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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.
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Join a Velocity Roundtable and Meet Private Brand Retailers, Thought leaders and Executives

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Join a Velocity Roundtable and Meet Private Brand Retailers, Thought leaders and Executives2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Target’s Inclusive Costumes are Back with *Double* the Halloween Fun

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Target’s Inclusive Costumes are Back with *Double* the Halloween Fun2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Kroger Receives FDA Approval for COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit

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Kroger Receives FDA Approval for COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Carrefour’s Tatiana Ryfer to present at Velocity Global

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Carrefour’s Tatiana Ryfer to present at Velocity Global2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Aldi China Launches Premium Rice Brands

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Aldi China Launches Premium Rice Brands2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Private Brand Takes Center Stage in Sobey’s New Project Horizon

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Private Brand Takes Center Stage in Sobey’s New Project Horizon2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

COVID-19 Impact Speakers Announced for the Velocity Conference

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COVID-19 Impact Speakers Announced for the Velocity Conference2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Chewy – Brand Manager, Private Label

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Chewy – Brand Manager, Private Label2021-12-15T20:03:05-05:00

VELOCITY NEW PRESENTATION ALERT: How Aldi & Lidl are defining Private Brand in Europe.

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VELOCITY NEW PRESENTATION ALERT: How Aldi & Lidl are defining Private Brand in Europe.2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Trader Joe’s Committed to Changing Racist Branding

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Trader Joe’s Committed to Changing Racist Branding2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

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