Monthly Archives: September 2012 »
Craftsman Partners With Wonder Woman, Superman and The Flash
Private Brand is taking a giant comic book leap forward with the first-ever print comic book crossover between DC Entertainment and iconic Sears Private Brand Craftsman — “Craftsman Bolt-On System Saves the Justice League.”
Read More »PB CAREERS: Staples: Own Brand Associate Product Manager
The Own Brand Associate Product Manager, (APM), is responsible for supporting the Product Management Director in the development and execution of category and product level strategies which: Support the overall Staples Brands Group’s goals
Read More »Tesco Expands Everyday Value
Tesco’s value-tier Private Brand is preparing to expand into the frozen category. The Everyday Value brand, which was launched early this year as a replacement to their longstanding Tesco Value brand, will add close
Read More »Australian Private Brands Drop Slightly
Over the last few years Australia has been a hotbed of Private Brand growth and controversy with manufacturers charging retailers with unfair practices and government officials weighing in on a daily basis. This article
Read More »New PLMA Sky Hall Takes The show’s Through The Roof
PLMA’s 2012 Private Label Trade Show, is taking expansion to a higher level with the creation of a new Sky Hall to open more space for the growth of private label and private label
Read More »Kroger Announces Official Launch of Simple Truth
Almost eleven months after we first wrote about Cincinnati, Ohio based grocer Kroger brand consolidation and subsequent introduction of their new Private Brand Simple Truth the retailer officially announced nationwide availability of its new
Read More »A’ Design Award & Competition Accepting Entries
The international design contest A’ Design Award & Competition is now open for submissions for the packaging design awards category. The submission deadline is September 30th 2012. A’ Design Award excels at creating publicity
Read More »Introducing the M&S Modern Asian range
From the spicy streets of Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh to funky Manhattan noodle bars, English retailer Marks & Spencer has covered some ground in their quest for inspiration for their new Modern Asian Private
Read More »PB CAREERS: Walmart – Manager Product Development Private Brands
Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 10,130 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of $443 billion, Walmart
Read More »Lidl UK Invests £1 Million in its First Ever Premium Wine Range
This past week, discount grocer Lidl UK announced the launch of its first ever premium wine range. The launch comes in response to growing demand for fine wines from affluent but spend-savvy customers. The
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