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06 November 2023
With private label penetration approaching 30%, Loblaw is the undisputed leader in the Canadian market. We look at one of the ways it keeps ranges front of mind with shoppers. Enduring success The PC Insiders Report is used twice a year by Loblaw to showcase its latest new private label products and some of its iconic items. This year’s Holiday report showcases more than 100 new products ar...
04 October 2023
US-based Kroger has launched a new Hispanic-inspired private label range. Kroger Mercado offers more than 50 products including fresh meat, drinks, snacks, sides and desserts. $30 bn business Kroger has focused the initial range on meeting the needs of Hispanic shoppers and those with a passion for the culture and its food. The retailer has aimed to create authentic and relevant products, f...
25 September 2023
The Korean wave is unstoppable and continues to sweep across the globe, with Homeplus private labels (PB) landing on store shelves in Mongolian discounters since 4 September. Homeplus chose to partner with Circle Group, a local Mongolian chain store discount retailer, to sell over 200 PB products at 14 locations under the two banners -- Orgil and Tout’en, in Ulaanbaatar. With pricing and conve...
13 September 2023
Kroger’s Q2 results were driven by strong digital sales growth, the performance of its own brands and increased profit generated through alternative revenue streams. Here we explore those results in closer detail. Q2 key numbers Total sales decreased by 2.2% (year-on-year) to $33,853m Identical (ID) sales (ex-fuel) increased 1% Digital sales increased 12% Solid digital perform...
31 July 2023
Sales in Hebe drugstores increased in the first half of the year by 27.5% compared to the same period in the previous year – based on the financial statements of the Jeronimo Martins Group, the owner of the chain. Its focus is development of the ecommerce channel Hebe is focusing its efforts on the development of the e-commerce channel. This channel will grow international sales in the C...
28 July 2023
Pick n Pay has introduced two new coffee ranges under its private labels. It expanded the Premium Crafted Collection with new coffee options, and launched an exclusive coffee private label known as The Roastery Premium Crafted Collection by Pick n Pay. Increasing demand for coffee consumption at home Pick n Pay claimed that the sales of coffee plungers and machines in South Africa have grow...
11 July 2023
We round up key updates from leading retailers in Australia. Health: Woolworths removes children's snacks from check out Woolworths research shows that almost a third of customers mostly or always use government ratings Health Star Rating (HSR) to choose between different food products. By offering options that display HSRs, Woolworths aims to make healthier choices easier. Kids confectione...
10 July 2023
The new range, called Pianetiamo, includes three salad products and is now available across all 435 stores in the country.  A sustainable move, and the first in Italy  Vertical farming used 95% less water compared to traditional farming methods. What's more, it uses no pesticides and significantly less land, making it better for the environment in many ways.  “ Penny proudly positions it...
10 July 2023
As its 50 th anniversary celebrations continue in Germany, Lidl has collaborated with Diageo to produce four gift packs alongside its Freeway private label brand. Enjoy your branded favourites with a free private label mixer The delights at Lidl keep coming in Germany, with its latest offering of gift packs showcasing spirits by Diageo and its own private label products. Shoppers can en...
04 July 2023
POLOmarket has stores located in 15 (of a total of 16) voivodeships (provinces), amounting to over 280 stores. In 2022, sales revenues exceeded PLN 2.3 bn (US$560.9m), while a year earlier, it was just over PLN 2.0 bn (US$487.7m), exhibiting good growth and with aggressive plans to expand further. New stores focus on shopper experience and the environment Its emphasis is on creating the ...