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Private Brand Takes Center Stage in Sobey’s New Project Horizon

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Private Brand Takes Center Stage in Sobey’s New Project Horizon2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

COVID-19 Impact Speakers Announced for the Velocity Conference

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9" custom_padding="0px||2px|||"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]As a follow up to the successful My Private Brand Webinar COVID-19 Leading with Private Brand we have added an on-demand track to the Velocity Global VIRTUAL conference agenda. The event which will be held August 4-5 will include a COVID-19 IMPACT VIRTUAL STAGE which features insights and

COVID-19 Impact Speakers Announced for the Velocity Conference2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Chewy – Brand Manager, Private Label

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Chewy – Brand Manager, Private Label2021-12-15T20:03:05-05:00

VELOCITY NEW PRESENTATION ALERT: How Aldi & Lidl are defining Private Brand in Europe.

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VELOCITY NEW PRESENTATION ALERT: How Aldi & Lidl are defining Private Brand in Europe.2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Trader Joe’s Committed to Changing Racist Branding

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Trader Joe’s Committed to Changing Racist Branding2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Metro Debuts Seasonal Magazine to Promote Private Brand

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Metro Debuts Seasonal Magazine to Promote Private Brand2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Boxed.com VP of Merchandising to Present at Velocity

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.7"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.4.7"]We are thrilled to announce Ankit Patel the VP, Merchandising for Boxed will present at Velocity: Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference, August 4-5. Tickets are going fast to the first-ever global private brand event. (And stay tuned for even more speakers from around the world and other

Boxed.com VP of Merchandising to Present at Velocity2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Big Lots Appoints Jack Pestello as Chief Merchandising Officer

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Big Lots Appoints Jack Pestello as Chief Merchandising Officer2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

A Seat at the Table, Why Diversity Matters! Velocity Conference Preview

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A Seat at the Table, Why Diversity Matters! Velocity Conference Preview2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

Albertsons Introduces 13 New Private Brand Ice Cream Varieties

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Albertsons Introduces 13 New Private Brand Ice Cream Varieties2021-09-15T09:39:57-04:00

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