Private Label Buyer back issues from April 2008:
David J. Hepfinger will replace Norman S. Rich as president of Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., the company announced.(people)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... David J. Hepfinger will replace Norman S. Richas president of Weis Markets, Sunbury, Pa., the company announced. Hepfinger--who most recently served as senior vice president of ...
Sweetbay Supermarket.(people)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Sweetbay Supermarket, part of the Belgium-based Delhaize Group, announced the promotion of ...
Royal Ahold-owned Stop & Shop/Giant Food announced the addition of two executive vice presidents to its leadership structure.(people)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Royal Ahold-owned Stop & Shop/Giant Food announced the addition of two executive vice presidents to its leadership structure. Jim Dwyer is the company's new ...
Longs Drug Stores.(people)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Longs Drug Stores, Walnut Creek, Calif., announced that Todd J. Vasos has been named ...
Topco Associates LLC.(Supplier People)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Thomas G. Frey joined Skokie, Ill.-based Topco Associates LLC as senior vice president and chief financial officer. Frey ...
The Soy for Life Foundation of Urbandale, Iowa--which educates industry professionals about the benefits of eating soy--announced the formation of a new advisory council consisting of professionals in the food industry.(On the Supplier Side)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Soy for Life Foundation of Urbandale, Iowa--which educates industry professionals about the benefits of eating soy--announced the formation of a new advisory council consisting of professionals in the food industry. The council will provide valuable input into the organization's work ...
Skokie-Ill.-based Topco Associates LLC announced the acceptance of Bruno's Supermarkets LLC, Birmingham, Ala., and Pueblo Inc., Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, as independent members.(On the Supplier Side)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Skokie-Ill.-based Topco Associates LLC announced the acceptance of Bruno's Supermarkets LLC, Birmingham, Ala., and Pueblo Inc., Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, as independent members ....
Pharmline Inc.(On the Supplier Side)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Pharmline Inc., a maker of custom-designed, premixed blends of dietary supplements for the food and beverages industries, announced that it restarted its operations in ...
How well do you know your customers?(the private eye)(Survey)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... In-store surveys and general observations of the clientele pushing carts through the store are not always enough to gain a firm grasp on your consumers' purchasing habits or their purchasing capabilities. A report released by Packaged Facts, a Rockville, Md.-based division of ...
More consumers going kosher.(the private eye)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... As their concerns regarding food safety increase, many consumers are opting for non-conventional foods that are seen as being safer--and more healthful. According to Chicago-based Mintel International, the U.S. kosher food market in 2007 was about $12.5 billion, and it's continuing to ...
Maybe it's time to chill! Prepared, refrigerated meals are picking up steam in private label.(Thinking Inside the Box)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Regular readers of my column might be thinking I have become a meteorologist. Last month I wrote about global warming, and this month I proclaim that it's "time to chill." But this isn't a weather-based statement--it's a suggestion that there might be something new gathering on the ...
Risky business: U.S. retailers and manufacturers need to weigh the pros and cons carefully before doing business with China.(Trend Watch: CHINA EXPORTS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Many retailers and manufacturers have turned to China in search of a bargain on private label merchandise and/or ingredients for such products. But doing so can be risky business. In 2007, Chinese exporters of animal ingredients deliberately laced their products with melamine ....
Not your grandma's private label: a huge rebranding effort--based on consumer and household insights--is re-energizing Safeway's private label program.(SAFEWAY: RETAILER OF THE YEAR)(Cover story)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2008; ... It wasn't too long ago that Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway found itself a bit overwhelmed. Between the late 1990s and 2001, the retail giant acquired five regional retail chains throughout the country--each with a loyal consumer base that, in some cases, appeared less than overjoyed with ...
Thinking inside the can: canned fruit and vegetables have always been convenient. But the innovations currently taking place inside the can will be even more important to growing these categories.(Category Review: CANNED FRUIT & VEGETABLES)
Apr 01, 2008; ... A quiet revolution has been taking place in the fruit and vegetable category during the past few years. Fresh and frozen alternatives underwent a makeover--complete with ultra-convenient packaging (e.g., steamable and single-serve) and upscale product mixes, while their canned and bottled ...
Just say cheese: retailers looking to capture a portion of current cheese trends for their private label programs will find plenty to choose from.(Category Review: CHEESE)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Few other foods are as ubiquitous as cheese. The 5,000-year-old dairy favorite tops pizzas and sandwiches, enjoys main attraction status on party trays, and serves as the starting point for creamy sauces and dips. But perhaps the most amazing thing about cheese is not its ...
The cleanup: sales are a little murky in the household cleaner category, indicating it's time for a clean sweep down the aisle.(Category Review: HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cleaning house: It's a dirty job, but somebody has to do it. And whether you're Dirty Harry, Mr. Clean or Madge the Manicurist (of Palmolive fame), you're going to need cleaning supplies to get the job done. Yet, according to Chicago-based ...
In search of 'good value'.(Editor's Insight)(Survey)(Column)
Apr 01, 2008; ... I just read about a new report informing trend-watchers that "taste, convenience and health" continue to be the principal drivers behind today's consumer food choices. That "revelation" made me chuckle because it's just so not news. Honestly, I can't think of a time in recent ...
Hello, gorgeous! The numbers are down in the cosmetics category. But optimism is in the air, thanks to a slew of new consumer trends gaining momentum.(Category Review: COSMETICS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Traditionally, private label cosmetics have had a bit of a rough go in retail. Store brand items have had to share limited shelf space with big national brands that feature sleek packaging and exotic-sounding product names. (How do you compete with a ...
Hot stuff! Bigger and better than ever, this year's private label non-foods Hot List includes a record-breaking 50 categories!(Special Report: NON-FOODS HOT LIST)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2008; ... As in years past, the nonfoods Hot List is made up of categories with more than $10 million in annual sales that have posted double-digit dollar sales gains in U.S. food, drug and mass merchandise outlets over a 52-week period--all data are supplied by Chicago-based Information Resources ...
Artisan salts.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Barhyte Specialty Foods' Lords of Salt line consists of unique and flavorful artisan salts. Inspired by flavors popular in the Pacific Northwest, the new gourmet sea salts are hand-harvested using ecologically sound practices. Barhyte Specialty ...
Organic nutritional supplement.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Reds n' Things--the new supplement from VitaCeutical Labs--is free from genetically modified organisms. It is organic-certified and made from 100 percent raw vegan products. The supplement is full of fruits, berries and flax, and has the antioxidant equivalent of four servings of fruits ...
DipTops.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New to the private label industry, DipTops are disposable, spill-resistant snap-on spitoons that are custom-made to clamp tightly to the top of aluminum beverage cans. The innovative and ...
Square bottles.(New in Packaging)(Novapak Corp.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Novapak Corp. introduces its new square PET olive oil bottles in 16- and 33-ounce sizes. The bottles are injection-stretched and blow-molded in a two-stage process that increases blow ratios, PET molecule orientation and strength of the resulting container. The bottles also ...
Packaging technology.(New in Packaging)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Zip-Pak offers a wide range of slider and press-to-close packaging systems that enable re-sealable technology on virtually any package style--from standup pouches to thermo-form/fill/seal packages. Included in the company's offerings is the ZIPPAK SLIDER, which enables consumers to easily ...
Premium ice cream.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Choctal Inc. introduced three single-origin vanilla ice creams. The new varieties include Indonesian, Papua New Guinea and Mexican vanillas. Choctal also announced the development of its first single-country chocolate and vanilla combination: Costa Rican Rain Forest Chocolate and Vanilla ....
Sugar-free cakes.(New Products)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Sweet Lilly's Heavenly Desserts announces the addition of three no-sugar-added varieties to its line of hand-finished cakes. The new varieties include strawberry shortcake, peach shortcake and New York-Style cheesecake. Each variety is made with an all-natural, high-quality non-sugar ...
Home meal solutions.(New on the Shelf)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Delhaize Group introduces its new On the Go Bistro line of ready-to-eat meals made from high-quality, wholesome ingredients. The new line of products is being offered by Delhaize Group's subsidiaries--Food Lion and Bloom ...
30-Minute Marinades.(New on the Shelf)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Kroger Company's line of 30-Minute Marinades has been repackaged for increased customer appeal. The line includes a number of varieties--Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice; ...
Allergy Relief.(New on the Shelf)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The new Indoor/Outdoor Allergy Relief tablets from CVS are effective for 24 hours, the company says. The product offers relief from a runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and an itchy throat or nose. The tablet's active ingredient is ...
Decadent coffee.(New on the Shelf)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Spartan Stores Inc. now offers a variety of new coffees under its own brand. The offerings include ...
Store brand beer.(New on the Shelf)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Costco Wholesale Corp. launched its own line of beer under the Kirkland Signature brand. The company is offering its ...
Instant oatmeal.(New on the Shelf)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Maple & Brown Sugar instant oatmeal from Trader Joe's is made with whole-grain oats and is naturally flavored. The breakfast item is microwaveable, certified kosher, low in fat and an excellent source of ...
Change: a necessary evil.(Seidler Says ...)
Apr 01, 2008; ... After many conversations with retailers, manufacturers and industry consultants involved with store brands, I've come to the conclusion that I'm an atypical consumer. This is difficult to admit in my line of work. I shy away from big-box stores; my husband and I cook from ...
New Orleans to host IDDBA's 'Show of Shows'.(the private eye)(International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... This year's Dairy-Deli-Bake, the "Show of Shows" from the Madison, Wis.-based International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), will be held in New Orleans--home to legendary music and food. Slated for June 1 through June 3, Dairy-Deli-Bake 2008 promises a content-packed seminar program ...
Wal-Mart Canada launches green cleaners.(the private eye)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Excitement is brewing just north of the border following Wal-Mart Canada's launch of its Great Value GreenLine of environmentally preferred cleaning products. Manufactured by Mississauga, Ontario-based Oxi Brite, the products are non-toxic, biodegradable, performance-tested and ...
Target Stores Inc.(THE ticker)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Target Stores Inc., Minneapolis, said it is expanding its offerings of natural and personal care products in all of its ...
Schnucks Market Inc.(THE ticker)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Schnucks Market Inc., Dekalb, Ill., announced plans to launch an urban specialty market to serve residents and commuters in downtown St. Louis. The store will ...
Wegmans Food Markets.(THE ticker)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Rochester, N.Y.-based Wegmans Food Markets said FORTUNE ranked the retailer as number three on its 11th annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work ...
Market Centre.(THE ticker)(Market Centre of Commerce)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Market Centre of Commerce, Calif., said it would distribute the Natural Directions line of natural and organic products to more than 2,000 independent retailers in Arizona, ...
Plugged in: the retail community sounds off on industry events.(retail wire)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Each business morning on RetailWire.com, retail industry execs get plugged in to the latest industry news and issues with key insights from a "BrainTrust" of retail industry experts. Here are a few excerpts from these unique RetailWire online Discussions, along with results from ...
PL buyer poll results: what the industry had to say about partnerships.(the private eye)
Apr 01, 2008 ... PL Buyer readers are invited to participate in weekly polls through the PL Buyer Web site and our weekly eReport. In the poll published on February 19, we made mention of a study released by Retail Systems Research (RSR) of Miami--"PLM Squared: Product Lifecycle Management Powers Private ...
Attention manufacturers!(the private eye)(Public notice)
Apr 01, 2008 ... Nominations are now being accepted for PL Buyer's 2008 Retail Executives of the Year Awards! Each year, PL Buyer honors a select group of retail executives that have demonstrated a fundamental understanding of the role of private label and a willingness to facilitate private ...