About Christopher Durham

Christopher Durham is the president of the Velocity Institute. Prior to this he founded the groundbreaking site My Private Brand. He is the co-founder of The Vertex Awards. He began his retail career building brands at Food Lion and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Durham has worked with retailers around the world, including Albertsons, Family Dollar, Petco, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Metro Canada. Durham has published seven definitive books on private brands, including Fifty2: The My Private Brand Project and Vanguard: Vintage Originals.

Kroger CIO Yael Cossett Shares Seamless Strategy

Heather Haddon reporter at the Wall Street Journal interviews Yael Cossett Chief Digital Officer at Kroger ALast week at the Groceryshop 2022 convening in Las Vegas, Kroger Co. Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President Yael Cosset shared the grocer's seamless strategy and changes in shopping trends."We know our customers have different needs based

Kroger CIO Yael Cossett Shares Seamless Strategy2022-09-25T16:45:24-04:00

Trader Joe’s Celebrates Fall with Salted Maple Ice Cream

For our latest autumnal indulgence, we’re reaching for the freezer. That’s because Trader joe's has tapped into a new, limited-edition Retail Brand (private brand) Ice Cream flavor that is sure to become a customer favorite—Salted Maple! Mmmm... mmmaple. Made by the same supplier responsible for some of the retailers past holiday hits, Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s Celebrates Fall with Salted Maple Ice Cream2022-09-25T16:44:19-04:00

Sprouts Farmers Market: Product Sourcing Manager, Our Brands

Req ID: 207953 Geographic Location: Phoenix, Arizona Sprouts Location: 9900 - Corp HQ Position Type: Full-Time Overview The Our Brands Team is growing and looking to add a Sourcing Manager to our team to drive continuous improvement of existing Sprouts Branded products (Our Brands) and to support product development by focusing on driving better buying

Sprouts Farmers Market: Product Sourcing Manager, Our Brands2022-09-25T16:41:04-04:00

Velocity Talks with Juli Lassow: Sustainability Summit Preview

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. The series has taken a break through the summer and we are back for the fall. This week begins a

Velocity Talks with Juli Lassow: Sustainability Summit Preview2022-09-22T19:47:10-04:00

Aldi UK Launches Brrriliant New Ice Cream

Calling all ice-cream fans – Aldi UK is launching a tasty new range of Retail Brand (private brand) Ice Cream Tubs (£2.29, 480ml) inspired by well-loved chocolate brands Dairy Milk, Oreo and Flake. From September 19th, shoppers can say hello to creamy, cost-effective post dinner treats, coming in at 30% cheaper than their counterparts! Available

Aldi UK Launches Brrriliant New Ice Cream2022-09-22T16:35:18-04:00

COOP: Head of Product Development

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom JOB DESCRIPTION Head of Product Development £80,000 - £90,000 plus benefits (Work Level 4) Manchester city centre We’re now working in a hybrid way, with colleagues dividing their time between home/remote working and the office. You can find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy We’re looking for

COOP: Head of Product Development2022-09-22T15:52:50-04:00

25 Days to the Velocity Sustainability 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 Summit is a Private Brand/ Private Label

25 Days to the Velocity Sustainability Summit2022-09-21T20:12:58-04:00

Daymon Retail Insights Reveals ‘JOYment’ Megatrend

In their latest Daymon Retail Insights report, the team from Daymon explored how retailers are seeking to cultivate memorable experiences for consumers, providing joy, fun and escapism while also fitting into their daily routines – a megatrend known as ‘JOYment’. The report explores the three different journeys that JOYment can take in terms of consumer

Daymon Retail Insights Reveals ‘JOYment’ Megatrend2022-09-21T20:05:19-04:00

WHOLE FOODS: Senior Director, Sourcing – Exclusive Brands / Private Label

Job Description Whole Foods Market is the premiere lifestyle grocery destination. At the heart of the Company Mission and Purpose is the work we do to source the very best products in a manner which is a win for our shoppers, a win for the planet, and a win for our stakeholders. Every member of

WHOLE FOODS: Senior Director, Sourcing – Exclusive Brands / Private Label2022-09-21T19:47:57-04:00

Boots Launches New ‘Everyday’ Range

Walgreens-owned British drugstore chain Boots announced earlier this month the launch of its new low-price Retail Brand (private brand) "Everyday" a range of essential products. The lines are all priced at £1.50 or less and include 60 essentials across toiletries, skin care, dental, haircare, and period products. In addition to being affordable, the new

Boots Launches New ‘Everyday’ Range2022-09-20T19:27:37-04:00