George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited jointly announced this week the appointment of Mr. Per Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw. Mr. Bank will formally join the company by Q1 2024. The appointment follows a global talent search initiated in August 2022 in anticipation of Robert Sawyer’s planned retirement as Loblaw’s
If you missed yesterday's Velocity Institute Innovate 2023 Virtual Summit, it is now available on demand. Join the more than 200 global attendees who enjoyed the the hyper-focused event on innovation and Retail–owned Brands. Innovation and Retail-Owned Brands Christopher Durham will present a look at Velocity Institute's recently completed
Sam’s Club’s Retail-owned Brand (private brand) Member’s Mark brand is purpose-driven. The purpose is to provide the highest quality products that are good both for people and the planet. This Earth Day, Sam’s Club is marking another milestone in its journey toward becoming a regenerative company. Take a look at some of their latest
Retailer At Home announced this week the launch of its new Retail-owned Brand” (private brand) Found & Fable. This traveled, eclectic and artisan-inspired brand focuses on global inspiration and international design. Shoppers can bring global destinations to their homes with furniture, bedding, storage, rugs, wall décor, and more from this collection. “Our new, exclusive Found
FREE Virtual Summit Begins Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 10:00AM EDT This 2-hour fast-paced FREE online event is hyper-focused on innovation and Retail–owned Brands. Highlighting the trends, strategies, and emerging insights private brand retailers and manufacturers need to innovate and manage their brands and products. REGISTER FREE! Featuring Executives From AGENDA
During Earth Month and year-round, sustainability touches Minneapolis-based retailer Target’s entire business. It shows up in how they source and design products, invest in their team and communities, develop partnerships in the supply chain and power stores. It all matters, and it’s all woven into their enterprise-wide sustainability strategy, Target Forward. “Our guests appreciate
Inspired by the sweetness of springtime, this festive Retail-owned Brand (Private brand) Easter bark from Williams Sonoma is embellished with pastel candy pearls and sparkling edible glitter. Carrying forward the retro look of previous seasonal candy tins, this confection tin continues the mid-century look with nostalgic typography and playful illustrations. As always, the intent
In an industry-first, British grocer Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging - creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals. The change is in collaboration with leading packaging manufacturer Faerch and will see customer-recovered PET trays - collected via European curbside waste -
Welcome to Velocity Talks a weekly interview series in which Velocity Institute President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders from around the world. This week we chat with Morgan Drummond, Sr Director Private Label, Misfits Market.. If you would like to join
This years Vertex Awards will officially be presented in May at ceremonies in Charlotte, NC and Amsterdam. The Vertex Awards ceremonies will bring the entire Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry together to celebrate the winners of the 10th Anniversary Vertex Awards. ALL retailers, manufacturers, agencies, and solution partners are invited to join us.
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