Items Tagged with "Private Label Non Foods"
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Toys R Us Leads With Store BrandsThe nation's largest specialty toy store is heading into the holiday season with a bigger emphasis on store brands, including a catalog solely featuring items exclusive to Toys R Us and an integrate marketing campaign for private label.Claiming, “differentiation is key,” the retailer hos Read More... |
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Shoppers Dissatisfied with Body Care OfferingsA walk through the health and beauty care departments of most retailers reveals a mind boggling array of lotions and creams, however a majority of end users are dissatisfied with products’ results, leaving the door wide open for store brands.Despite endless body care product introductions boas Read More... |
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Sam's Club Leads Walmart in Q2 EarningsGone are the days of Sam’s Club being the problem child within Walmart’s family of stores. The warehouse club led the company in sales and earnings for the second quarter, fueled by its store brands.Walmart’s U.S. stores saw sales grow just 0.4 percent for the three months ended Ju Read More... |
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Top Care OTC Meds Now Covered by InsurersMost of Topco Associates LLC’s Top Care over-the-counter (OTC) medications are now covered by many public and private insurers, including Medicare and Medicaid.Participating stores and their customers will be able to get many prescribed OTC Top Care-brand medications for the lowest available c Read More... |
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Correlation Found Between Recognizable PL Brands and Consumer SatisfactionConsumers prefer certain private-label products over others, and some don’t even know they are purchasing private label brands, according to a new study by Market Force Information.The panel research study, conducted in March with 6,100 participants, was designed to uncover which private label Read More... |
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Retailers Capitalize on Antacid Recalls With Ramped Up Production and PromotionsSavvy retailers are capitalizing on the recalls of more than a dozen national antacid brands by ramping up production of their store brands and beefing up promotions.Recalls of national brands include Rolaids, Pepcid and Mylanta are putting pressure on brands such as Tums and retailer store brands t Read More... |
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CVS Unveils Just the Basics Store BrandCVS/pharmacy has launched Just the Basics, a new line of store brands household essentials with nearly 100 items across numerous categories including household, beauty, baby, personal care, grocery and beverages."We know our customers want the option to save where they can so they can spend where th Read More... |
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Walmart to Launch Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Line for TweensWalmart and Pacific World offered a sneak peak at GeoGirl, their new eco-friendly beauty line developed exclusively for tweens, during a recent press event in New York City.Beginning in March, the line will be sold in approximately 1,250 Walmart stores and on the company’s web site. A GeoGirl Read More... |
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Walgreens Launches Private Label BORBA Skin Care CollectionPromoted as ‘Inside Out Beauty Solutions,’ Walgreens unveiled its new private label BORBA cosmetics collections available in stores and on the company’s web site.BORBA as merchandised on an endcap in a Houston store.The company refers to the skin care products as “cosmeceut Read More... |
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Carrefour Discount Expands into Non-FoodsThe Carrefour Discount line, introduced in 2009, is expanding to include non-food household products this year, following last year’s extension into fresh foods.This month six household appliances used frequently for meal preparation and housekeeping were rolled out, including a coffee-maker, Read More...Tags: private label non-foods, |
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Topco Veteran Dan Mazur to RetireAfter 39 years of service with Topco, Dan Mazur, senior vice president –center store management, plans to retire at the end of March.Steven LauerMazur joined Topco in 1972 as a buyer and advanced rapidly through the ranks, holding such positions as product manager, manager of grocery, director Read More... |
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Barbie Branded Sleepwear Joins Loblaw's Private Label Joe Fresh LineThrough a partnership with Mattel, Canadian retailer Loblaw has launched a limited edition line of Barbie-branded sleepwear and intimate apparel for women and girls under the Barbie Loves Joe Fresh private label.The collection is comprised of items for women and girls including: sleepwear sets and s Read More... |
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Wegmans Unveils Store Brand Diabetic Home Testing SystemWegmans Food Markets introduced the company’s first store brand blood glucose monitoring systems, a basic self-care tool for people with diabetes.Wegmans’ TRUEresult system and TRUE2go – small enough to fit in a purse, pocket or gym bag -- can help those with diabetes and pre-diabe Read More... |
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Perrigo Reports Record Second Quarter EarningsPerrigo Company reported record earnings of $74 million, up 44 percent for its first quarter ended Sept 25, 2010 versus the same period a year ago. Net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter were $641 million, an increase of 21 percent“The market for store brands continues to g Read More... |
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Hannaford Engages Moms in Social Media Conversations, Introduces Home 360Hannaford Supermarkets is reaching out to moms for feedback about their private label brands and is using social media tools Facebook and Twitter to spread the word to other moms and prospective customers.“We brought real, busy moms together to talk about what their grocery shopping experience Read More... |
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Find What's New for Store Brands at the PLMA Trade ShowEthnic foods and flavors, natural and organic ingredients in food and personal care items, health and wellness concerns, and new packaging design and innovations are just a few of the trends fueling a profusion of private label new product development these days.Retailers are offering spiced-up sele Read More... |
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Spartan Stores Plans Private Label ExpansionSpartan Stores plans to introduce more than 200 new private label products under its new Fresh Selection brand before the end of the year.'We plan to further enhance our consumer value offering by introducing more than 200 new private brand products during the second half of the fiscal year with app Read More... |
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Kmart's CMO is High on Private Label and Social MediaKmart is kicking up its private label offering and social media “value” marketing just in time for the holidays, according to the mass merchandiser’s chief marketing officer Mark Snyder.Kmart is tapping into the consumer’s need to remain frugal but still be able to enjoy the Read More... |
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More than 600 New Private Label Products at Kroger This YearKroger attributes a good portion of its sales and earnings momentum to its private label program success and increased loyalty among their best and most frequent shoppers, executive told securities analysts during an earnings call to review second quarter results.The grocer introduced more than 600 Read More... |
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H.E. Butt Launches Private Label Dorm Decor LineAs college kids prepare to go back to school, San Antonio, Texas- based H.E. Butt Grocery Co. introduced its store brands dorm décor line, All About U. “From the cool to the comfortable, find everything for dorm rooms at H-E-B's low prices,” the retailers wrote on its web site. & Read More... |
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Retailers May See Permanent Gains from Tylenol RecallJohnson & Johnson’s recalled brands –– Tylenol, Motrin and Benadryl –– will return to store shelves shortly, but industry observers say they will not achieve their former market share dominance, paving the way for permanent store brand gains. "I think those brands Read More... |
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OTC Private Label Sales Heat UpWhile overall over-the-counter medicine sales increased 3.8 percent in 2009 –– due to the H1N1 virus scare and the economy -- retailers with stores brands gained the most market share. In fact, OTC sales are expected to continue to rise between 2.3 percent and 2.6 percent over the next Read More... |
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Safeway Tour Promotes Eco-Friendly Cleaning ProductsSafeway’s Bright Green Clean Team tour is showcasing the grocer’s store brand natural household cleaning line while cleaning up America along the way. As part of its marketing campaign, the tour has already visited Washington, Philadelphia, Seattle and Portland, Ore., with San Francisco Read More... |
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Families Increase Store Brands Back-to-School SpendingAmerican families are gearing up to spend more than $55 billion this year on back-to-school items and store brands are winning a larger share of the spend, according to The National Retail Federation. In its 2010 Consumer Intentions and Actions Back to School survey, more than 44 percent of respond Read More... |
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Store Brand OTC Sales Rise as J&J Recalls More ProductsStore brand sales of over-the-counter (OTC) pain and allergy remedies are rising as Johnson & Johnson sales collapsing as it recalls even more products, including regular Tylenol and now Benadryl. Over the past month, OTC store brands have increased 23 percent to $51.9 million as J&J’ Read More... |
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Perrigo Acquires Exclusive Rights to OTC Store Brand Versions of AllegraPerrigo acquired exclusive U.S. store brand rights to sell and distribute over-the-counter (OTC) versions of Allegra, generically known as fexofenadine. The rights include Fexofenadine HCl 180 mg and 60 mg tabs, Fexofenadine HCl 60 mg and Pseudoephedrine 120 mg tabs, the generic versions of Sanofi- Read More... |
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Store Brands Beauty Care Category Poised for Global GrowthThe beauty care category has lagged behind other store brands categories that have grown exponentially over the past several years, but it is poised for growth as retailers focus more on product quality and packaging, according to industry analysts. “Private labels tend to do very well in are Read More... |
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Rite Aid Launches Baby Care LineTugaboos, Rite Aid’s new store brand baby care line is available in all stores with Tugaboos diapers leading the way, including jumbo, overnight diapers and trainers, all of which are hypoallergenic. The Tugaboos line will soon also include creams, lotions and wipes as well. The new baby care Read More... |
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Target to Debut Shaun White ShoesTarget announced plans to roll out Shaun White Shoes, an exclusive collection featuring skate-inspired shoes for boys and young men, which will debut nationwide in all 1,740 Target stores and on the retailer’s web site early next fall. The collection will be designed by Shaun White in collabo Read More... |
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OfficeMax Unveils New Store Brand Technology ProductsOfficeMax introduces the company's first high-tech store brand product line under the brand name Engage, featuring innovative and affordable technology products and accessories that reflect its tagline –– Connect to the Future of Computer Technology. The first product to launch under th Read More... |
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Supervalu Introduces WholeCare Pet Store BrandSupervalu launched WholeCare Pet store brand, a complete line of food products for dogs and cats that also includes a variety of treats and pet supplies. The new line will replace the company’s two former private-label pet product brands –– Happy Tails and NutriPlan –– Read More... |
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Dollar General Renews Focus on Store BrandsDollar General has big plans to launch and heavily promote it store brands, including the relaunch of its Bobbie Brooks women's apparel line as well as its True Living home products, Holiday Style and Perfect Harvest seasonal collections. The chain is in the process of searching for a team of 10 to Read More... |
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Ace Hardware to Sell Craftsman ToolsSears’ ubiquitous 80-year-old Craftsman store brand will now be sold through Ace Hardware stores, with 100 outlets coming on line in May and many more to follow in June, according to a company statement. "This is an exciting strategic move that expands access to Craftsman for existing and new Read More... |
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Supervalu Improves Baby Basics DiapersMinneapolis-based Supervalu unveiled its new and improved Baby Basics store brand diapers that offer better leak protection, improved fit and a more comfortable extra-soft interior. The new contoured shape and high-stretch side panels allow for greater flexibility as the baby moves; the hypoallerge Read More... |
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OfficeMax Expands Store Brand Furniture LinesOfficeMax is expanding desk and workspace selections under its Brenton Studio and Eastleigh store brands to offer customers more stylish, versatile and affordable home and office-workspace furniture. Introduced in 2009, Brenton Studio and Eastleigh collections feature state-of-the-art designs rangi Read More... |
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Store Brands Gain Share in Significant CategoriesStore brands tallied significant gains in several categories this year, including baby food, frozen pizza, salad dressings and mayonnaise, snacks, and candles and incense, according to Nielsen data. Private label baby food was the lead share winner with unit sales growth of 22.3 percent for the 52 Read More...Tags: wal-mart, nielsen, private label food, store brand food, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, private label growth, private label trends, private label frozen food, store brand frozen food, store brand trends, store brand growth, business, walmart, grocery, drug, mass, cliub, private label baby food, store brand baby food, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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Walgreens and CVS Clean Up in Paper Towel TestsIt seems consumers no longer have to pay more for strong and absorbent paper towels, with several Walgreen’s and CVS retail brands leading the way, according to the latest issue of Consumer Reports Although Bounty Extra Soft ($4.15 per 100 sq. ft.) topped the ratings, store brands from Walgre Read More...Tags: costco, target, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, store brand household products, cvs, business, consumer reports, drug, mass, club, kirkland, private label gousehold products, bounty, viva, walgreens, up and up, store brand paper towel, private label paper towel, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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7-Eleven Private Label Summit Focuses on Supplier EducationAt its first Private Label Summit in Dallas last week, 7-Eleven executives said the company plans to expand the 7-Select private label portfolio in U.S. stores to 300 items in 2010, adding frozen foods such as pizza and mozzarella cheese sticks next month. As the company increases its commitment to Read More... |
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Kimberly-Clark Bucks the Declining CPG Profit TrendKimberly-Clark, maker of Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, said a healthy price increase helped it deliver a 41 percent profit increase in the third quarter, adding that it is undaunted by retailers who are deeply discounting and pushing store brands to boost customer traffic.Profits were also bo Read More... |
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Profiles in Innovation: A&P's Non-Foods Are Positioned to Explode (Part 4 of 4)Editor’s Note: This is the last article in an exclusive four-part series on A&P’s revamped store brand’s program. The first part, “A&P’s Store Brands Transformation,” focused on the grocer’s overall strategy and plan. Part II, “A&P’s Read More...
Author: Maureen Azzato
Tags: a&p, innovation, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, the great atlantic & pacific tea co., store brand beauty and personal care products, private label pet products, store brand pet products, business, private label health care products, doug palmer, preferred pet, market spa, live better, prvate label beauty and personal care products, grocery, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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Profiles in Innovation: A&P's 'Green Way' to Sustainability (Part 3 of 4)Editor's Note: This is the third in an exclusive four-part series on A&P's revamped store brands' program. Part I, "A&P's Store Brands Transformation," focused on the grocer's overall strategy and plan. Last week's Part II, "A&P's High Hopes for Premium Store Brands," focused on Via Roma Read More...
Author: Maureen Azzato
Tags: a&p, green way, innovation, private label food, store brand food, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, private label organic food, store brand organic food, the great atlantic & pacific tea co., business, doug palmer, private label natural food, store brand natural food, private label sustainable products, store brand sustainable products, private label earth-friendly products, store brand earth-friendly products, grocery, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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Profiles in Innovation: A&P's Store Brands Transformation (Part 1 of 4)Over the past 18 months, Doug Palmer and his store brands' team seem to have accomplished the impossible -- they revamped and repositioned The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.'s (A&P's) entire store brands' portfolio of more than 4,000 items across 435 stores. At the center of the pr Read More...
Author: Maureen Azzato
Tags: a&p, green way, america's choice, innovation, private label food, store brand food, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, private label organic food, store brand organic food, the great atlantic & pacific tea co., private label beauty and personal care products, store brand health care products, store brand pet products, business, doug palmer, via roma, hartford reserve, preferred pet, market spa, live better, private labelhealthcare products, pivate label pet products, grocery, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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Wal-Mart Exec Likens Great Value Brand to Coca-Cola, Tide and CheeriosWal-Mart is about 75 percent complete with its product reformulation and relaunch of its Great Value store brand, said Andrea Thomas, senior vice president of private label brands for the Bentonville, Ark.-based retail giant. Speaking at a Bentonville/Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce Champions prese Read More... |
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Store Brands as Innovator, Not FollowerWhile the fragmented European market is extremely different from the vast expanse of the United States, Mintel's Lynn Dornblaser believes there is a lot to be learned from European pioneers who are taking store brands to new heights. "What's new in how we talk about private label is referring to pr Read More...
Author: Maureen Azzato
Tags: private label food, tesco, store brand food, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, sainsbury, mintel, store brand packaging, private label packaging, private label innovation, private label trends, store brand trends, private label household products, store brand household products, lynn dornblaser, marks & spencer, dm, migros, tetra recart packaging, private label beauty and personal care, store brand innovation, store brand beauty and personal care, business, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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U.K.’s Waitrose Gets Solid Sales Boost from New ‘Essentials’ LineSince the launch of its new Essentials line of staple products, British food retailer Waitrose saw sales rise 8.4 percent and attracted 250,000 new shoppers in the past four weeks compared to prior year, according to Nielsen data. Sales per transaction were also up 5 percent. Read More... |
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Store Brands Decisions Launches to Serve the Information Needs of the Store Brands MarketIn response to the growing store brands movement, Store Brands Decisions debuted today as the first web-based information resource for the store brands industry. Sometimes referred to as private label, store brands, own brands or private brands, retailers are increasingly marketing consumer product Read More...Tags: store brands decisions, private label manufacturers association, nielsen, private label food, store brand food, store brand non-foods, private label non-foods, private label trends, store brand trends, private label beverages, store brand beverages, john failla, private label, store brands, plmaa, store brand sales, private label sales, business, industry, markets, companies, food and beverage, |
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