Private Label Buyer back issues from November 2008:
Of good news--and bad news.(Editor's Insight)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Yikes, is it November already? You know what that means--it's time for the PLMA's Private Label Trade Show. And inside this issue, PL Buyer takes a sneak peak at some of the best new products to be unveiled at this year's show. (We hope to see you at the show!) But ...
Beyond the NBE mindset.(From the Publisher)
Nov 01, 2008; ... On a recent trip to Florida, I was in my hotel room, listening to a local newscast. The newscast featured a two-minute spot on store brands and the economy. The commentator mentioned that the quality of store brands often is equivalent to that of the national brands--or, in some cases, ...
Chicago time again.(Thinking Inside the Box)
Nov 01, 2008; ... "It's no surprise that Chicago has wowed audiences all around the world, from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. Whether you're looking for your experience, or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers." While ...
Retailer constructs "see"-worthy ship.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Price Chopper Supermarkets might not have held its annual fall trade show for management at sea, but we're betting show attendees could almost hear the ocean's roar. After all, the Schenectady, N.Y.-based retailer constructed a 32-foot-long, 15-feet tall ship for the event, held September ...
Raley.(The ticker)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Raley's, West Sacramento, Calif., said the Business Environmental Resource Center named the company one of the ...
Supervalu Inc.(The ticker)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Supervalu Inc., Minneapolis, announced the launch of its Culinary Circle brand of premium "food lovers'" foods. The company said the private label lineup of 150-plus items in the deli, bakery, frozen ...
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(The ticker)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark., said it committed to reducing its global plastic shopping bag waste by an average of 33 percent per store by 2013. The move is expected to eliminate more ...
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., presented the 2008 Maximizing People Potential Award (MAXX Award) to Superior Grocers, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Price Chopper Supermarkets, Schenectady, N.Y.(The ticker)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., presented the 2008 Maximizing People Potential Award (MAXX Award) to Superior Grocers, Santa Fe ...
New headquarters can handle 'lots of nuts'.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Retailers might find it fairly tempting to "go nuts" with their store brand snack lines once they get a glimpse of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.'s (JBSS) new headquarters. The state-of-the-art 1,000,000-square-foot facility, located in Elgin, Ill., not ...
"Sin stock" markets boom while pocketbooks go bust.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Considering the precarious state of the U.S. economy and ever-rising gas and food prices, one would expect to see Americans pinching their pennies when it comes to indulging. However, research from the Chicago-based Mintel International Group Ltd. finds sales of some "sin stock" ...
On with the show!(the private eye)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2008 ... PACK EXPO International November 9-13 Chicago www.packexpo.com PLMA 2008 Private Label Trade Show November 16-18 Rosemont, Ill. www.plma.com Mark Expo Private Label Exhibition November ...
Target Corp.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Target Corp., Minneapolis, said it introduced the exclusive NP Set makeup collection in conjunction with Napoleon Perdis, an ...
Cub Foods, part of Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc., said it would open its first LEED-certified store in October, in the Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul, Minn.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Cub Foods, part of Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc., said it would open its first LEED-certified store in October, in the Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul, Minn. The store will feature the most optimum energy-efficiency and green ...
Price Chopper Supermarkets.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Price Chopper Supermarkets, Schenectady, N.Y., said it recently launched a corporate brands ambassador program. Under the program, said Regina Tator, director of corporate brands, one person in ...
Kroger Co.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, reported total sales of $18.1 billion for the second quarter (ending Aug. 16, 2008), an increase of 11.9 percent over the same period last year. The company said identical supermarket sales increased 9.7 ...
Partnering to fight breast cancer.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many retailers featured events aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of early detection. Many of them also contributed to or raised funds for programs centered on breast cancer research. ...
Private label: national brand threat, or opportunity?(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Private brands have a significant role to play in supermarket profitability--at least in the dairy, grocery and frozen departments--but do not necessarily serve as a detriment to strong national brand suppliers. Those were among the findings detailed in the September issue of Barrington, ...
After multi-year decline, coupon use rebounds.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... With the price of gas and the general cost of living going nowhere but up, consumers once again are looking to coupons as a means to save money on consumer packaged goods. In fact, the lousy economy is working to turn around what's amounted to a 15-year decline in coupon redemption rates, ...
Rite Aid Corp.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Rite Aid Corp., Camp Hill, Pa., announced that John T. Standley will return to the company as president and chief operating officer and said it appointed Frank G. Vitranoto the combined ...
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P), Montvale, N.J., said Christian W. E. Haub, A&P's executive chairman, was honored by the Northeast Political Action Committee (NEPAC) at the committee's annual awards ceremony.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P), Montvale, N.J., said Christian W. E. Haub, A&P's executive chairman, was honored by the Northeast ...
Walgreen Co.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Walgreen Co., Deerfield, Ill., said it named Kim L. Feilto the new position of vice president and chief marketing officer, reporting to President Greg Wasson. Feil has 25 years of experience in marketing, sales and strategic planning. She most recently was senior vice president and chief ...
Smyth Cos. Inc.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... St. Paul, Minn.-based Smyth Cos. Inc., a label printing company, said it promoted Jim Lundquistto president. Lundquist joined the company in 2005, ...
Lakeside Foods.(People)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Lakeside Foods, a private label food processor headquartered in Manitowoc, Wis., announced several personnel appointments and promotions. The company named Laura Kubschhuman resources manager at the Manitowoc plant, and named Stacie Robinsonaccounting manager at the Manitowoc facility. ...
Food Marketing Institute.(People)(retirement of senior vice president Karen H. Brown )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Karen H. Brown, senior vice president of the Arlington, Va.-based Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and corporate secretary to the FMI Board of Directors, announced her retirement effective ...
Shorewood Packaging.(People)(Jeff Gibbsas appointed as senior vice president )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Shorewood Packaging, a New York-based business of International Paper, announced the appointment of Jeff Gibbsas senior vice president for its Consumer Products business. In this role, Gibbs will be responsible ...
Eco Lips Inc.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... According to NPICenter.com, Steve Shriver, founder and CEO of Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Eco Lips Inc., accepted a position with Frontier Natural Products as the division ...
Silliker Inc.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Silliker Inc., Homewood, Ill., said Dr. Cynthia Stewartjoined the Silliker Food Science Center as general manager. Stewart has more than a ...
CMA CGM (America) LLC.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Norfolk, Va.-based CMA CGM (America) LLC, the U.S. agent of the French container shipper GMA CGM, said Bill Cunninghamwas ...
Hanson Logistics.(People)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Hanson Logistics, St. Joseph, Mich., said Matt Luckas joined the company as vice president of Supply Chain Services. In this newly created ...
Daymon Worldwide.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Daymon Worldwide, a private label and consumer events expert based in Stamford, Conn., said it redesigned and relaunched its corporate Web site, www.Daymon.com. The site is designed for people who work for, with and at Daymon--including the company's 16,000 associates in 211 offices across ...
Shuster Laboratories Inc.(On the Supplier Side)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Shuster Laboratories Inc., a Canton, Mass.-based provider of product testing and quality assurance services for consumer packaged goods companies, said it would change its name to STR as of Jan. 1, 2009. Shuster said it and ...
Premium Waters Inc.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Premium Waters Inc. (PWI), a Minneapolis-based producer of private label bottle water, said it has become one of the first bottled water companies to receive Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code 2000 certification from NSF International, an independent certification organization. SQF certification ...
Pregis Corp.(On the Supplier Side)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Pregis Corp., Deerfield, Ill., announced the opening of its Innovation Center (IC) in north suburban Chicago. The IC is positioned as Pregis' new developmental "think tank" for the creation of ...
Graphic Packaging International Inc.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Graphic Packaging International Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Co., announced that it achieved fiber sourcing certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative for all of its converting ...
MeadWestvaco Corp.(On the Supplier Side)
Nov 01, 2008 ... MeadWestvaco Corp., Richmond, Va., said it was selected as a member of the 2008/09 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth ...
Revionics Inc.(On the Supplier Side)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Revionics Inc., Sacramento, announced the launch of three new optimization services for grocery and other fast-moving consumer goods retailers. The new services are designed for retailers that do not have price optimization software installed, but are interested in ...
Coffee roaster moves to 'greener grounds'.(the private eye)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Coffee Bean International (CBI), a specialty roaster and wholesaler, announced the opening of its new "green" headquarters and roasting facility in Portland, Ore., on October 7. With the move, CBI said it became the first coffee roaster in the Pacific Northwest to be headquartered in a ...
RetailWire plugged in.(the private eye)
Nov 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 RetailWire online discussions, along with results from RetailWire.com's ...
Rite time, rite pace: although the timing and pace of Rite Aid's acquisitions have been "rite on," the company also owes much of its recent success to the timing and pace of its private label launches.(RITE AID)(Cover story)(Company overview)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since Rite Aid Corp. opened its first store in September 1962--a Thrif D Discount Center in Scranton, Pa.--the company has ridden a steady wave of growth. Entering its 46th year of operation this year--and celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its ...
Trader Joe's remarkable journey: in its 50th year in business, Trader Joe's still manages to thrill its customers and impart its personality into every part of its business.(Retailer Extra: TRADER JOE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY)
Nov 01, 2008; ... The average grocery shopper these days is tired, stressed out, worried about her bank account, over-scheduled, constantly in the car and at the end of a work day, hungry--and certainly not in the mood to shop for groceries. Throw a couple of kids into the equation, and you have a recipe ...
Thirsty for more: plain old refreshment no longer is enough--consumers are looking for that "little something extra" in their beverages.(Category Review: ALTERNATIVE BEVERAGES)
Nov 01, 2008; ... With the exception of traditional milk and juice products (as well as coffee and tea, the original "energy drinks"), the North American nonalcoholic beverage sector long has centered almost solely on refreshment. During the past few years, however, many thirsty consumers have begun to ...
Navigating choppy waters: seafood consumption is down overall, but health and wellness concerns and private label's price-value proposition could spark new interest in the category.(Category Review: SEAFOOD)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At first glance, the retail seafood sector appears to be swimming in rather stormy seas. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), per-capita seafood consumption actually declined in 2007 (to 16.3 pounds of fish and ...
Spread on the creativity: new usages, as well as niche offerings, will be critical to private label growth in the jams, jellies and preserves sector.(Category Review: JAMS, JELLIES & PRESERVES)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For many folks, toast doesn't pass muster if it's not topped with grape jelly, and English muffins just aren't very enticing without a dollop of strawberry jam. But these days, fewer consumers appear to be slathering on these sweet spreads, if recent data ...
Bye-bye, boring bonbon: the candy and chocolate category shows off its indulgent, healthful sides.(Catergory Review: CANDY & CHOCOLATE)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Most of us would agree that the candy and chocolate sector is a fun, feel-good category. After all, few foods can lift our spirits as effectively as an afternoon chocolate bar. And a handful of jelly beans can bring a smile to a child's face--as well as make the rest of us feel young at ...
Beautiful skin, at what price? Consumers are looking to pinch pennies, but want to look (and smell) good doing it.(Category Review: BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Anyone who's a little nearsighted knows what a risky proposition it is to get showered and ready in the morning before donning your vision-correcting accoutrement of choice. If you've ever reached smell) good doing it. blindly for what you think is foaming shaving gel only to find that you ...
Awash with opportunities: the private label antibacterial products category is poised for growth as consumers engage in germ warfare.(Category Review: ANTIBACTERIAL PRODUCTS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... These days, germaphobes can rest a little easier, despite being bombarded by media reports of avian flu epidemics, the proliferation of "superbugs" (viruses that are resistant to common antibiotics), E. coli outbreaks and the unavoidable daily threats posed by germ-ridden doorknobs and ...
A matter of performance: today's consumers demand cutting-edge hair care formulations that enhance their treasured tresses.(Category Review: HAIR CARE PRODUCTS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Hair care products have evolved tremendously in the past few decades--and for good reason. Today, few women opt for a weekly salon visit to get their tresses washed, rolled and "done"--most of them now rely on a complex assortment of shampoos, conditioners, gels and sprays to perfect their ...
It's a wrap! The judges have made their decisions--and PL Buyer once again presents the 'best of the best' in private label packaging.(Special Report: PACKAGING AWARDS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... We've all heard the usual complaints about private label packaging. It's boring. Too similar to national brand X. Tacky. Cheap-looking. Non-functional. Well, don't expect to see such disparaging adjectives here. These pages are reserved for the best of the best--the winners of ...
Licensed to sell: direct-to-licensing agreements appear to be a natural evolution for retailers' private label lines, which keep trending upward to gourmet, organic and other high-quality alternatives.(Special Report: LICENSING)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Since this summer, Safeway stores have been adorning their new Eating Right Kids food and beverage line with Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes friends, courtesy of a new partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment. With this deal, Safeway joined the growing ranks of retailers licensing ...
Make every day kids' day: retailers can capture kid consumers ranging from tots to teens--and their parents--with the right private label approach.(Special Report: KID-FOCUSED PRODUCTS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "No fair!" many a child has uttered after learning that their parents get Mother's Day and Father's Day as special celebrations. Those of us who are parents have been known to respond, "But every day is kids' day!" And to some degree, every day ...
Preparing for profits: the growing base of consumers seeking prepared and nutritious foods offers large revenue opportunities for supermarket delis.(Special Report: MAXIMIZING DELI SALES)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Supermarket delis are taking on new identities. While most customers have historically perceived outlets as venues for fresh and prepackaged meats and cheeses, an increasing number of shoppers now are seeking hot and cold prepared foods. In ...
Bringing up dairy: no longer just a chilly place in the back of the store--the dairy department is a hot section in grocery retail.(Special Report: DAIRY REPORT)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Home to some key staples in grocery retail, the dairy department has received quite a bit of attention lately. Product prices have increased across the board, resulting in inflated dollar sales and deflated unit sales. What's more, with health concerns on ...
Greening the [private] label: the time might be right to take your private label program in a more eco-friendly direction.(Special Report: GOING GREEN)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Washington, D.C., defines sustainability as "business strategies and practices that promote the long-term well-being of the environment, society and the bottom line." But are retailers really doing all they can to ...
Senior strength: they have money to spend and are not afraid to part with it--if they can read the label and open the box.(Special Report: THE SENIOR CARE MARKET)(Report)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perhaps this year's best advice for marketing to seniors comes from a buyer at a supermarket chain who happens to be a senior himself: "There's a misconception that seniors are on fixed incomes and strapped for cash. There is an affluence ...
The best and the brightest: from homemade granola to organic spice grinders, you'll find a little something for everyone at PLMA's 2008 Private Label Trade Show.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... You are telling us--and market research is showing us--that sales and overall acceptance of private label products are growing quickly as consumers scramble to make ends meet in this challenging economy. Now, while the spotlight is on the best private label manufacturers and ...
Seal & Steam Microwave Steaming Bags.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Presto Products--the market leader in private label food storage and disposer bags--brings you another hot idea: Seal & Steam Microwave Steaming Bags. Featuring a patented venting system for optimal cooking, a reclosable zipper for no-mess serving and printed cooking guidelines for ease of ...
PET olive oil packaging.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... This year Catania-Spagna is introducing its new line of PET plastic for all organic and conventional oils, including olive, vegetable, blended, organic, specialty and others. The company services retail, ...
Eco-friendly tissue products.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... U.S. Alliance Paper is featuring all control brands, including Daisy, Delicate Touch, Sofitelle and Earth First, a line of environmentally friendly tissue products. The products are ...
Antioxidant booster pack.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... National Raisin Co. is an innovative provider of high-quality dried fruits. Its latest offerings include Champion Chocolate Covered Banana Chips, Tropical Blend and Cinnamon Apples. Each item capitalizes on the flavors and trends in the market and has ...
Olive oils.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... LiDestri Foods Inc. will feature olive oil at this year's PLMA Show. The olive oils featured will be Light, Pure, and Extra Virgin in both Traditional and Organic. These olive oils ...
Pasta sauces.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... DelGrosso Foods will feature pasta sauces from the value tier right up through its ultra-premium line. It will also feature its organic capabilities with a ...
XL and XXL Big Bags storage bags.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Presto Products is excited to introduce Reclosable Big Bags offered in popular 10-gallon and 20-gallon sizes. The larger bags have wide-ranging uses for consumers to organize and protect their belongings. Strong-grip handles make Presto's Big Bags easy to carry, and the gusseted ...
Ready-to-serve soups.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Ready-to-serve healthy soups are showing strong growth--consumers are switching from the regular sodium items to reduced-sodium healthy varieties. These healthy changes attract new consumers to the category. Let Morgan ...
PET bottles.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Sovena's PET packaging is fully recyclable and lower in weight than tin or glass, costing less to ship with reduced carbon emissions. Additionally, consumer ease of use is improved with shatter resistance, visible fill lines and molded grips ...
Men's deodorants and anti-perspirants.(Special Report: PLMA PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Premier Brands of America introduces men's deodorant and anti-perspirant sticks featuring masculine scents to complement its line of men's body sprays. The 3oz. deodorant stick and the 2.7-oz. anti-perspirant stick are available for ...