Tesco yesterday strengthened its ambition to tackle climate change by setting out a new commitment of net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, including those generated by the products it sells and across its supply chains, in line with the UN’s aspiration of keeping global warming below 1.5C. The new commitment comes
Join us for a conversation with Amazon Vice President of Entertainment Devices and Services, Daniel Rausch, to hear more about the launch of new Fire TV retail brand devices—including the first Amazon-built Fire TVs and how deep integration with Alexa creates a smarter TV experience. Amazon Vice President of Entertainment Devices
UK Retaielr Waitrose is introducing five new wines to its successful ‘Loved & Found’ range this month. The new additions, which are available in shops and online at Waitrose Cellar, are curated by our expert buying team and represent lesser-known grape varieties from South Africa, Italy and Portugal. The Loved & Found range launched
If you missed last week's RBI Innovation Summit, all of the presentations are now available to view On Demand. With more than 2 dozen executive speakers you will not want to miss this exciting event. Watch Now!
UK online retailer Ocado Retail has launched a new range of retail brand (private brand) household & cleaning products including 70” SKU’s, ranging from trash bags and foil to laundry and cleaning sprays. The line also includes plant-based antibacterial wipes, 100% recycled and compostable refuse sacks, non-PVC and recyclable cling film. The new packaging
RBI Talks with CHRIS SKYERS VP WAKEFERN On 9.22.21 My Private Brand became the Retail Brands Insitute and My Private Brand Talks became RBI Talks. Welcome to My Private Brand Talks a weekly interview series in which I will discuss the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and
Innovative products, experiences and partnerships are crucial to the future of Retail Brands. That message was delivered loud and clear by speakers during the closing day of the online Velocity Institute (RBI) Innovation Summit, which drew some 750 registrants across 37 countries. Broadening the Discussion “I try to broaden the innovation discussion beyond
Albertsons Companies, Inc. received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals. The company was recognized in the “Retailer” category for launching new Safer Choice-certified Own Brands products, raising awareness of the Safer Choice certification, and
Private label is dead. Private brand will become Retail Brands! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — September 22, 2021— The Velocity Institute (RBI) launched today as a new global professional membership organization committed to advancing retailers and their brands across all categories and channels. Christopher Durham, president of RBI, announced in front of more than 600+ industry executives at
Retailers are breaking down barriers in positioning their brands for innovation. That is the takeaway from day one of the Velocity Institute (RBI) online Innovation Summit, which drew close to 700 attendees across 37 countries. It featured presentations from speakers at companies including Kroger Co., CVS Health, Longo’s and Sobey’s. “Private Brands like those
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