This guest post comes from Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI and Steve Markenson, Director, Research, FMI The word innovation has been used frequently in food retail in recent years. This is especially true in private brands. Retailers and suppliers have moved beyond national-brand-follower status to introduce products that are innovation leaders. However, when
Amazon-owned natural and organic grocer Whole Foods Market recently launched a private brand 365 by Whole Foods Market Meatless Plant-Based Roast with Gravy. The soy-based vegan roast includes a bread stuffing with onions, celery, and cranberries, and a side of gravy - suggested retail price $11.99. It is available throughout the holiday season at all
The mornings are getting darker, the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping, so thoughts of course turn to…. Christmas! As the most wonderful time of the year nears and the same old dull lunches simply won’t cut it anymore, Aldi UK is here to make lunches merry and bright with its festive
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ID: 2020-23248 Category: Product Development Location: US-NJ-Secaucus Overview We seek a Director, Private Brands, Sports Nutrition, VMS (Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements) who will leverage specific industry experience within the health & wellness space to develop & manage a portfolio of private label products that drives brand loyalty and increases profitability. Responsibilities Drive, manage and lead multiple projects
Today British grocer COOP launched its new private brand Honest Value. The brand offers 50 new products at great prices while maintaining our strong Co-op standards. Honest Value is proudly Co-op, and the products in the brand will be true to the retailer's sourcing, ethical, and policy standards. Honest Value is not just another value
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Natural and Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is celebrating the holidays this year with fresh, healthy and convenient selections. Today through November 23, shoppers can reserve turkeys and holiday meats, prepared meals and party trays online at sprouts.com/holiday. “Shoppers are particularly interested in the quality of the meats they’re preparing for their families this year,”
Private Brand retailers are making progress in advancing sustainability, but they recognize that success takes time. A panel of retailers at the My Private Brand Sustainability Summit discussed industry efforts ranging from packaging changes to supply chain transparency. They emphasized the importance of taking the time to achieve results that will last. “The work will
Walmart announced last month that it is adapting to meet the evolving needs of its customers this holiday season. Black Friday – will be no exception. Walmart’s revamped Black Friday savings event will deliver the incredible prices customers expect from the retailer in an entirely new way to help provide a safer and more convenient
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