WATCH THE INTERVIEW In this episode of Velocity Talks, Christopher Durham, president of the Velocity Institute, invites Kim Carswell to dive deep into the nuances of private branding, sustainability, and packaging innovation. These show notes present an overview of Kim's illustrious career, her current endeavors, and her insights into the future of sustainable
REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Join us for the FREE online summit to explore AI and its potential uses and pitfalls for private brands and retail. Presentations will include AI trailblazers, apologists, analysts, and thought leaders. Retailer-owned Brands are at an inflection point with AI. Retail executives
WATCH NOW! In this episode of Velocity This Week, Christopher Durham brings the latest news in the world of retailer-owned brands / private brand /private label. He discusses the viral success of Walgreens' gummy mango candy on TikTok, Target's relaunch of their up&up brand with higher quality standards, Good Food Holdings' introduction of their
WATCH THE INTERVIEW In this engaging episode of Velocity Talks, host Christopher Durham sits down with Justin Honaman from Amazon to delve into the intersection of retail, private branding, technology, and sustainability. As a pivotal figure at Amazon Web Services with expertise in worldwide retail and consumer goods, Justin offers profound insights on
Are you or is there someone in your organization who is an experienced and dynamic speaker who can help retail and private brand professionals develop strategies, skills, and a mindset that drives private brand excellence? If so, we invite you to speak at the Velocity Conference + Innovation Expo when it returns to Charlotte,
WATCH NOW! This Week in Private Brand: Beauty, Pets, and More Welcome to Velocity This Week, Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. This is our weekly look inside the world of Retailer-owned Brand news with a healthy dose of insights and opinions. In this week's edition, we have exciting stories on pets and beauty, highlighting
The Velocity Conference + Expo will be held May 13-15, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel + Conference Center in Charlotte, NC. The conference will present Executives from the world's largest retailers, thought leaders, and solution partners delivering actionable insights into the future of private brands. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze packages
REGISTER NOW! FEBRUARY 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Join us for the FREE online summit to explore AI and its potential uses and pitfalls for private brands and retail. Presentations will include AI trailblazers, apologists, analysts, and thought leaders. Retailer-owned Brands are at an inflection point with AI. Retail executives
WATCH NOW! Retailer-owned brands / private brands are increasingly becoming a force to reckon with in the consumer market, driven by their unique ability to offer distinctive products that resonate with shoppers. From Trader Joe's customer-acclaimed snacks to JCPenney's philanthropic clothing line, the push for private labels is reimagining retail boundaries and consumer
WATCH THE INTERVIEW The retail landscape is continually evolving, with new trends and challenges emerging as businesses strive to stay competitive and meet consumer demands. Private brands, also known as Retailer-owned brands, are an integral part of this dynamic industry. In a recent episode of Velocity Talks, Christopher Durham, president of the Velocity
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