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Sip into summer: Asda Launches Three New Private Brand Gins

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Ready to taste a trip down memory lane? British retailer Asda has announced the launch of three brand new private brand Extra Special gins, inspired by traditional sweet shop flavors; Extra Special Strawberry Laces Gin, Extra Special Cola Cube Gin and Extra Special Rhubarb and Custard Gin. Revel in nostalgia with these

Sip into summer: Asda Launches Three New Private Brand Gins2021-09-15T09:40:20-04:00

COVID-19 Will Separate The Optimists From The Pessimists

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row admin_label="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="4.4.8"]This guest post comes from James Butcher is CEO of Solutions for Retail Brands (S4RB). I think we can all agree that very few people are unaffected by COVID-19, and the impact will last for months or years to come. But one thing is

COVID-19 Will Separate The Optimists From The Pessimists2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Kroger’s Simple Truth Innovates On Instagram

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.8" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnhtZrAP5t/Cincinnati based grocer Kroger continues to innovate with its $2b+ private brand Simple Truth this time with marketing aimed directly at the social media savvy. Kroger innovation chef's Alyssa and Mike are pumping out energetic 3-4 minute recipe/cooking Instagram videos that seem to be catching the attention of

Kroger’s Simple Truth Innovates On Instagram2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Just The Lobsters – Trader Joe’s

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]It was only a matter of time before candy evolution would take its course and we would see which private brand Trader Joe’s Scandinavian Swimmer would rise to the top of the gummy-food chain… Turns out, it’s the Lobsters who have clawed their way to the top of our TJ's customer

Just The Lobsters – Trader Joe’s2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Sweet Private Brand Fun From ASDA

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Inspired by the ‘Gin Explosion’ int he United Kingdom and the ever-growing trend of mocktails. Asda wanted to create a private brand candy design that was fun feeling, bright, and trend-inspired that could resonate with a variety of audiences. Our result was a design created by OurCreative that combines

Sweet Private Brand Fun From ASDA2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

7 Trends Impacting the Retail Amid a Global Pandemic and Beyond

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" min_height="2768px" hover_enabled="0"] As of April 2020, eCommerce year-over-year growth was up 68%, surpassing 40% of total retail sales. Convenience continues to reign supreme as more than half of consumers reported their willingness to spend more to get what they need. In 2019, 40% of consumers were willing to pay the same or more for private labels;

7 Trends Impacting the Retail Amid a Global Pandemic and Beyond2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Kroger Reports Strong First Quarter 2020 Results

Kroger today reported its first-quarter 2020 results, provided a Restock Kroger progress update on the three-year transformation plan and an update to the COVID-19 response. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen commented "The COVID-19 pandemic and the most recent instances of racial injustice have changed our country in unmistakable ways, not the least of which is

Kroger Reports Strong First Quarter 2020 Results2022-02-16T09:21:22-05:00

Velocity Conference: The Secrets to Developing Transparent Private Brands

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Today I am excited to announce the next presentation for the 2020 Virtual edition of Velocity Global: the My Private Brand Conference taking place August 4-5, 2020. Paul Woodward, Senior Director, Solutions Management Group, Oracle will take the Velocity stage to present The Secrets to Developing Transparent Private Brands. Paul pioneered and founded the first

Velocity Conference: The Secrets to Developing Transparent Private Brands2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Perrigo Enters CBD Market With $50 million Investment

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column _builder_version="4.4.8" type="4_4"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8" hover_enabled="0"]Private brand manufacturing giant Perrigo announced that it is entering the cannabidiol (CBD) market through a strategic investment in and long-term supply agreement with Kazmira LLC, a supplier of hemp-based CBD products free of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC-free) based in Watkins, Colorado. The fast-growing and rapidly evolving CBD market is

Perrigo Enters CBD Market With $50 million Investment2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

Wakefern, Petsmart, Sobey’s, Ahold Delhaize and Quad to Discuss Design at Velocity Global

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.8"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.8"]Today I am excited to announce the next presentation for the 2020 edition of Velocity Global: the My Private Brand VIRTUAL conference taking place August 4-5, 2020, and on-demand to all registrants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the next 365 days. Designing to Win! Leading With Private

Wakefern, Petsmart, Sobey’s, Ahold Delhaize and Quad to Discuss Design at Velocity Global2021-09-15T09:40:21-04:00

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