B helps customers "home, happier" by offering approachable, modern designs for everyday living. A curated collection of casual, warm and inviting homeware, Studio 3B's subtly refined, on-trend assortment includes

Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Studio 3B Contemporary Home Decor2021-10-04T15:00:52-04:00

SPROUTS: Sr Manager Category – Our Brands

Job Description Overview Lead identifying, creating and delivering knock-out products within the Our Brands assortment portfolio. Lead cross-functional team meetings and create strong partnerships across the business to build trust and encourage better joint business making decisions in category strategy development. Lead product development for assigned categories and deliver a strategy that supports short

SPROUTS: Sr Manager Category – Our Brands2021-12-15T19:52:56-05:00

Retailers Commit to Fair Trade As Coffee Trend Continues

Late last week Fair Trade USA announced new and expanded commitments from partners on International Coffee Day and the celebration of its annual Just One Cup campaign challenging consumers and businesses alike to ask themselves, #DoesYourCoffeeDoMore? With 48% of new coffee launches making a sustainability claim, it has never been more important for retailers and brands to demonstrate

Retailers Commit to Fair Trade As Coffee Trend Continues2021-10-04T08:07:38-04:00