Waitrose is changing the name of its private brand Cooks’ Ingredients Kaffir Lime Leaves to Makrut Lime Leaves. The original name of the product has historically been used as a racial slur in South Africa, and the change comes in response to customer comments we’ve received. The new packaging of the dried lime leaves, which are
Director, Private Label & Global Sourcing (Remote) In Grapevine, TX At GameStop Date Posted: 6/18/2021 Job Description Description: SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President of Private Label and Global Sourcing, the Director, Private Label & Global Sourcing, Gaming and PC Accessories will lead the teams based in Grapevine, Texas, working closely with the VPs, Merchandising to drive direct import growth through effective
Late last week The Kroger Co. reported its first-quarter 2021 results and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital initiatives are positioning Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. "Kroger is even better positioned to connect with our customers than we were prior to the pandemic as a result of our relentless focus
Late last week publishing house HarperCollins Leadership announced the launch of the highly anticipated book Becoming Trader Joe. Trader Joe's is one of the most beloved grocery brands in America today, with loyal fans that have accumulated over 50 years. The story of its revolutionary success is told by private brand icon and founder, Joe Coulombe,
Field Agent, a leading provider of retail solutions including audits, shopper insights, digital product demos, and online ratings and reviews, announced last week the public launch of its new self-service platform. Field Agent CEO, Rick West "Today, we're transforming the way work is done in the retail industry," says Rick West, CEO and co-founder
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 Jenny Longo, Senior Director Private Brands, Culinary Innovation, and Central Kitchen at Longo's.
Online pet food retailer Chewy has introduced a new range of fresh pet food products in its premium private brand Tylee’s. Chewy executives announced the new products in the retailer’s first-quarter 2021 letter to shareholders. The new Tylee fresh pet food range will feature innovative packaging developed and patented by the Chewy team to be both sustainable and preserves
Summertime and the sippin' is easy – with 7-Eleven's new Plot + Point private brand wine. Available in two popular summer varietals, chardonnay and pinot grigio, Plot + Point Wine is packaged in a Tetra Pak container featuring a screwcap top that makes it easy to pack and sip during all summertime activities, from the
Nominations for the 2021 Top Women in Store Brands are now open. It’s year nine of the awards program – established by Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE), a nonprofit professional development organization, and trade magazine Store Brands. The deadline to enter is Friday, July 23, and all that is required is filling completing the nomination
Prost Beverage Company, RF Kettle Company and Two Trees Distilling Company announced today they are merging under a newly formed parent company, Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. with headquarters in Fletcher, NC. The companies merge to combine taste and technology to offer unblocked creativity to beer, wine and spirits innovation for private label, third-party manufacturing
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