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.

Equator Design Promotes Senior Leaders

Agency Equator Design announced last week the appointment of Matt Caldwell to the role of Managing Director, as Phil Jones moves into the role of USA VP of Client Engagement. The firm which is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom,  has US studios in Chicago in Cincinnati as well as three additional offices in Nottingham, Dublin

Equator Design Promotes Senior Leaders2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

HorizonScan Integrates with Oracle Retail

FoodChain ID has entered into a software development relationship with Oracle Retail. The collaboration aims to develop and integrate a system for automatic hazard identification and risk assessment into the Oracle Retail Brand Compliance Management Cloud Service (ORBC) platform. FoodChain ID is a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN). "This integration will transform the way food retailers

HorizonScan Integrates with Oracle Retail2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

Pho, Pho, Pho – Trader Joes Warms Up the Season!

Warm, savory, and filled with satisfyingly silky textures, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more comforting comfort food than pho (pronounced fuh, for the record). Since its creation in late 19th century Vietnam, pho has turned into a certified foodie phenomenon and a staple of noodle shop menus the world over. Of course, one doesn’t always

Pho, Pho, Pho – Trader Joes Warms Up the Season!2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

Private Brand Leads in New Asda Sustainability Store

UK retailer Asda has opened its new sustainability trial store and unveiled a new plastics reduction strategy with a promise that customers will not pay more for greener options. The store is designed to help shoppers reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease and Asda estimates the numerous initiatives being trialed in Middleton will save one

Private Brand Leads in New Asda Sustainability Store2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

Waitrose Lowers Private Brand Prices

Waitrose is lowering the prices of over 200 of its most popular private brand products by an average of more than 15%. The cuts quickly follow the John Lewis Partnership’s Plan, which pledged to give affordable quality to customers. The price reductions will apply to a range of everyday items, from meat to fresh fruit and vegetables,

Waitrose Lowers Private Brand Prices2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

Kohl’s FLX’s With New Athleisure Private Brand

Kohls announced this week the launch of a new specialty athleisure private brand, FLX, available beginning March 2021. With offerings for both men and women, FLX, pronounced “flex,” is a modern athleisure brand featuring stylish active separates made with high-quality performance fabrics and functional details. In addition to a year-round collection of core apparel —

Kohl’s FLX’s With New Athleisure Private Brand2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers to Speak at WISE Virtual Annual Meeting

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49ers Offensive Assistant Coach Katie Sowers to Speak at WISE Virtual Annual Meeting2021-09-15T09:39:43-04:00

Spartan Nash – Manager, Product Development

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Spartan Nash – Manager, Product Development2021-12-15T20:02:48-05:00

Whole Foods Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

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Whole Foods Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 20212021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00

7-Eleven Energizes With Triton Private Brand Energy Drink

7‑Eleven is on a bit of a private brand beverage binge. In the last two years, the Texas-based convenience retailer has introduced energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk, and cold-pressed juices. The latest to join the portfolio is Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers' desire for a sugar-free

7-Eleven Energizes With Triton Private Brand Energy Drink2021-09-15T09:39:44-04:00