Today, Marks & Spencer (M&S) Kidswear is announcing a trial with the UK’s first fully circular kidswear peer-to-peer marketplace where parents can buy, sell, donate, and recycle outgrown kidswear – dotte. Founded in 2020 by Louise Weiss and Samantha Valentine, dotte seeks to address the challenges parents face when buying secondhand, through a digital
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), funded the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as an important healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. The study, Supermarket and Web-based Intervention
Missfresh Limited a pioneer in China's neighborhood retail industry, saw fourth-quarter 2021 sales for its Retail Brand (private label) Fresh Joy ("Xiang An Xin" in Chinese) grow 300%, as compared to the first quarter in the same year. This surge in sales results from Missfresh's continued investment in and improvements to the brand's product quality and
Rhode Island based drugtore CVS Health has published CVS Pharmacy Pollinator & Pest Management policy. The new policy encourages all suppliers of Retail Brand (private brand) food and beverages to reduce the use of pollinator-toxic pesticides. The policy recognizes that chemicals that threaten pollinators are linked to significant health hazards for farmworkers and rural communities surrounding
Late last week discount supermarket Aldi UK announced it is releasing three new seasonal Retail Brand (private brand) candles ahead of Easter weekend. On sale from April 7th, the gift set costs just £3.99 and includes three egg-cellent scents: Hot Cross Buns, Chocolate Eggs and Easter Cupcakes (85g). Hot cross bun fans can take their love for the baked
In the new article posted in Texas Monthly “All of H-E-B’s Current Novelty Potato Chips, Ranked” author Dan Solomon takes a deep dive into the mysteries of the iconic retailers’ Retail Brand (private brand) limited edition potato chips. He begins… "H-E-B’s house brands have long been a source of consternation among Texan consumers. They require
Today Daymon announced that Aaron Gottlieb had assumed the role of President of Daymon International. Aaron brings nearly 20 years of Daymon experience to this role; ten years spent overseas leading businesses for Daymon in Europe and Africa.Aaron has had success in every geography he has operated in with a unique ability to connect across
Just one day after we announced the launch of the new Just Essentials by ASDA Retail Brand (private brand) British retailer Waitrose has launched a legal challenge against the new sub-brand. Waitrose, attorneys are claiming that Asda’s new sub-brand infringes on the trademark of their Essential Waitrose sub-brand.A spokesperson for Waitrose said: ‘We were surprised
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market will transition its Retail Brand (private brand) Fresh Pasta packaging from plastic clamshells to an environmentally preferable alternative, PaperSeal Map trays.The PaperSeal modified atmosphere packaging trays are produced by Graphic Packaging International and New Seasons Market will be the first domestic retailer to use this innovation. Each PaperSeal MAP tray
UK retailer Asda today confirmed it will launch the largest budget-friendly essentials Retail Brand (private brand) range in the market to help millions of families fight rising living costs. ‘Just Essentials by Asda’ comprises 300 products, 50% more than the Smart Price Range it will eventually replace, while still offering customers the same great
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