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Target’s Celebrating Black History Month with an Exclusive Collection Made By and For the Black Community

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="18px|||||"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.2" _module_preset="default"]This February, Target’s celebrating Black voices, heritage, ingenuity and creativity with their biggest Black History Month collection ever, including hundreds of items from Black designers and businesses. Now in its sixth year, this exclusive collection features apparel, accessories and more made by and for

Target’s Celebrating Black History Month with an Exclusive Collection Made By and For the Black Community2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Harvey Nichols Sparkles with Private Brand Christmas Collection

Harvey Nichols new chic, fun, and a little risqué private brand package designs created by Smith &+ Village were something naughty under the Christmas tree for Harvey Nichols. The Christmas Balls range got bigger, with Nutty Balls joining Jingle, Snow and Boozy for the ultimate naughty treat. Gorgeous, keep forever hat boxes cut a dash

Harvey Nichols Sparkles with Private Brand Christmas Collection2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Marks & Spencer Dips Into Its Archive To Launch New Free Digital Learning Resources

Uk grocer M&S has launched a series of free engaging online learning resources – spanning food, fashion, and business studies – for parents, caregivers and teachers of primary and secondary aged children to download at home as schools across the UK remain closed. Created by the M&S Company Archive, the four digital resources bring to

Marks & Spencer Dips Into Its Archive To Launch New Free Digital Learning Resources2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

IRI Finds Private Brand and Small CPG Manufacturers Gained Share in 2020

New research from IRI found that small and extra-small CPG manufacturers’ and retailers’ own brands gained U.S. market share over larger players during 2020. Of the CPG industry’s $933 billion of total U.S. sales in measured channels in 2020, large manufacturers collectively lost 1.3 share points, or $12.1 billion in sales, to smaller players due

IRI Finds Private Brand and Small CPG Manufacturers Gained Share in 20202021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

My Private Brand Talks with Clay Ellis & Big 2021 Plans

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My Private Brand Talks with Clay Ellis & Big 2021 Plans2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Trader Joe’s 12th Annual Customer Choice Award Winners

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Trader Joe’s 12th Annual Customer Choice Award Winners2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Walgreens Appoints Rosalind Brewer CEO

Walgreens Boots Alliance today announced the appointment of Rosalind (Roz) Brewer as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective on March 15, 2021. Brewer will also join the WBA Board of Directors upon assuming the role. She succeeds Stefano Pessina who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of WBA. Pessina has

Walgreens Appoints Rosalind Brewer CEO2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

5 Days Left to Enter the Vertex Awards

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||0px|||"]Don't miss your chance to win a Vertex Awards. Now in its 8th year, The Vertex Awards exists as a way to celebrate innovation and honor excellence in private brand packaging design around the globe. The Vertex Awards are the

5 Days Left to Enter the Vertex Awards2021-09-15T09:28:04-04:00

Amazon Posts 6 Private Brand Job Openings

This week Amazon posted 6 new private brand positions covering eh gamut from global sourcing to quality. Sr. Manager, Private Brands Global Programs Do you want to shape a strategic investment area for Amazon? Are you passionate about delivering value to customers through innovative and efficient supply chains? The Senior Manager for Private Brands Global

Amazon Posts 6 Private Brand Job Openings2021-12-15T20:02:26-05:00

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