Today we are excited to announce that tickets for the Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo 2023 in Charlotte, NC are officially on sale. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Running May 16-18, 2023, Velocity will bring together industry leaders to BOLDLY accelerate the pace of change in the wake of Covid and uncover Retail-owned
Please will join us for our first event of 2023 the FREE Velocity Florida Meetup, on March 23, 2023. Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers & Solution Partners at the Funky Buddha Brewery. This networking event is designed to bring the private brand industry together over craft brew, cocktails, and conversation.
Plant Pioneers, successful plant-based brand offering by British grocer Sainsbury’s, has received a major update courtesy of design agency Foster & Baylis. Originally appointed to create the Plant Pioneers identity back in 2019 and subsequently asked to refresh it in 2022, Foster & Baylis have seen this trailblazing brand grow from 10 SKUs to around
What you'll do...At Sam’s Club, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make to create the future of retail, from responsible sourcing to sustainability – and everything in between. As a Senior Manager II, Private Brand Packaging, you will be responsible for the development of
Kroger-subsidiary NC-based grocer Harris Teeter announced today that it will invite diverse product suppliers to apply to join a virtual Supplier Diversity Summit. The summit will occur March 28 - 30, 2023. The retailer will work to identify and increase sourcing from suppliers that are at least 51% owned, operated and managed by people who
Are you or is there someone in your organization who is an experienced and dynamic speaker who can help retail and private brand professionals develop strategies, skills, and a mindset that drives private brand excellence? If so, we invite you to speak at one of our 2023 events. Our 2023 calendar includes 7 cities:
Early last week John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended December 29, 2022. “During the second quarter, net sales increased over $21 million, or 8.3%, compared to last year’s second quarter, and we delivered strong bottom line growth as our diluted EPS increased 27.2% to
In celebration of Black History Month, Meijer launched a special collection of products featuring the art of three Black Midwestern artists – Dana Powell-Smith, Melina Brann and Shaunt'e Lewis – on products in every Meijer supercenter. The retailer will ultimately donate 5% of sales from the collection to Urban League
CVS Pharmacy announced last week the launch of one+other (pronounced ‘one another’) — a new inclusive beauty and personal care Retail-owned Brand (private brand) that celebrates and embraces individuality with self-care essentials that are simply fun to mix and match. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CVS Health,
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Minneapolis-based Target has unveiled 40 game-day staples that are priced under $5. This list makes it easier for the budget-conscious consumer to create that football spread and enjoy the big game. This promotion includes a selection of products from the retailer’s portfolio of brands Good & Gather,
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