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 Mark Coleman, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Catania Oils. And stay
Kroger today announced the expansion of its Simple Truth Recycling Program – offering customers a free and easy way to recycle flexible plastic packaging – to include all private brands, including Private Selection, Kroger Brand, Comforts, Luvsome, Abound, and more. The newly expanded Kroger Our Brands Recycling Program is the first program of its kind and advances
Home improvement retailer Lowe's has announced it acquired the Stainmaster brand, the most recognized and trusted carpet brand on the market today, advancing the home improvement retailer's Total Home strategy. With this acquisition, Lowe's will build on its decade-long exclusive position as the only national home improvement retailer to carry Stainmaster carpet. The purchase includes
Do you Have FOMO? Do you know what FOMO is? FEAR OF MISSING OUT It's that dull fear you get when you know you missed the private brand event of the year. Don't let it happen to you! Register today for the My Private Brand Design Summit live online May 12-13, 2021. The two half-day
Have you ever sent an email to a retailer or called to inquire about a product? Perhaps you had an experience you wanted to rave about. If you answered yes, chances are you’ve spoken to a member of a customer care team. They are an extension of the customer service retailers provide to customers and
Ahead of Earth Day, Radienz Living has announced the addition of two new products to their portfolio – an exclusive citric acid-based botanical disinfecting formula and a sustainable 105mm wipes canister made with Altium’s Dura-Lite technology that uses 23% less plastic. The inclusion of both innovative solutions reaffirms the company’s commitment to creating a more
Earlier this week Walgreens launched the No7 Beauty Company, a beauty business creating trusted, affordable beauty brands for every skin type, ethnicity, age, and texture. The new business launches with the Walgreens Boots portfolio of private brands, including No7, Liz Earle Beauty Company, Botanics, Soap & Glory, Sleek MakeUP, and YourGoodSkin. Placing its leading insights
Food Lion is taking a big leap in its already industry-leading sustainability efforts to make a greater impact in caring for the planet and its customers. The new, far-reaching commitments make it easier for customers to know how and where their food is sourced, reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across all layers of the
In 1997, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos wrote his first letter to shareholders and began a tradition that would be emulated by startup CEOs for years to come. Bezos' original letter presented a bold vision for the evolving retailer: a relentless focus on customers above all else, and prioritization of reinvestment over short-term shareholder returns. With
In a busy household, the bathroom is often the only room that can truly offer a private retreat, a place to escape the noise. In fact, a recent "Escape the Noise" survey, conducted by Bed Bath & Beyond found that 40% of Americans linger in the bathroom longer than they need to just
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