Food Deserts in America

Nearly 25 million people live in retail deserts with little access to supermarkets, drug chains or mass merchandisers. Store brands may be part of the solution. Len Lewis explains.

Women Still Dominate Shopping

PLMA’s new study about who is today’s primary shopper reveals that things may not have changed so much after all. Click here for video.

Changes ahead in the retail landscape?

Bill Shaner, who led the growth of Save-A-Lot, believes there are more changes ahead in the retail landscape. Tim Simmons finds our the answers.

Safeway’s Steve Burd

With retirement around the corner, Len Lewis examines Steve Burd’s legacy at Safeway and what it means for store brands.

Trader Joe’s Favorites

What would Trader Joe’s most popular products tell you? David Merrefield sees an intelligence gold mine in the retailer’s list of the top 30.

The Decade of Spending

What can spending patterns teach us? Some categories are on the way up while others are heading down. Brad Edmondson reports.

Hall of Fame Update

It’s official. Four new industry leaders have been inducted into the Private Label Hall of Fame. Find out who they are with this update from Kurt Goldschmidt.

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Three Who Made A Retail Revolution

Retailing in the U.S. is in transition. PLMA Live looks at today’s marketplace and three retailers who have been driving the changes. Click here for video.

Store Brands’ Sweet Tooth

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.

New Materials Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

You wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t see it, but new materials are creating new concepts for indestructible and light packaging. Dr. Kantha Shelke explains.

Where Do All the Old Brands Go?

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.

Smart Phones for All Ages

Whether you are 25 or 85, there’s going to be a smart phone in your future. And nowhere will it be more apparent than in the supermarket. Brad Edmondson reports.

What’s Ahead for PLMA?

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.

"Anytime, Anywhere" Shoppers

This new generation of smartphone shoppers want to buy a wide array of products, even groceries, "anytime, anywhere." Tim Simmons explains in an interview with Marc Hubbard, Senior Vice President of Planet Retail.

Customer Service Makes A Difference

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

What Will They Think Of Next?

Dr. Kantha Shelke reports on new techniques of packaging that go beyond traditional functions.

Alternative Grocers

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

Urban Infill

As more and more urban centers enjoy rejuvenation and gentrification, retailers are seeing new opportunities for smaller stores and larger store brands footprints. Brad Edmondson explains.

The Future of Functional Foods

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

Why Are Big Brands So Worried?

Accenture’s new study sheds light on consumer confidence in the quality of store brands. Tim Simmons interviews Accenture’s Director of Consumer Goods Practice Bob Berkey.

Store Brands Helping Medium-Sized Retailers Grow

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

The Battle for the Consumer’s Stomach

Who’s winning the battle for share of stomach? Answer: The supermarkets. David Merrefield explains why.

What Is Washington Up To As The Election Nears

With the election campaign dominating the news, Tim Simmons interviews lobbyist Erik Winborn about the issues affecting the store brands industry in Washington, including legislative and regulatory issues.

The Challenge of Marketing to Ethnic-America

Ethnic-Americans account for almost 35% of the U.S. population, but retailers have to understand the challenge of marketing to these groups to succeed. Len Lewis reports how.

The Pre-Diabetic Crisis

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.

President's Notebook

How has the private label business changed since the 1950’s? PLMA president Brian Sharoff spoke with Don Spellman, who remembers a time when a handshake between buyer and seller meant something.

Is Online Grocery Retailing for Real?

Online grocery retailing hasn’t expanded much in the U.S. but it is one of the hottest topics in Europe. Tim Simmons interviews Richard Wallace, business analyst for IGD.

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