KEASBEY, NJ – Wakefern Food Corp. says it is seeking new and delicious items for its Own Brands snack portfolio. Wakefern — the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners — today announced
In this week’s Video Forum, Marty Esarte, group vice president of owned brands at Walgreens, discusses efforts to strengthen the drug chain’s already robust assortment of private label merchandise. He also talks about Walgreens Boots Alliance’s heritage of innovation in the sector, the challenge of striking the proper balance between national brands and private label
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Monday announced the own brand products chosen by customers as the winners of its inaugural FRESH PICKS Exclusive Product Awards. The company’s Signature SELECT Ice Cream + Store Baked Cookies combination topped the list, according to the company, which said that six additional products were also awarded the FRESH
WOONSOCKET, RI — CVS Pharmacy said Wednesday that it has added more than 150 new products to its portfolio of exclusive Store Brands, including an expansion of the recently launched Live Better by CVS Health brand and the launch of a new men’s skin and grooming care brand. These new offerings across the health, grocery
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Tuesday celebrated the stars of its Own Brands portfolio, announcing the winners of its first “Own Brands Associate Choice Awards.” Thousands of associates cast votes, choosing their favorite Albertsons Own Brands products in 15 categories. The votes were cast during the company’s January Own Brands “Best for Less” campaign.
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has promoted Chad Coester to senior vice president of Own Brands. He succeeds Geoff White, who was recently named chief merchandising officer. In his new post, Coester is responsible for Albersons’ growing portfolio of private label products. “Chad brings infectious energy to everything he does,” White said. “His versatile background
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has promoted Own Brands president Geoff White to executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Under White’s leadership, Own Brands penetration grew from 23.0% in fiscal year 2017 to 25.3% in the company’s most recently reported quarter. O Organics and Open Nature represent 23.6% of the total natural and organic