The August 28 episode of Velocity Live brought a dynamic mix of breaking news, industry insights, and exciting updates from the private brand world. Hosted by Christopher and Laraine Durham, the broadcast delivered the latest stories and trends shaping the industry, featuring big moves from major retailers like Sam’s Club, Loblaw, The Fresh
WATCH NOW! Welcome to Velocity this Week, your weekly dose of private brand news and insights. I'm Christopher Durham, and today we'll be diving into the latest stories from the world of retailer-owned brands. From Asda's revolutionary ready meal range to PetSmart's holiday shop and Loblaw's 40th anniversary celebration, there's plenty to
The challenges posed by plastic waste are well documented. Products can accumulate in landfills, pollute our oceans and landscapes, harm marine life, and degrade ecosystems. Inconsistent methods of recyclability make the problem worse by increasing waste volume and demoralizing those trying to do the right thing. “We’re not standing by. As the nation’s (Canada’s)
Loblaw-owned Brand President's Choice has introduced a new addition to the frozen pizza aisle: the all-new PC Black Label Frozen Pizzas. Every pizza is hand-tossed by skilled Pizzaiolos in Italy and made with premium ingredients. These stone-baked delights bring the true taste of Italy to Canadian homes. Say goodbye to dining out, as a
George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited jointly announced this week the appointment of Mr. Per Bank as President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw. Mr. Bank will formally join the company by Q1 2024. The appointment follows a global talent search initiated in August 2022 in anticipation of Robert Sawyer’s planned retirement as Loblaw’s
This past Thursday Canadian retailer Loblaw Companies Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended 12.31.22 and the release of its 2022 Annual Report - Financial Review. Loblaw continued to deliver strong financial and operating results in the fourth quarter. Retail segment sales grew 9.7% reflecting strong growth in both Food
Today, Loblaw Companies Ltd announced a price freeze on more than 1,500 no name brand items, in an effort provide grocery-bill predictability to Canadians facing the highest food inflation in decades. With a range of grocery and household essentials, no name is Canada’s second-largest food brand, already offering average savings of 25% against comparable name
Canadian retailer Loblaws continues to promote its private brand "no name" with a personality-filled Instagram account. The account brings to life the value-oriented brand that built on the last few years' promotions which included a subway takeover, taxi cab wraps, and tv commercials. View this post on Instagram A post shared
Canadian retailer Loblaw is overhauling the coffee aisle by replacing unrecyclable packaging with a first-of-its kind in Canada paper-based solution. Available in a number of categories on shelf now, all 35 President’s Choice and no name whole bean and ground coffee varieties are transitioning to this packaging. This change is helping to reduce the carbon
After a lonely year in 2020, Canadians are hoping to celebrate this holiday season in a more familiar way. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by Loblaw's President's Choice team found that almost two-thirds (61%) of Canadians are feeling nostalgic for a "normal" holiday season this year. However, many are feeling rusty when
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