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Co-op Innovates to Reduce Food Waste
British grocer Co-op is introducing a ‘freeze me’ message to its Retail Brand (private brand) milk products, in a bid to cut down on 70,000 tons of milk wasted a year. Figures from UK’s leading sustainability experts WRAP, highlight that more than more than £150 million worth of milk is waste each year, with milk wasted in the home contributing to 90% of this. A recent survey* shows that two-thirds (66%) of UK adults don’t freeze milk at home, 31% of UK adults didn’t’ know you can freeze milk and of these 34% say that now they
Sainsbury’s Innovates Private Brand Toilet Paper Reducing Plastic by 30%
UK grocer Sainsbury’s has announced the launch of its new Retail Brand (private brand) double-length toilet rolls, designed to help customers reduce plastic waste at home. The new multipack rolls include double the number of sheets on each roll compared to the retailer’s standard offerings and on average use 30% less plastic. The products are available across Sainsbury’s ‘Super Soft’ and ‘House 247’ ranges each manufactured by Sofidel. The double toilet rolls are estimated to save a total of 84 tons of plastic and 164 tons of cardboard from card cores (50%). By fitting more paper onto each roll,
Amazon: Senior Designer Private Brand
DESCRIPTION Job summary Join a team of designers, copywriters, print production managers, and brand managers that blend talent, expertise, and customer obsession to create compelling and memorable brands for products that customers love and prefer. The Private Brands Creative Team is an in-house creative center of excellence providing end-to-end brand design and creative support for amazon products sold in digital and physical retail. We incorporate design strategy, experience, create solutions, and conduct explorative studies within defined business constraints. We strive to build global brands that connect with their needs, in moments that matter. A day in the life The role
Wakefern Reaps Benefits from Private Brands Reinvention
Wakefern Food Corp.’s multi-year Retail Brands (private brands) reinvention is leading to new successes, even as the large Northeast retailer takes its innovation strategies to the next level. Executives from the company, which operates stores under the ShopRite banner, recently outlined the latest directions during The Velocity Conference, and cited strong customer acceptance of new product offerings. “The timing could not be better for us,” said Chris Skyers, Vice President, Own Brands. “We’re able to offer such great quality and great value in this economy.” Private Brand Outperforms Wakefern began its portfolio reinvention three years ago in an effort to
Field Agent’s Launches A Simpler Way To Win At Retail
Field Agent, a provider of retail solutions including audits, shopper insights, digital product demos, and online ratings and reviews, announced today the public launch of its new self-service platform. "Today, we're transforming the way work is done in the retail industry," says Rick West, CEO and co-founder of Field Agent. "With this launch, we're bringing a B2C experience to the B2B world, with faster, cost-effective solutions available to clients without a single phone call." Field Agent's announcement introduces an intuitive suite of products built to solve a variety of retail challenges. These products connect brands and retailers to shoppers
Treehouse Sees Improvement in Q1 2022
TreeHouse Foods today reported net sales of $1.14 billion which increased 7.9% compared to the first quarter of 2021. GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted share from continuing operations of $(0.05) compared to $0.01 for the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations1 was $(0.15) in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $0.36 in the first quarter of 2021."The private label proposition is becoming increasingly important to our customers and their consumers as they manage a higher cost macro environment and seek better value," said Steve Oakland, Chief Executive Officer and President. "This has translated into
Daymon Releases 2022 Private Brand Intelligence Report
Daymon released the latest edition of its annual Private Brand Intelligence Report today, delivering an inside look into the future of Private Brands, and the emerging strategies that will be essential for retailers in getting ahead and positioning themselves for long-term sustainable growth, especially in the wake of unprecedented challenges. The report features worldwide insights and thought leadership from Daymon’s team of Private Brand experts, who utilized proprietary research, custom analyses, consumer surveys and global intelligence to provide a perspective on the industry. Top-level findings from the report are summarized below: The Importance of Private Brand Innovation While innovation may
Walmart Launches Celebrity Outdoor Living Collection
Over the past few years, Walmart has focused on building their assortment to bring stylish home goods and décor to customers at an incredible value. This includes adding exciting national brands to our portfolio and launching strategic collaborations with designers and influencers that bring exclusive and elevated product lines to Walmart customers at accessible prices. This week Julie Barber, Senior Vice President, Hardlines, Walmart U.S. announced the Dave and Jenny Marrs Collection for thier licensed private brand Better Homes & Gardens, the latest collaboration with TV personalities and builder/designer duo, Dave and Jenny Marrs. Inspired by Dave’s master carpentry skills
Sales of Chinese Retailer Missfresh’s Private Label Fresh Food Brand Surged 300%
Missfresh Limited a pioneer in China's neighborhood retail industry, saw fourth-quarter 2021 sales for its Retail Brand (private label) Fresh Joy ("Xiang An Xin" in Chinese) grow 300%, as compared to the first quarter in the same year. This surge in sales results from Missfresh's continued investment in and improvements to the brand's product quality and increased customer trust and recognition of Missfresh's in-house brands. The Fresh Joy range encompasses more than 200 SKUs including vegetables, pork, chicken, eggs, baked products. The fresh meats category guarantees "same day" freshness for customers as all meats are restocked daily and placed on Missfresh's
CVS Publishes New Policy to Reduce Pesticides in Food
Rhode Island based drugtore CVS Health has published CVS Pharmacy Pollinator & Pest Management policy. The new policy encourages all suppliers of Retail Brand (private brand) food and beverages to reduce the use of pollinator-toxic pesticides. The policy recognizes that chemicals that threaten pollinators are linked to significant health hazards for farmworkers and rural communities surrounding agricultural lands. The policy identifies organic agriculture as a solution for pollinator health and urges non-organic suppliers to adopt less-toxic approaches to pest management. CVS’s policy signals important progress as the retailer becomes the eleventh major grocery retailer to establish a pollinator policy addressing pesticides including Walmart and Giant Eagle
