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Fairy Tale Private Brand From the Ukraine

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Fairy Tale Private Brand From the Ukraine2021-09-15T09:39:54-04:00

Velocity Conference Announces COVID-19 Impact Stage Speakers

[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

Velocity Conference Announces COVID-19 Impact Stage Speakers2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

3 New Velocity Roundtables Added: Walmart, Navy Exchange & FMI/SQF

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3 New Velocity Roundtables Added: Walmart, Navy Exchange & FMI/SQF2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Velocity Conference Begins Tuesday, August 4!

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Velocity Conference Begins Tuesday, August 4!2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Bezos Testifies Before Congress – Private Brand Under Attack!

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.9" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9" hover_enabled="0"]On Wednesday, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, appeared virtually to testify before Congress, and along with CEOs from Facebook, Apple and Google to answer questions about anti-competitive behavior. During the five-hour-long Q&A session, Bezos answered questions, ranging from private brand to counterfeit products. The questioning was intense, and Bezos often did not have

Bezos Testifies Before Congress – Private Brand Under Attack!2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Jeff Bezos CEO of Amazon’s Opening Statement to the U.S. House Committee

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Jeff Bezos CEO of Amazon’s Opening Statement to the U.S. House Committee2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

H-E-B launches Summer of Giving

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H-E-B launches Summer of Giving2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Ahold Delhaize Retail Business Services Trends & Insights Team the Cool Kids

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Ahold Delhaize Retail Business Services Trends & Insights Team the Cool Kids2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Waitrose launches Virtual Cooking Classes for Junior Chefs

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Waitrose launches Virtual Cooking Classes for Junior Chefs2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

Jumbo has a scoop with MSC-certified private brand canned fish

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Jumbo has a scoop with MSC-certified private brand canned fish2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

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