Daymon, announced this week that it has opened up its Supplier Portal to the open market. Previously, brand development agencies like Daymon or customers supported by Daymon relied on direct communication relaying capacity, credentials, and contacts to develop Private Brands at retailers. Within the past ten years, Daymon began digitizing this type of information within
Atlanta-based home improvement retailer Home Depot is introducing StyleWell kids, a new Retail Brand (private brand) range of on-trend and affordable home décor featuring fun designs for children. The launch collection includes more than 65 items, ranging from curated textiles, soft goods and bedroom/bathroom décor. The Home Depot will continue to expand the StyleWell Kids
M&S is launching a trial of refillable own-brand cleaning and laundry products, as part of its commitment to reduce and remove plastic packaging, and offer customers more sustainable choices. M&S Refillable allows customers to choose from eight pre-filled, own-brand homecare products, including cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, fabric conditioners and washing up liquids. The offering,
In early April, SunOpta, a U.S.-based, global manufacturer of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages, unveiled its new 65,000 square-foot global headquarters and eco-powered innovation center in Eden Prairie, Minn. SunOpta’s new home was designed to accelerate the speed of innovation, foster collaboration, and model the company’s sustainability heritage to positively impact people and
Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced the launch of Forward With Design (FWD), its first-ever activewear Retail Brand (private brand) designed, developed and incubated in-house for active, on-the-go Canadians. Forward With Design apparel was built from the ground up in just over 900 days from concept ideation to full brand launch. On the heels of
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General announced this week a dramatic series of promotions and hirings that include three new senior vice presidents and eight new vice presidents. The new appointments are effective as of May 31st. Jackie Li has been promoted to SVP of private brands and global sourcing. Li has been with Dollar General
Perrigo today announced that Ms. Alison Ives has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer. In this role, Ms. Ives will be responsible for providing global oversight and coordination of Perrigo's research and development, regulatory and innovation efforts. She will join the Company's Operating Committee and report to President and Chief
Homeplus announced this past week that it has signed a deal with Walmart to sell the retailer’s Private Brand products in its stores. Homeplus currently operates 135 hypermarket stores and 332 Homeplus Express outlets across Korea. Under the deal, the Korean retailer will sell Walmart private brand products including Great Value for packaged food,
Red Gold, the largest family-owned tomato company in the world, has entered the plant-based segment with the launch of two products that illustrates the next generation of shelf stable protein alternatives. Combining the functional benefits of naturally grown tomatoes with plant-based proteins, this next generation of the growing category is known as plant-based 3.0. The
The first in-person Velocity Institute Conference since 2019 was a welcome opportunity for the Private Brand industry to regather and network, but there was a lot more to the event as well. Velocity excelled as a forum for essential insights about how the industry can benefit from all the lessons of the past couple
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