November 2010 News Center
November 30, 2010
Asda Tests Self-Serve Liquid Detergent Dispensing System
The goal of the program is to move consumers toward reusable and refillable packaging with the hope of expanding to other liquid private label products in the future.
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November 30, 2010
Safeway Launches New Private Label Snack Line
Promoted on Twitter as having “more crunch for less dough” the new snack line features clever brand imagery and resealable bags.
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November 30, 2010
Hannaford's Private Brands Help Feed the Hungry
The Maine grocer announced two program using its store brands to help feed the hungry and get customers involved this holiday season.
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November 30, 2010
7-Eleven Expands it Private Label Wine Offering
The new mid-tier priced wine targets millennials who are fast becoming bigger wine drinkers than Gen Xers before them.
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November 30, 2010
Tesco to Unveil Additional Ethnic Food Lines
As demand soars for ethnic cuisine and Tesco’s category sales climb, the retailer is launching more private label cuisines featuring diverse world flavors.
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November 30, 2010
CVS Recalls Its Reusable Bags, Too
Following in the Winn-Dixie’s footsteps, CVS voluntarily pulled one of its reusable bags from the market due to elevated levels of lead found in them.
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November 30, 2010
Richelieu Foods Acquired by Centerview Partners
Key members of Richelieu's management team will remain with company after the deal is closed.
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November 23, 2010
Walmart's Losing Shoppers, Trip Frequency and Loyalty
Customer loss, price competition and remodeling efforts negatively affect Walmart’s sales, according to new research.
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November 23, 2010
Sam's Club Introduces Calle Azul Tequila
The 10
0 percent agave anejo tequila is produced by the Rodolfo Gonzalez family of Mexico and retails for under $20.
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November 23, 2010
Research: Consumer Frugality Persists in the Post-Recession
Private label consumption will continue to grow, but some categories sales may slow as the economy improves, Booze annual research reveals.
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November 23, 2010
Ampm Adds Candy and Hispanic Snacks to Its Private Label Line
The chain recently added candy and Hispanic snacks to the "Good Stuff by ampm" private label brand launched earlier in the year.
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November 23, 2010
Store Brands Bolster Target's Popularity
The discounter has increased private label sales by offering products that shoppers are most willing to trial with unique flavors not found anywhere else.
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November 23, 2010
Store Brands Are Retailers' Second-Most Important Point of Difference
Fully 90 percent of retailers rely on private label offerings to distinguish themselves from competitors, according to FMI’s annual report
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November 17, 2010
Kroger Named Store Brands Decisions' Retail Innovator of the Year at its Inaugural Awards Program
Seventeen other category awards were presented with Target winning three, and Delhaize America and Roundy’s each taking home two awards.
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November 17, 2010
Research: Consumers Shift to Private Label in the Double Digits
A majority of consumer also indicate they are switching to private label in the difficult-to-capture personal care and baby care categories.
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November 17, 2010
Winn-Dixie Voluntarily Withdraws Its Private Label Reusable Bags
The possible long-term environmental impact of disposing of the bags, which contain lead, spurred the grocer to discontinue their manufacture and use.
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November 17, 2010
Wholesome Goodness Foods Available Exclusively at Walmart Canada
The exclusive brand combines great taste, better nutrition at affordable prices, according to Walmart Canada.
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November 17, 2010
Shopper Marketing Expenditures Expected to Rise
New research from Booz & Company and GMA reveals a majority of manufacturers plan to boost shopper marketing expenditures.
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November 17, 2010
FMI Establishes Center of Excellence for Food Safety and Protection
Jill Hollingsworth is promoted to senior vice president of FMI and will lead the new Center of Excellence for Food Safety and Protection.
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November 9, 2010
Store Brands Social Media Marketing Expected to Soar
A Store Brands Decisions’ exclusive research report, available at the upcoming PLMA Show, forecasts a boom in social media marketing as retailers develop strategies to increase consumer awareness and loyalty for their store brands.
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November 9, 2010
Wegmans Unveils Store Brand Diabetic Home Testing System
Wegmans’ TRUEresult home testing system, said to be more compact, easier to use and faster than other brands, could save patients up to $400 annually.
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November 9, 2010
Raley's Comes on Strong With Store Brands Meals Program
The West Coast grocer rolled out more than 20 entrees and side dishes under its new Raley’s To Go ready-to-heat meals available in single serve and family sizes.
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November 9, 2010
Barbie Branded Sleepwear Joins Loblaw's Private Label Joe Fresh Line
The limited edition sleepware and intimate apparel line for girls and women was launched in partnership with Mattel.
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November 9, 2010
Mintel Predicts 2011 Consumer Packaged Goods Trends
From ingredient reductions and a continuation of the all-natural trend, to packaging sustainability and the emergency of retro brands, these trends will affect 2011 product development.
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November 9, 2010
Web-Based Solutions Help Retailers Streamline Private Label Supplier Communications
Product lifecycle management software helps large retailers manage complex manufacturing and supply chain processes, as a growing proportion of merchandise they sell is private label.
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November 9, 2010
TreeHouse Foods 3Q Profits Fall on Rising Sales
The recent Sturm Foods acquisition helped the company post a 22.5 percent rise in revenues and a significant gross margin improvement.
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November 2, 2010
Top Retailers Rebuked for BPA Use in Private Label Products
Walmart, Kroger, Supervalu and Safeway receive failing grades for BPA usage in their products and for weak or non-existent plans to eliminate the substance from packaged and canned foods and beverages.
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November 2, 2010
Hannaford Engages Moms in Social Media Conversations, Introduces Home 360
The Maine grocer is using Facebook and Twitter to converse with moms in a focus group type format about how their private label brands save them money.
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November 2, 2010
A&P Introduces The Food Emporium Trading Company Label
The introduction of this specialty foods brand is intended to help A&P enhancing the customer experience and value proposition, according to its turnaround plan.
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November 2, 2010
Dollar General Diaper Revamp Boosts Sales Dramatically
Reconfigured and remarketed to make an emotional connection with customers, the DG Diaper brand is experiencing double-digit sales increases.
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Guest Columns
Grocery Aisle Innovation Key to Retailer and Consumer Cost Savings
Retailers are redesigning the aisle, appealing to environmentally friendly consumers and capitalizing on market trends to make their private label brands more competitive.
Source: Tetra Pak Inc.
How to Develop a Private Label Expression Aligned with Retail Brand Strategy
By creating private label as a marketing tool rather than just a price alternative, retailers gain the opportunity to tell a complete brand story while simultaneously boosting customer loyalty.
Source: CBX
Using the Store Banner to Endorse Private Label Architecture
Although the economic downturn accelerated private label growth in Europe, there was another key driver -- retailers started to brand their stores.
Source: IPLC
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