Events
Velocity Conference Announces Return to In-Person in May
After two long years of pandemic-driven live event cancellations, I am excited to officially announce our marque event the Velocity Conference and Innovation Expo will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Running May 16-18, 2022, at the Charlotte, Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Velocity will be the first Retail Brand (private brand) event in North America to return to an in-person event. Velocity will bring together industry leaders to BOLDLY accelerate the pace of change in the wake of Covid and uncover private brands’ potential to win. With exclusive speakers from top retailers, as well
ECRM’s Virtual Global Market: Spring Buying Days Return
This week ECRM announced its virtual 2022 Global Market: Spring Buying Days will take place March 28 to April 1. The product sourcing event will once again bring together buyers and product suppliers from around the world to meet virtually this spring. The includes retailers managing their brands and private brand manufacturers. The launch follows last year's two Global Markets, during which 2,460 buyers and 2,300 brands gathered to connect and engage around product discovery and education virtually. More than 3,300 meetings were held, and participants also were able to gain actionable insights from 47 educational sessions.
PLMA Announces Online Trade Show: PLMA Global
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) announced today its new online private label trade show PLMA Global. The move comes after the Global pandemic forces the organization to cancelled its Chicago and Amsterdam events for the second year in a row. PLMA Global will take place March 28 to 31, 2022. Exhibitors can sign up now by calling 1+212 972-3131 or e-mailing [email protected]. “The disruptive effects of the pandemic on retailing and the store brands industry continue. Foremost among today’s challenges is the reliable flow of products from source to shelf,” explains PLMA President Peggy Davies. “The platform will support
RBI Sustainability Summit Now Available On Demand
If you missed last week's RBI Sustainability Summit, all of the presentations are now available to view On Demand. With more than 2 dozen executive speakers you will not want to miss this exciting event. Watch Now!
Relaying Sustainable Brand Strategies at the RBI Sustainability Summit
Retailers outlined their commitments and strategies during the closing day of the virtual RBI Sustainability Summit – making it clear that sustainability journeys in Retail Brands are well underway. Speakers from retailers including Walmart, Tesco, CVS Health and Giant Eagle relayed unique takes on Retail Brand sustainability approaches while acknowledging that a lot more work lies ahead. Walmart Eyes Supplier Collaboration Executives from Walmart communicated how the company is advancing its Retail Brand commitments and seeking supplier partnerships. “In private brands, we are committed to driving towards a regenerative future,” said Cheryl Lam, Walmart’s Sustainability Packaging Leader, Private Brands.
Retailers Communicate Bold Ambitions in Day One of RBI Sustainability Summit
Retail Brands need to play big roles in driving sustainability — and this is the time to start making substantial progress. Speakers in Day One of the Velocity Institute (RBI) Sustainability Summit relayed the importance of enhancing efforts in areas including packaging, recycling and waste reduction. They said retailers embracing sustainability will be viewed by shoppers as environmental stewards. Major Benefits for Retail Brands “There are important benefits for own brands,” said Robert Zuehlke, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Wakefern Food Corp. “It enables us to connect with customers who are now demanding more sustainability efforts. It also helps
RBI Sustainability Summit Begins Wednesday
The RBI Sustainability Summit begins on Wednesday, December 8 at 11:00 EST. You will not want to miss our exciting lineup of speakers, live speed networking, and lively panels. Now is the time to get your tickets and be a part of this game-changing virtual event. To encourage the entire private brand community to attend the groundbreaking event, ALL of the tickets are FREE courtesy of Marketing by Design. Get your FREE tickets Now!
Don’t Miss Out on the RBI Sustainability Next Week
The RBI Sustainability Summit begins next Wednesday, December 8 at 11:00 EST. You will not want to miss our exciting lineup of speakers, live speed networking, and lively panels. Now is the time to get your tickets and be a part of this game-changing virtual event. To encourage the entire private brand community to attend the groundbreaking event, ALL of the tickets are FREE courtesy of Marketing by Design. Get your FREE tickets Now!
RBI Sustainability Summit to Feature Walmart
The RBI Sustainability Summit is live online next week December 8-9, 2021. You will not want to miss our exciting lineup of speakers, live speed networking, and engaging panels. And you will not want to miss the presentation from Walmart's Sarah Paskell Senior Director, Private Brands, Packaging Design and Sustainability and Cheryl Lam, Sustainability Packaging Leader, Private Brands who will discuss, Advancing our Sustainability Commitments. Join this session to hear how retailers can adopt and validate ethical and sustainable supply chain practices to best position environmentally-friendly products. To encourage the entire private brand community to attend the groundbreaking event, ALL
RBI Sustainability Summit to Feature Oracle & Loop
The RBI Sustainability Summit is live online next week December 8-9, 2021. You will not want to miss our exciting lineup of speakers, live speed networking, and engaging panels. To encourage the entire private brand community to attend the groundbreaking event, ALL of the tickets are FREE courtesy of Marketing by Design. And you will not want to miss presentation from Oracle & Loop Eliminating Waste With Private Brands Built to Last Clemence Schmid, Commercial Executive Vice President, LOOP Clemence Schmid EVP of Loop discusses retail, private brand and their partnerships to eliminate the idea of waste with products that are built
