Business
CMX Launches Platform for Integrated Quality & Product Private Brand Management
CMX, a provider of Enterprise Quality Management Solutions (EQMS) for supply chain management and operational execution, today introduced CMX1 for Grocery, featuring an integrated quality and Retail Brand (private brand) product management solution designed for grocers. Available now, CMX1 for Grocery combines workflow automation and collaboration tools to enable grocers to scale their private brand offerings, improve product quality, manage risk, and ensure ongoing supplier compliance and food safety. The new private brand product management solution streamlines and automates the end-to-end process for vetting and onboarding suppliers, authoring product specifications, and approving facilities for production. It enables grocers to
Daymon Promotes Aimee Becker & Jim Griffin
This week Daymon announced key changes to their executive team, with the promotion of Aimee Becker to Executive Vice President of Global Brand Solutions and Jim Griffin to Executive Vice President of Sales, North America. As EVP of Global Brand Solutions, Aimee will build upon her more than 10 years of experience at Daymon, including as head of our Strategic Advisory team, to provide brand-building strategy and expertise to our partners worldwide. Aimee brings over 20 years of in-depth industry experience to this role, with her career spanning across all channels and disciplines of brand development. As EVP of Sales,
Massmart acquires appliance brand Eiger
South African retailer Massmart has acquired appliance brand Eiger, as part of its move expand its Retail Brand (private brand) portfolio. Eiger appliances are now available in-store and online at Makro, Game and Builders stores. While the brand has been available at a number of other retailers up until this point, the acquisition will see it becoming exclusive to Massmart retailers. The acquisition follows Massmart’s analysis of South Africa’s appliance market “Through our ongoing research, we identified a clear gap in South Africa for a brand of well-priced, beautifully designed small appliances that not only have all the features
Mark Tritton out at Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond today announced significant changes to the Retailer's senior leadership to focus on reversing recent results, addressing supply chain and inventory, and strengthening its balance sheet. Sue Gove, an Independent Director on the Company's Board of Directors and Chair of the Board's Strategy Committee, has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Mark Tritton, who has left his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board. Harriet Edelman, Independent Chair of the Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Board of Directors, said: "After thorough consideration, the Board determined that it was
Kroger Announces State-of-the-Art Aseptic Milk Line Debut in Ohio
Kroger announced a 35,000 square-foot expansion at Tamarack Farms Dairy to support the implementation of a state-of-the-art aseptic milk line, capable of manufacturing products such as half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamers and Carbmaster milk beverage. The new line will allow the facility to support over 150 jobs. "We are so pleased to see this continued investment in Newark," said Doug Blacksten, Senior Director of Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Kroger. "Kroger is Fresh for Everyone, and that means we are committed to sourcing and manufacturing only the best and freshest products. This cutting-edge innovation at Tamarack Farms
Save A Lot Celebrates Summer With A Private Brand Challenge
With grocery prices at a 40-year high, the temperature isn’t the only thing rising this summer. To help Americans lower their grocery bills, Discount grocer Save A Lot has revealed the eight summer barbecue staples that can save shoppers up to 45% when they switch to Retail Brands (private brands).“We know everyone’s wallets are being squeezed by skyrocketing gas prices, bigger bills at restaurants and ‘shrinkflation’ from national food brands,” said Tim Schroder, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Save A Lot. “At Save A Lot, we want people to feel like there’s still room to enjoy summer. We’re inviting
The Fresh Market Kicks off July with 40th Anniversary Celebration
Greensboro based specialty grocer The Fresh Market is kicking off the best summer celebration ever and marking a milestone in the company's history. The company will commemorate its 40th anniversary beginning on July 1 with an array of special deals, a 4th of July meal, and exclusive products for its guests including a chance to win the golden ticket and a $40 gift card through two anniversary chocolate bars! Special, limited-edition product offerings The retailer is selling a curated collection of exclusive items created in partnership with its vendors that can only be found at The Fresh Market for a
Ingredient Costs Increases Force AEON To Raise Private Brand Prices
As raw material prices continue to rise Japanese retailer AEON, announced that it will raise prices for three of its Retail Brand (private brand) products. Aeon will raise the prices of TOPVALU mayonnaise, cup noodles, and tissue paper this month. The price increase is 40 yen for mayonnaise, 10 yen for cup noodles, and 7 yen for tissue paper, excluding tax, of which mayonnaise ranges from 158 yen to 198 yen. The retailer has kept prices unchanged for its more than 5,000 own brand products since September last year, while the prices of national brand have consistently risen. AEON
Kroger Private Brands Up 6.3% in Q1 2022
The Kroger Co. today reported its first-quarter 2022 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital initiatives continue to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. "Kroger achieved strong first-quarter results as we successfully executed on our strategy of Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital. We are incredibly proud of our associates who continue to put the customer at the center of everything we do. Our team is doing an outstanding job managing costs in an inflationary environment, which is allowing us to continue to invest in our associates while providing our customers the
Bed Bath & Beyond Partners with Rebuilding Together
Bed Bath & Beyond and Rebuilding Together this week announced a partnership to provide no-cost home repairs and essential household items for local neighbors in need in communities across the country. The partnership kicked off in Ringwood, NJ today with Associates representing local Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY and Harmon Face Values stores, as well as from corporate headquarters in Union, N.J., volunteering in support of several local homeowners.Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is partnering with Rebuilding Together as part of its ongoing initiative to provide a sense of home to the people and communities they serve. Along with providing critical home
