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May 29, 2013
Bi-Lo in $265 million deal to buy Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s from Delhaize

Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie grocery store brands, has entered into an agreement to buy three chains from Belgium-based Delhaize Group.

Jacksonville, Fla. -- Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie grocery store brands, has entered into an agreement to buy three chains from Belgium-based Delhaize Group. Bi-Lo said it would acquire substantially all of the stores in the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from Delhaize for $265 million in cash.

May 7, 2013
Brand Value: Some Lose Their luster

One hundred and forty one billion dollars. That's the estimated brand value of Walmart, according to Interbrand's "Best Global Brands" report. The annual study ranks the 50 most valuable U.S. retail brands, along with the top store brands in countries around the world.

October 10, 2012
Rethinking the Middle

By Michael Dart, Todd Hooper and Jay Agarwal

By Michael Dart, Todd Hooper and Jay Agarwal

Although it isn’t as sexy as luxury or as dramatic as discount, the space somewhere in between is heating up.

In fact, recent deal activity suggests that retailers that cater to both low- and high-income segments — those serving “the middle” — have tremendous potential.

July 10, 2012
Study: Most grocery shoppers prefer store brands

A study released by Accenture found that, in the grocery arena, store brands continue to steal sales from brand-name products.

New York – A study released Tuesday by Accenture found that, in the grocery arena, store brands continue to steal sales from brand-name products.

According to Accenture’s poll of 500 U.S. consumers, 64% said their grocery carts were at least half full of store-brand products, and 39% said they have increased their purchase of store-brands in recent years as a result of the tough economic times.

June 28, 2011
Report: Store brands show sales increases across the board

The Private Label Manufacturing Association reported Tuesday that store brands have capped a decade of strong growth by posting sales increases across all three of the major retail channels in 2010 and pushing dollar market share to new all-time highs in supermarkets, drug stores and total outlets.

New York City -- The Private Label Manufacturing Association reported Tuesday that store brands have capped a decade of strong growth by posting sales increases across all three of the major retail channels in 2010 and pushing dollar market share to new all-time highs in supermarkets, drug stores and total outlets.

April 20, 2011
How retailers can achieve differentiation with shopper-centric merchandising

By Jeff Weidauer, is VP marketing and strategy, Vestcom International Inc.

By Jeff Weidauer, jweidauer_@_vestcom.com

One of the drawbacks of today’s connected global economy is the pervasive homogeneity in nearly everything. One can visit any state -- indeed, nearly any country -- and see many of the same stores and restaurants offering the same products.

April 11, 2011
Sears to roll out beauty departments to more than 100 locations

Sears on Monday announced the expansion of beauty to more than 100 Sears locations and Sears.com.

Hoffman Estates, Ill. -- Sears on Monday announced the expansion of beauty to more than 100 Sears locations and Sears.com.

The new cosmetics departments will include beauty products from such well-known brands as L'Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon and CoverGirl, in a range of hues for every woman. Additionally, beauty advisers staffing the departments will offer makeup tips and advice to customers who desire assistance in perfecting their look.

January 11, 2011
A brand by any other name: Five steps to woo back new private-label shoppers

It is hard to put a label on consumer purchase behavior these days, what with Americans pulling out of the recession.

By Warren Storey, warren.storey@epsilon.com

August 2, 2010
Poll: Shoppers buying store brands in new categories

A poll released Tuesday by the Private Label Manufacturers Association found that many shoppers are...

December 31, 2009
Trends for a new year

It’s a new year, and with it comes the opportunity for a fresh start...

December 14, 2008
Big Apple Dazzle

It would have been easy for the Walgreens’ new outpost in the heart of...

December 14, 2008
Big Apple Dazzle

It would have been easy for the Walgreens’ new outpost in the heart of New...

November 24, 2008
Report: 7-Eleven to Expand Private Label

7-Eleven Inc. is expanding its private-label products as more consumers seek out store brands to...

November 17, 2008
Survey: Consumers Big on Private Brands

A survey by The Nielsen Co., released Tuesday, found that one-third of consumers are willing...

January 27, 2008
Supervalu Outlines Future Strategy

Minneapolis, Supervalu at...

December 31, 2006
retailwire: Plug in.

Store Brands Continue to Rise in the United StatesBy Ron Margulis, managing director, RAM CommunicationsThe...