Events
VELOCITY INSTITUTE PRIVATE BRAND + AI SUMMIT
NOW ON DEMAND This FREE online summit will explore AI and its potential uses and pitfalls for private brands and retail. Presentations will include AI trailblazers, apologists, analysts, and thought leaders. Retailer-owned Brands are at an inflection point with AI. Retail executives no longer consider AI the future but are asking their teams how they'll deliver AI to be smarter, faster, and more customer-centric. Join us to hear from industry thought leaders and challengers to learn where the industry is going and how retail and its brands deliver on the promise of AI. In the
Velocity State of the Industry to feature Wakefern, Sobeys, Circana & Daymon
REGISTER NOW! Join us for our final event of the year the FREE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2023 Virtual Summit December 14, 2023 • 10:00 - 12:00 EST. This 2-hour fast-paced FREE online event will dive deep into the current state of the Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry. Presentations and panels will include insights from exclusive consumer and industry research as well as executive insights from retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners. 2023 AGENDA State of the Industry - Inside the New Research 10:00AM–10:30AM EST Christopher Durham, President - VELOCITY INSTITUTE Christopher
Have you entered the 2024 Vertex Awards?
ENTER TODAY! Closes December 15, 2023 The Vertex Awards are back. Submissions are officially open for the competition to gain global recognition for outstanding Retailer-owned Brand (private brand / private label) package design. Retailers, manufacturers, and agencies can now enter their designs with the lowest price of this year's competition the Early Bird Rate. The competition is a testament to the commitment to innovation and creativity in the private brand package design industry. Winning a Vertex award brings recognition and prestige to the recipients, highlighting their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. It catalyzes the industry
Velocity State of the Industry Final Agenda Released!
REGISTER NOW! Join us for our final event of the year the FREE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2023 Virtual Summit December 14, 2023 • 10:00 - 12:00 EST. This 2-hour fast-paced FREE online event will dive deep into the current state of the Retail-owned Brand (private brand) industry. Presentations and panels will include insights from exclusive consumer and industry research as well as executive insights from retailers, manufacturers, and solution partners. 2023 AGENDA State of the Industry - Inside the New Research 10:00AM–10:30AM EST Christopher Durham, President - VELOCITY INSTITUTE Christopher
Have you entered the 2024 Vertex Awards?
ENTER TODAY! The Vertex Awards are back. Submissions are officially open for the competition to gain global recognition for outstanding Retailer-owned Brand (private brand / private label) package design. Retailers, manufacturers, and agencies can now enter their designs with the lowest price of this year's competition the Early Bird Rate. The competition is a testament to the commitment to innovation and creativity in the private brand package design industry. Winning a Vertex award brings recognition and prestige to the recipients, highlighting their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. It catalyzes the industry to continuously evolve and
2024 Vertex Awards Opens for Entries
ENTER TODAY! The Vertex Awards are back. Submissions are officially open for the competition to gain global recognition for outstanding Retailer-owned Brand (private brand / private label) package design. Retailers, manufacturers, and agencies can now enter their designs with the lowest price of this year's competition the Early Bird Rate. The competition is a testament to the commitment to innovation and creativity in the private brand package design industry. Winning a Vertex award brings recognition and prestige to the recipients, highlighting their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. It catalyzes the industry to continuously evolve and
Vertex Awards Competition Now Open
ENTER TODAY! Today we are excited to announce the opening of this years Vertex Awards for entries. This prestigious competition sets a benchmark for excellence and inspires others to strive for greatness. Over the past eleven years, the Vertex Awards has recognized outstanding designs from retailers and brands across 63 countries, pushing the boundaries of design and encouraging continuous improvement. In this article, we will explore the significance of the Vertex Awards and the impact it has on the industry. Setting a Benchmark for Excellence "The Vertex Awards has had a profound impact on the private brand
Don’t Miss the Velocity Bold Bash Next Monday!
REGISTER FREE Join me and the Velocity Institute team for our annual Velocity BOLD BASH!. The FREE networking event in Chicago will be designed to bring the private brand industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network. The venue is designed as a community-inspired social experience, including over-the-top scratch food, craft beers, and
Drinks on Us in Chicago! Velocity Bold Bash
Join me and the Velocity Institute team for our annual Velocity BOLD BASH!. The FREE networking event in Chicago will be designed to bring the private brand industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network. The venue is designed as a community-inspired social experience, including over-the-top scratch food, craft beers, and cocktails. CHICAGO
You are invited Velocity Bold Bash in Chicago!
Join me and the Velocity Institute team for our annual Velocity BOLD BASH!. The FREE networking event in Chicago will be designed to bring the private brand industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center, and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network. The venue is designed as a community-inspired social experience, including over-the-top scratch food, craft beers, and cocktails. CHICAGO
