Kroger hosted a virtual 2021 Investor Day today to provide an update on the retailer's strategic initiatives and plans to deliver strong and sustainable total shareholder return of 8% – 11%. "Kroger continues to deliver for customers through our seamless ecosystem and relentless focus on freshness, value and convenience," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and
The list of ALDI private brands backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal keeps growing, this time with the addition of 34 ALDI Earth Grown private brand products. The Earth Grown brand, made up of premium yet affordable plant-based options, now joins more than 170 other ALDI products that feature the trusted symbol of consumer assurance
Welcome to My Private Brand Talks a weekly interview series in which I will discuss the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and private brand thought leaders from around the world. This week’s episode features my conversation with Matthew Stillings CEO of North American manufacturer of home and personal care products
Taft’s Brewing Co. and Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana-based convenience retailer United Dairy Farmers (UDF) join together in a delicious mashup with their brand-new private brand UDF Milkshake IPA. Brewed with heaps of hops, lactose, oats and flaked wheat for a refreshing and hoppy twist on a Cincinnati classic. This new beer will be available at
After the resounding success of the first campaign in July 2020, Lidl Switzerland is bringing the Lidl private brand sneaker back to the shelves. The strictly limited special offer also includes Lidl sports socks and Lidlettes - Lidl Schlarpen. The collection will be available from Easter Monday, April 5th. Originally intended as an April Fool's joke,
The men’s grooming category has been talked about for years, but it’s finally begun to reach the mainstream. The global men’s grooming industry is expected to hit $78.6 billion by 2023, from $57.7 billion in 2017, according to a Research and Markets report. Hoping to capture share in that dramatic growth CVS Health has launched
Just in time for spring, Big Lots is inviting shoppers to live a little bigger outdoors with the launch of its largest-ever lawn and garden assortment. With over 900 square feet of designated store space for more than 1,200 outdoor furniture pieces including private brands Broyhill and Real Living – Big Lots is the ultimate
The sixth IKEA Art Event is a private brand limited collection that’s all about the magic that happens when the line between art and functional design blurs. This range of home furnishings presents an ingenious perspective on everyday things, inviting the wonder and curiosity sparked by art right into your home. For the new collection,
Prince & Spring Packaging Designer New York, NY All about these Boxed Boxes! Boxed was launched in our CEO’s garage in 2013 by our four founders; an eclectic group of experienced tech pioneers. They had a simple idea: to make shopping for bulk-sized products easy, convenient and fun. Today, we deliver a first-class e-commerce experience
Polly Astbury, Waitrose Coffee Buyer In a UK supermarket first, Waitrose will start replacing coffee capsules with a home compostable alternative, saving millions of capsules from landfills. The previous capsules were made from mixed materials (polypropylene with an aluminum lid) which were difficult to separate for recycling. Now, the retailer will sell coffee
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