Diversity – Velocity Institute https://velocityinstitute.org Boldly Retail Owned Brands Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:36:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Wakefern Announces Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit Winners https://velocityinstitute.org/2023/08/31/wakefern-announces-own-brands-supplier-diversity-summit-winners/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:36:45 +0000 https://velocityinstitute.org/?p=95129 Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The summit, held June 28, was an opportunity for diverse private label manufacturers to present new and trending products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Suppliers selected to join the portfolio are]]> Marks & Spencer Rolls-Out Braille Gift Card Range https://velocityinstitute.org/2023/07/24/marks-spencer-rolls-out-braille-gift-card-range/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:02:01 +0000 https://velocityinstitute.org/?p=94621 UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched a first-of-its-kind ‘Happy Birthday’ Retailer-owned Brand braille gift card, developed in consultation with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). Joining the gift card is a collection of three braille greeting cards – covering different celebrations. The industry-first braille gift card features an embossed outer sleeve]]> PetSmart Launches 2023 Pride Pet Collection https://velocityinstitute.org/2023/05/03/petsmart-launches-2023-pride-pet-collection/ Wed, 03 May 2023 19:51:01 +0000 https://velocityinstitute.org/?p=93535 PetSmart is celebrating Pride Month with the all-new 2023 You Are Loved collection of Pride-themed clothing, toys, and accessories for pets of multiple species. First launched in 2019, the Retail-owned Brand (private brand) collection was created in partnership with the associate resource group PetSmart PRIDE AT WORK, and is a representation of the retailer's commitment]]>