Article: Attention to quality is key factor to success in private label arena.

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NEW YORK--During the past 15 years retailers' own private label brands have emerged as some of the hottest products on chain drug shelves, a trend that has helped push the private label business in the trade class to an estimated $15 billion in annual sales.

Brian Sharoff, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), says that the current vitality of the category is a byproduct of the continuing evolution of retailing in the United States. He attributes the growth of the private label business to a combination of high-quality products, good packaging, aggressive promotions and corporate commitment.

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