Branding
Harvey Nichols Sparkles with Private Brand Christmas Collection
Harvey Nichols new chic, fun, and a little risqué private brand package designs created by Smith &+ Village were something naughty under the Christmas tree for Harvey Nichols. The Christmas Balls range got bigger, with Nutty Balls joining Jingle, Snow and Boozy for the ultimate naughty treat. Gorgeous, keep forever hat boxes cut a dash under the most demanding fashionistas’ trees. The team’s work on the iconic department store’s private brand foodie range means it echoes the brand’s fashion and lifestyle credentials, with products that are inspirational, outstandingly relevant and drop-dead desirable. The ‘fearlessly stylish collection of gifts you can
Waitrose Launches New Holistic Living Private Brand Range
Last week British grocer Waitrose launched a new private brand range designed for Holistic Living - which brings together a number of different health-focused products to help people live a more balanced lifestyle. The new Waitrose Gut Health range is the UK’s first own brand range to have a certified gut health claim. The range of 11 new lines has been proven to help maintain a healthy and balanced digestive system and are a selection of delicious tasting fruity smoothies, juices and kefir products that introduce bacteria to the gut and create an environment where they can prosper. Joanne Lunn, Nutrition
Sainsbury’s Redesigns SO Organic
UK grocer Sainsbury’s and London based design agency BrandMe have introduced a redesign of the iconic early 2000s, Sainsbury’s SO Organic brand design. The updated design brings a strong tone of voice to stand out from the crowd. The new identity-led redesign focuses on building an enticing brand experience, encouraging consumers to get back in touch with nature and celebrate the genuine imperfection of organic produce, all while reassuring them of the premium quality and expertise that the Sainsbury’s name brings to the range.
Sam’s Club Hires Private Brand Magic Makers (Seriously, It’s a Thing!)
Over the last year, Walmart owned club store Sam’s Club has featured its associates on its official news/blog Sam’s Club News. Their latest post features a look at Jonathan Stiers Creative Director for the retailer’s Vertex Award-winning private brand Member’s Mark packaging. Sam’s Club Hires Magic Makers (Seriously, It’s a Thing!) What if we told you it was someone’s job at Sam’s Club to make you believe? Most of us would probably say we don’t believe in magic. It’s just kid stuff. Enter Sam’s Club’s magic maker… yes, that job really exists! Meet Jonathan Stiers. His real title is Creative Director
Williams Sonoma Celebrates the Holidays with Vintage Tins
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Pantone’s Colors of the Year reflect ‘resilience and hope’ for 2021
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Petco Celebrates the Holidays With Matching Pajamas
San Diego, California based pet retailer Petco is helping pet owners celebrate the holidays with three different matching pajama sets for adults ($22), children ($18), and dogs ($15) in their Holiday Tails private brand winter collection. The festive designs include snowflake, red and black tartan, and a multi-colored holiday-themed set with candy canes, gingerbread men, reindeer, and Christmas trees. Or shoppers may love matching hats are the perfect both themselves and their dogs since they say “I love my human” and “I love my dog” on them.
Albert Heijn Innovates With Culii
For those who want to eat special food this Christmas period but do not want to spend that long in the kitchen, Ahold Delhaize owned Dutch grocer Albert Heijn will introduce a new private brand range in December: Culii. Culii is available in starters, side dishes, main courses, and desserts for two people, with special ingredients and surprising culinary combinations. Each dish consists of different components, with which customers can put an extra tasty meal on the table in an instant. Culii is available all year round with varying flavors according to the season, such as crayfish cocktail with avocado cream,
JCPenney Launches Stylus in a Effort to Innovate
Late last week beleaguered department store retailer JCPenney announced the introduction of Stylus apparel private brand. This brand is part of an all-new styleisure apparel line that is designed to comfortably elevate the everyday. The Stylus brand is attempting to be the leader in this new fashion mindset that enables customers to dress effortlessly with both comfort and style. Not to be confused with athleisure, Stylus provides the style and comfort shoppers are craving in their multifaceted daily lives, creating a solution that reaches beyond the activewear category. Stylus’s all-day comfort plus style versatility reflects how JCPenney customers
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year at Aldi
The mornings are getting darker, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping, so thoughts of course turn to…. Christmas! As the most wonderful time of the year nears and the same old dull lunches simply won’t cut it anymore, Aldi UK is here to make lunches merry and bright with its festive food to go range, including six delectable and delicious Christmas sandwiches and wraps, available in stores from 1st November. Having sold a record number of sandwiches in the lead up to Christmas last year, Aldi is returning five festive favorites and is adding a Plant Menu Vegan
