Candy is comfort food. Candy is delicious. Candy is many things, but until now it has not been a major private label category. That is starting to change as Len Lewis discovered.

Brand equity can count for a lot. That’s why some retailers are buying up former national brands for their own private label programs. David Merrefield analyzes the strategy.

The association is rolling out many programs this year. Brian Sharoff tells Tim Simmons the new programs include a website with the industry's largest database of information.

The success of Apple stores is changing the way some retailers view customer service. Tim Simmons interviews Carmine Gallo, author of “The Apple Experience.”

Roy White analyzes the role that alternative grocers are playing and how they are achieving success with store brands.

Attacking serious health problems with functional foods is gaining retailer attention and may create a new role for store brands. Len Lewis reports.

Roy White profiles three medium-sized retailers who are building their businesses with the emphasis on their own brands.

The number of Americans who are “pre-diabetic” is growing. With the right food and exercise, doctors say that they can steer clear of the illness. Brad Edmondson explains the potential of private label to help.