Amazon Fresh, the grocery division of e-commerce giant Amazon, has announced that its entire selection of national and private brand eggs in the U.S. are now cage-free. Cage-free eggs indicate that hens are not kept in battery cages but allowed to move about the egg production barn, according to The Human League. “Amazon Fresh
The Kroger Co. this week outlined an updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) action plan to support the company's comprehensive ESG strategy and published its annual ESG report. "We live our purpose – to feed the human spirit – through Kroger's commitments to advance positive impacts for people and our planet and create more resilient
Kohl’s announced this week the launch of adaptive product offerings for adults offering individuals, regardless of ability, the access to style-forward, quality dressing options at a great value. The collection, designed in partnership with GAMUT Management - a consulting company for people with disabilities, includes thoughtfully integrated garment features with ease and comfort at
Today we are excited to announce that Juan De Paoli, Vice President of Our Brands, Kroger and Denise Osterhues, Senior Director, ESG – Sustainability & Social Impact, Kroger will keynote the Velocity Institute Sustainability Summit. the groundbreaking event will bring together the Retail Brand (private brand) industry to discuss the role sustainable packaging, ethical/equitable sourcing,
The BJ's Wholesale Club Retail Brand (private brand) team is dramatically growing and has posted six new private brand jobs. Recently hired Amanda Irish SVP/GM - Own Brands and Innovation at BJ’s announced the jobs on LinkedIn. “We have an exciting path ahead as we dramatically grow our Own Brand business and
Looking for fashion inspiration this fall — and beyond? Minneapolis based retailer Target has you covered. Introducing Future Collective — a new, first-of-its-kind Target Retail Brand (private brand) coming to select stores and Target.com on Sept. 11. Target’s well-known as a destination for accessible design and a selection of exclusive, national and private brands. Now
Late last week BJ’s Wholesale Club announced its list of Top 10 Toys for the 2022 holiday and the launch of its own collection of exclusive Berkley Jensen toys. These options will include classic wooden toys, imaginative play favorites, and cuddly stuffed animals. “We are super proud of the fact that this marks the
As we return to work after the summer and jump into a busy fall the Velocity Institute is excited to announce five groundbreaking events to help you network, learn and grow your business. VELOCITY INSTITUTE MEETUP BOSTON - FREE September 15 Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers &
This past Friday, September 09, 2022, Kroger Co. held its Q2 2022 Results Conference. The call led by Kroger executives Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO, and Gary Millerchip, CFO, detailed the retailer's successful Q2. The Kroger team delivered a strong performance during the quarter, fueled by their strategy Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital.
Kroger announced late last week Smart Way, a new opening price point Retail Brand (private brand). This range brings together a collection of products from 16 existing brands into one, easy-to-find identity brand. "As our customers face an ongoing inflationary environment, we know they are looking to stretch their dollars further than ever before,"
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