Online membership natural and organic retailer Thrive Market has partnered with Beyond Meat to bring introduce private brand shelf-stable plant-powered heat & eat Chilis. The new range includes 3 flavors: Original, Medium & Black Bean that are all chock full of 16g of plant protein per serving. Made from the highest quality non-GMO ingredients, Thrive
Committed to more sustainable and responsible fashion, French retailer Carrefour committed that by 2030, 100% of the products in their TEX private brand will be made of sustainable and traceable natural raw materials. The commitments are now displayed in-store in new “responsible TEX” signage: stickers, photos, educational posters, etc. Carrefour’s actions include: 100% sustainable and
Kroger announced today its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the retailer serves. "As America's grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as an employer, grocery
BJ’s Wholesale Club is a big proponent of ethical and sustainable sourcing in Private Brands — and is making progress in this effort. The retailer’s activities were relayed by Scott Williams, Vice President, Own Brands and Quality, in a presentation at the My Private Brand Sustainability Summit. “When it’s our label, we need to look
Agency Equator Design announced last week the appointment of Matt Caldwell to the role of Managing Director, as Phil Jones moves into the role of USA VP of Client Engagement. The firm which is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, has US studios in Chicago in Cincinnati as well as three additional offices in Nottingham, Dublin
Warm, savory, and filled with satisfyingly silky textures, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more comforting comfort food than pho (pronounced fuh, for the record). Since its creation in late 19th century Vietnam, pho has turned into a certified foodie phenomenon and a staple of noodle shop menus the world over. Of course, one doesn’t always
UK retailer Asda has opened its new sustainability trial store and unveiled a new plastics reduction strategy with a promise that customers will not pay more for greener options. The store is designed to help shoppers reduce, reuse, and recycle with ease and Asda estimates the numerous initiatives being trialed in Middleton will save one
Waitrose is lowering the prices of over 200 of its most popular private brand products by an average of more than 15%. The cuts quickly follow the John Lewis Partnership’s Plan, which pledged to give affordable quality to customers. The price reductions will apply to a range of everyday items, from meat to fresh fruit and vegetables,
Kohls announced this week the launch of a new specialty athleisure private brand, FLX, available beginning March 2021. With offerings for both men and women, FLX, pronounced “flex,” is a modern athleisure brand featuring stylish active separates made with high-quality performance fabrics and functional details. In addition to a year-round collection of core apparel —
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