Earlier this month British retailer Tesco has outlined an ambitious plan for emissions reduction across its operations and value chain as it becomes one of the first retailers globally to have its *net-zero **science-based targets validated by the ***Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the official body that validates climate targets. Tesco’s targets include stretching
The Velocity Institute is conducting our annual Sustainability and Retailer-owned Brand (Private Brand) industry research. The survey focuses on the elements of Sustainability most relevant to the private brand industry: sustainable product/ manufacturing and sustainable packaging. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your time and input,
Meijer announced today it will host a Sustainability Summit this fall, expanding upon last year's inaugural event to give even more vendors nationwide the opportunity to showcase their environmentally-focused products for Meijer merchants to consider offering on shelves.This virtual event will be held Oct. 11-13 and seeks to engage suppliers with sustainable products in the food,
The Sustainability Summit 2023 is getting closer by the day, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all
Loblaw-owned Brand President's Choice has introduced a new addition to the frozen pizza aisle: the all-new PC Black Label Frozen Pizzas. Every pizza is hand-tossed by skilled Pizzaiolos in Italy and made with premium ingredients. These stone-baked delights bring the true taste of Italy to Canadian homes. Say goodbye to dining out, as a
Lidl Great Britain (GB) has revealed that all its Lidl-owned brand tea bags are set to become fully compostable, helping tea enthusiasts across the country make more sustainable shopping choices. The move means customers will be able to enjoy their favorite cuppa knowing that they can dispose of the tea bags in food or green
Sainsbury’s has rolled out new cardboard hangers across its Tu Clothing Baby Retailer-owned Brand range, replacing five million plastic hangers and saving an impressive 103 tons of plastic from being used. The swap, a UK supermarket first, follows a successful trial and will be available in over 400 stores. The change has been made
CAREERS: Dollar Tree - Package Designer 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia Job Description The packaging and product designer is responsible for reviewing the technical requirements of corporate art as well as the availability of files. Develop reference documents for consistent representation throughout the team, design private brands, CPG, and product art, review, and proofing,
The Sustainability Summit 2023 is getting closer by the day, and we’re excited to see everyone again in Austin. Now is a great time to purchase your tickets and travel, and we hope to see you soon. The biggest announcement today is our first presentation. Over the next few weeks, we will reveal all
Late last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is “jettisoning dozens of its in-house brands as part of a significant reduction of its private-label operation as it works to fend off antitrust scrutiny and shore up profit.” It, however, appears that much of the Journal story is more assumption than fact. Matt
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