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Randy Skoda Named President, CEO of Topco

Randy Skoda Named President, CEO of Topco

myprivatebrand February 19, 2012 0

The Board of Directors of Topco Associates LLC announced today that it unanimously approved the appointment of Randall J. “Randy” Skoda as the company’s President and CEO. Skoda, 49, has served as Interim President

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Topco Names Juan De Paoli VP, Center Store

Topco Names Juan De Paoli VP, Center Store

myprivatebrand January 30, 2012 0

Private Brand distributor/aggregator Topco announced yesterday that Juan De Paoli has joined the company as Vice President, Center Store Program Management. In this key leadership role, De Paoli will report to Glenn Backus, Senior

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Steven Lauer: Topco CEO Retires

Steven Lauer: Topco CEO Retires

myprivatebrand December 27, 2011 0

Skokie, Illinois-based Topco Associates announced the retirement of Steven K. Lauer as president and CEO. Lauer, who was promoted from chief financial officer to president/CEO in 1999 — retired after 19 years of service

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Topco Salutes Excellence in Private Brand Marketing

Topco Salutes Excellence in Private Brand Marketing

myprivatebrand May 16, 2011 0

About 1,100 representatives from nearly 50 members companies and more than 165 vendors took part in Topco Associates’ annual Super Show last week in Schaumburg, Ill. During this Private Brand industry event that focuses

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Topco to Debut New Products at its 2011 Super Show

Topco to Debut New Products at its 2011 Super Show

myprivatebrand October 11, 2010 0

Skokie, Illinois based cooperative Topco Associates, announced that its 2011 Sales and Merchandising Super Show will be held May 9 to 12 at the Renaissance Conference Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Members will get a

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It’s Valutime at Winn-Dixie

It’s Valutime at Winn-Dixie

myprivatebrand June 24, 2010 0

Thank you to a reader in Florida who sent me a tip about Winn-Dixie launching a new value tier Private Brand with a full page in its weekly flyer. Valutime is distributed by Topco

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Topco Make an Offer for Wild Oats

Topco Make an Offer for Wild Oats

myprivatebrand March 16, 2010 0

In a report from Supermarket News it is revealed that the retailer-owned Private Brand cooperative Topco Associates, is attempting to buy the Wild Oats brand and other intellectual property from Whole Foods, according to

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Shoppers Embrace Private Brand

Shoppers Embrace Private Brand

myprivatebrand July 12, 2009 0

This article from the The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel takes an in depth look at Private Brands. It features Aldi, Roundy’s, Pick ‘n Save, Copps, Rainbow, Woodman’s Market, Piggly Wiggly Midwest, Meijer, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle,

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