For the 10th anniversary edition of the Vertex Awards, we have expanded the international voice and added judges from around the world to expand the global perspective of the judging panel. This year’s panel of 24 judges includes design luminaries from eight countries each tasked with holding entrants to the higher standards for design. Standards
Lassonde Industries Inc., a manufacturer of fruit juices and drinks has confirmed the expansion of its Mountain Home Industrial Park location, according to a news release. The $55 million project includes the construction of a new facility as well as the addition of a new production line. ‘’We are grateful to Henderson County for
Since pioneering the warehouse club model in New England in 1984, East Coast warehouse club operator BJ’s Wholesale Club Since has grown their footprint to large-format, high volume warehouse clubs spanning 18 states. The Vertex Award winning retailer continues its commitment to Retail-owned Brands and their growth with the four jobs below. Own Brand Manager-
Online pet retailer Chewy shared its third-quarter earnings on December 8 for the three-month period ended October 30. In it, the retailer detailed double-digit net sales growth compared to the same period in fiscal 2021. Net sales for Chewy in the third quarter came to $2.53 billion, up 14.5% from $2.21 billion in the third
Edgewell Personal Care Company announced this week that its Retail-owned Brand (private label) business unit, previously known as Private Brands Group, is now Edgewell Custom Brands. With this comes a new, more modern look and a refreshed online presence. Formerly known as Personna.com, the new website can now be found at EdgewellCustomBrands.com. This change
More than 270 registrants joined us from 17 countries around the world to discuss the current state of the Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry. The presentation decks are below State of the Industry - Inside the New Industry Research Christopher Durham, President - VELOCITY INSTITUTE Durham, President of
Enter today and save up to $200 with the Early Bird Rate! (expires 12.16.2022) Since 2012, The Vertex Awards has honored innovative Retail-Owned Brand /private brand/private label /own brand design that demonstrates groundbreaking design solutions to consumer problems. We have proved that strategic, beautiful, creative execution can produce extraordinary results. The Vertex Awards is
Kroger announced last week the opening of the 1,000th Murray's Cheese shop in Kroger banner stores, bringing Murray's shops to more than 30 states across America. In 2017 Kroger acquired Murrays and brought it into the retailer's portfolio. Murray's Shop-in-Shops debuted in Kroger stores in 2008 each designed to create the customer experience that Murray's
British retailer Marks and Spencer and Nails.INC have joined forces to bring a collab to their fans – the retailer's much-loved Percy Pig candy mascot is featured in this nail polish duo. M&S announced the product release on its Instagram this week, with thousands of fans responding. "Sold out everywhere," commented one frustrated shopper. Hundreds
This Holiday season, Texas-based grocer H-E-B is supporting its flavor-focused collection “Flavor Favorites” with commercials that celebrate the product and its story. The first highlights their H-E-B Flavor Favorite Holiday Candles.
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