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Wakerfern Announces Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway banners, today announced its Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit, an open call to private label manufacturers in an effort to source exciting new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to its award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands. Private label manufacturers and vendors interested in participating in Wakefern’s Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit are encouraged to submit their application through RangeMe March 7 through March
Kroger’s Launches Loop in Portland
Kroger and Loop have launched a new way for customers to shop, offering a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic.Through a first-of-its-kind partnership in the U.S., customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products packaged in reusable containers."Kroger is committed to achieving lasting positive change for billions of people and for our planet. To do this, we've developed a shared-value ESG framework that unlocks greater business value as we work collectively to create more resilient, equitable and sustainable systems," said
Raley’s Promotes Suzi Bryan to Sr Director of Grocery Edibles & Private Brands
On Monday, California-based grocer Raley's announced that Suzi Bryan has been promoted to Senior Director of Grocery Edibles & Private Brands. Suzi previously led our Grocery merchant team overseeing all Center Store edible categories, including Grocery, Dairy, Wall Deli, and Frozen Foods. In her new role, she will assume oversight of Private Brands development across all departments within Raley’s operating company, providing her an opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally in the fresh areas of our business. Suzi joined Raley’s in 1988 at the Raley’s in Turlock. She joined the Support Center in 1997 as a Pricing Analyst. With a strong passion
Ahold Delhaize names Ian Prisuta as SVP of Private Brands
Ahold Delhaize's digital, commercial and e-commerce arm Peapod Digital Labs announced this week that Ian Prisuta joined the retailer as Senior Vice President, Private Brands. Prisuta will lead the team responsible for delivering a full suite of Retail Brands (private brands / private label) services from new product development to innovation, product packaging and design, quality, product integrity and sustainability. “We are proud to welcome Ian to the company,” says JJ Fleeman, President, Digital and Commercial Services, Peapod Digital Labs. “I am confident that Ian’s leadership and experience will enable us to deliver products with compelling price and product positioning
CNN Takes a Look at Costco’s Kirkland Signature
The national media continues its fascination with Retail Brands (private brand) with the new article from CNN Business “Why every Costco product is called 'Kirkland Signature” by Nathaniel Meyersohn. The piece takes a look at the history and mystery of Costco’s iconic Kirkland Signature brand.Why every Costco product is called 'Kirkland SignatureCostco's Kirkland Signature brand is perhaps America's weirdest private label. You can put Kirkland Signature AA batteries alongside Kirkland Signature cashews in your shopping cart.It's also shockingly successful.Kirkland raked in $58 billion in sales during Costco's latest fiscal year, making up around a quarter of the company's total revenue.
ESM Announces 2022 Awards Finalists
Trade magazine ESM: European Supermarket Magazine has announced the finalists in this year’s European Private Label Awards, with a total of 56 innovative products acknowledged across 14 categories. Retailers from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine participated in this year's Awards competition, which is organized by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine. Featuring everything from peanut butter pouches to frozen passionfruit pieces, and from bamboo razors to 'wonky' spring rolls, the finalists in this year's European Private Label Awards showcase the level of innovation taking place in European
Topco Announces Leadership Changes
Topco announced last week organizational promotions of two executives, Danell O’Neill and Mike Ferguson, effective immediately. These appointments were done to ensure the organization is driving key initiatives, programs, and solutions as it continues to provide a high level of support to the Topco membership. O’Neill has been promoted to Executive Vice President. She will continue her strategic focus on Brand and Marketing, building out brand architecture and establishing a transparency vision that continues to integrate Topco’s own brands and marketing content. In addition to assuming all components of Product and Packaging, O’Neill remains responsible for Human Resources and Corporate
Lowe’s & Petco Collab on Store-in-Store Concept
Lowe's and Petco today announced a pilot store-in-store concept that brings the two retailers and Petco’s Retail Brands (private brands) into one, convenient stop at select Lowe's locations. The first Lowe's + Petco store-in-store concept is expected to open at Lowe's Alamo Ranch, Texas location in early February, with plans to expand to 14 additional Lowe's locations in Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina by the end of March 2022. Over the past two years, Americans have found more comfort, security, and emotional connection through their homes and pets than ever before. More than 11 million new pets entered
New Member Benefit: Become a RBI Contributor
Over the last few weeks, we have announced new benefits for Velocity Institute Members including Business Directory and Job Postings. Today we are excited to announce that PLUS and PRO Member can now become RBI Incites contributors. Whether you would like to raise your profile by Guest Posting thought leadership or you have a big company announcement for a press release, you can now raise your profile and grow your business. The move dramatically expands the current RBI member benefits creating the most compelling offer in the industry. Current benefits also include: Individual Member Directory Listing 10-40% discounts on groundbreaking
BJ’s Hires Target Exec Amanda Irish as SVP / GM – Own Brands and Innovation
This past week, long time Target merchant & retail Brand leader (private brand) Amanda Irish quietly announced her new role at BJ's Wholesale Club SVP / GM - Own Brands and Innovation for in a post on LinkedIn. Irish’s 22+ year history at Target included roles in music, snacks candy, and liquor as well as product development roles in Retail Brand food. Most recently she served as VPMM of Dry Grocery and Owned Brand Food. Irish takes the new role of SVP / GM - Own Brands and Innovation for BJ’s joining her former Target colleague Rachael Vegas who
