America’s largest traditional grocer The Kroger Co. is making a bid for rival grocer Albertsons Companies Inc., a move which seems likely to face heavy antitrust scrutiny. Bloomberg broke the story Thursday that Kroger and Albertson’s were in merger talks, with a deal that could be announced as soon as Friday. The combined retailers
In an effort to help consumers curtail the “pink tax” Woonsocket Rhode Island-based healthcare/drug chain CVS Health will drop prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better Retail Brand (private brand) tampons, liners, menstrual pads, and cups. The move is designed to help close the price gap between women’s and men’s personal health
This season at IKEA, the iconic retailer is in the mood to celebrate the magic of the holidays with a new Retail Brand (private brand) winter collection, VINTERFINT 2022. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore and handicraft, it has everything you need to turn your home into a holiday wonderland. The new IKEA winter collection, VINTERFINT 2022,
This week Great Britain-based Lidl GB committed to selling 100% free-range eggs by the end of 2024, reinforcing its commitment to the welfare and conditions in which hens are housed. Lidl has long been focused on offering the highest quality products at the most affordable prices, which means the products it sells are all sourced
Hurry! 5 Days left to the Summit Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event. The
As Americans start making plans to entertain at home, discount grocer ALDI has announced they will be dropping prices on dozens of top-selling Retail Brand (private brand) and a selection of manufacturer-branded items, including fresh and frozen vegetables, baking ingredients, ground beef, bacon, and cheese. “We know saving money has never been more important, and
The Kroger Co. announced this week the launch of its Our Brands Innovation Summit, a program to enhance and accelerate the selection of private brand items sold across the Kroger Family of Companies. The program is open to store brand suppliers of food and beverage, health and beauty, packaging and more. The summit supports the
Join us for the 2022 Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit, October 18-19, 2022 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Summit will bring the excitement of live in-person events back with a gathering in Cincinnati. Kroger, RiteAid, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, United Dairy Farm will headline this years groundbreaking event. The Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label
Footwear retailer DSW has debuted a new collection and brand muse from its Retail Brand (private brand, Crown Vintage—actor, producer, and entrepreneur Emma Roberts. Crown Vintage, a full-family footwear brand that spans handbags and accessories, launched at DSW in 2008 as a denim-friendly brand for a more relaxed way of life. Defined by creativity, curiosity,
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