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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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Senator Calls for Criminal Investigation of Amazon Private Brand

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Senator Calls for Criminal Investigation of Amazon Private Brand2021-09-15T09:40:28-04:00

COVID-19 Driven Purchases Create Private Brand Trial

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]Below is the next guest post in our campaign to help the Private Brand community during these trying times. The post comes from Wesley Bean, SVP, Global Retail Network, Catalina. New categories of commodities are driving impressive growth in private brand purchases during the COVID-19 crisis. Shoppers aren’t stopping at traditional entry

COVID-19 Driven Purchases Create Private Brand Trial2021-09-15T09:40:28-04:00

Asda Redesigns Little Angels Baby

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_image src="https://myprivatebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/OurCreative_Image4-600x338.jpg" title_text="OurCreative_Image4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]In a crowded and competitive marketplace, Asda’s much-loved baby private brand Little Angels had become outdated, outgrowing its existing graphical toolkit, losing credibility, consistency, and brand ownership. With a loyal following of existing customers, the brand was fast losing market share as it struggled to gain trust

Asda Redesigns Little Angels Baby2021-09-15T09:40:28-04:00

Trader Joe’s Launches Implausible Protein Patties

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_image src="https://velocityinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/TraderJoesproteinpatties-600x400.jpg" _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0" admin_label="Image" title_text="TraderJoesproteinpatties"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]It may seem far outside the ordinary, implausible, even, but plant-based burgers have become one of the most popular food trends of the past few years, and there’s no sign of slowing down. Folks are increasingly going for meatless burgers for all kinds of

Trader Joe’s Launches Implausible Protein Patties2021-09-15T09:40:28-04:00

Amazon in the Age of COVID – Bezos Shareholder Letter

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6"]This week Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos published his annual shareholder letter. Take a minute to read the letter his thoughts provide some interesting insights into their culture and his thoughts during these historic and trying times. To our shareowners: One thing we’ve learned from the COVID-19 crisis is how important Amazon

Amazon in the Age of COVID – Bezos Shareholder Letter2021-09-15T09:40:29-04:00

Perrigo Q1 Net Sales Increase 14.2%

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.6" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0"]OTC & health and wellness private brand manufacturer Perrigo today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2020. President and CEO Murray S. Kessler commented, ”During these unprecedented times, I am honored to be surrounded by our more than 11,000 dedicated employees who are making tremendous sacrifices to

Perrigo Q1 Net Sales Increase 14.2%2021-09-15T09:40:29-04:00

Autozone: Sr. Marketing Manager – Private Brand

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Autozone: Sr. Marketing Manager – Private Brand2021-12-15T20:03:25-05:00

Petsmart – Sr. Brand Manager – Private Brand

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.6"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.6" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.6" hover_enabled="0"]Our Proprietary Brands team focuses on building brands that are exclusive to PetSmart and that pet parents and pets love.  Our team partners with product development, merchandising, product design, product integrity and global sourcing to bring the brand essence to life in product form.  The Brand Director plays

Petsmart – Sr. Brand Manager – Private Brand2021-12-15T20:03:27-05:00

Caseys General Store – Private Brands Business Manager

At Casey's, our purpose is to make life better for our guests and communities every day. Since our founding in 1959, we have grown to become one of the largest convenience store retailers and pizza chains in the United States. We provide freshly prepared foods, quality fuel, and friendly service to the communities where we

Caseys General Store – Private Brands Business Manager2022-02-16T09:19:02-05:00

Wakefern Promotes Laura Kind to Vice President of Brand Strategy

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage banners, announced the promotion of Laura Kind to Vice President of

Wakefern Promotes Laura Kind to Vice President of Brand Strategy2021-09-15T09:40:29-04:00

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