On Friday, Amazon and iRobot announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire robotic vacuum brand iRobot. The move by the online retailer adds the brand to the Amazon portfolio of private brands and continues to demonstrate Amazon's commitment to owning and managing brands.iRobot has a history of
Celebrating some of life's most important milestones with Aldi has become an Aldi thing among our biggest fans. In fact, they've shown their #ALDILove with Aldi-themed marriage proposals, engagement photos, birthdays and even baby showers. Now, one lucky couple will have the chance to get married in the discount grocer's aisles with the Aldi-themed wedding
F.a.e. by Thrive Market, which stands for “for all everywhere,” features 26 sku’s including body care, skincare, haircare, and sun care products. The range includes shampoos, body washes, facial oils, body lotions, conditioners, and sunscreen sprays each priced from $6.99 to $9.99. The products does not contain parabens, phthalates, silicones or synthetic dyes and
Discount grocer Aldi UK is launching a nationwide hunt for an official beer taster to review its new range of beers, lagers and ciders launching on September 15th. The successful applicant will receive a selection of beers that will need to be tested, reviewed, and consumed, helping to guide and inform Aldi bosses ahead
7-Eleven knows its customers love to sport the season's hottest looks no matter where they are or what they’re doing. To keep its fans looking fresh, the convenience retailer is dropping a limited-edition Retail BRand (private brand) apparel collection with Overtime and Easy Otabor, a designer, entrepreneur and art curator.The collection, Overtime x 7-Eleven curated by Easy Otabor,
From September, British retailer Waitrose will remove best before dates on nearly 500 fresh products, including root vegetables, fruits such as grapes, citrus, apples, and indoor plants. The removal of best before dates is designed to reduce the volume of food waste occurring in UK households by inviting customers to use their own judgment.
The Vitamin Shoppe announced today a partnership with Follett Higher Education Group to bring high-quality health and wellness solutions to campus bookstores around the United States. Follett is North America's largest campus store operator, serving over 1,100 colleges and universities as a one-stop shop for class and campus living. Beginning this month, The Vitamin
As Retail Brands (Private Brands) continue to grow data company Numerator has released a new study that examines trends across channels, retailers, consumer groups and product types. Overall, while smaller format grocery retailers lead in private brand share, Walmart dominates in household penetration with four of the top five brands in their portfolio. And
Gopuff, the fast-growing rapid delivery retailer launched its first (Retail Brand) private brand program in 2022, aptly called ‘Basically’, which includes everything from bottled water to batteries. Basically, whatever you need – they have it. The Basically brand architecture is very clever. Colorful geometric patterning lays the groundwork for this capable and refreshing new brand.
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