BJs – Velocity Institute https://velocityinstitute.org Boldly Retail Owned Brands Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:16:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 BJ’s Looks to Grow It’s Private Brand Team with 6 Job Postings. https://velocityinstitute.org/2022/09/13/bjs-looks-to-grow-its-private-brand-team-with-6-job-postings/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:33:25 +0000 https://velocityinstitute.org/?p=89602 The BJ's Wholesale Club Retail Brand (private brand) team is dramatically growing and has posted six new private brand jobs. Recently hired Amanda Irish SVP/GM - Own Brands and Innovation at BJ’s announced the jobs on LinkedIn. “We have an exciting path ahead as we dramatically grow our Own Brand business and]]> BJ’s Wholesale Launches Berkley Jensen Toys https://velocityinstitute.org/2022/09/12/bjs-wholesale-launches-berkley-jensen-toys/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:41:15 +0000 https://velocityinstitute.org/?p=89509 Late last week BJ’s Wholesale Club announced its list of Top 10 Toys for the 2022 holiday and the launch of its own collection of exclusive Berkley Jensen toys. These options will include classic wooden toys, imaginative play favorites, and cuddly stuffed animals. “We are super proud of the fact that this marks the]]> BJ’s Hires Target Exec Amanda Irish as SVP / GM – Own Brands and Innovation https://velocityinstitute.org/2022/01/16/bjs-hires-target-exec-amanda-irish-as-svp-gm-own-brands-and-innovation/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 20:16:24 +0000 https://retailbrandsinstitute.org/?p=84746 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]]>