Market research firm Numerator analyzed Amazon private label initiatives, and the company’s 135 own and 330 exclusive brands, determining that consumables are primed for growth even if 58% of sales occur in electronics, with Alexa-enabled products leading the pack.
Alliance Data Systems has signed a new agreement to provide private label credit card services and a loyalty program for off-price retailer Burlington Stores.
An analysis of recent Nielsen data by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) indicated that store brand dollar volume in the mass retail channel grew 41% over the past five years compared to a gain of only 7.4% for national brands in the period.
To further its strategy of becoming a destination for a greater range of home-oriented buying occasions, Bed Bath & Beyond is rolling out its first-ever private label whole home brand. Designed by Bed Bath & Beyond, the Bee & Willow Home brand encompasses home décor, furniture and textiles.
Walmart is introducing a new online home furnishings collection, dubbed MoDRN, that the retailer announced via a blog post by Anthony Soohoo, svp/group general manager, home, Walmart U.S.
Amazon has rolled out a third private label furniture brand dubbed Ravenna Home.
Target will offer free two-day shipping during the holidays to all customers, with no minimum purchase.
J.C. Penney is introducing a new private label brand, Peyton & Parker, developed to help moms create effortless yet coordinated styles for family and home.
Walmart and Capital One have entered into a new, long-term credit card program agreement.
Overstock.com has introduced 17 exclusive private label furniture brands with the intent of aiding shoppers as they express their unique styles.
E-commerce analytics firm One Click Retail has identified five key trends driving sales at Amazon.com, pointing out factors that are impacting the home goods sector.
Retail in 2017 has been a mad, mad, mad, mad world. But with the madness also comes a host of opportunity for retailers and suppliers alike.
Although it might be best known as a retailer of low-price branded products, market research firm One Click Retail, pointed out in a report that Amazon.com’s private label strategy has enjoyed success.
Target is launching a marketing initiative to promote the dozen new brands it has debuted over the past two years, including the Project 62 home furnishings label.
Macy’s is making organizational changes, including the appointment of Hal Lawton as president, and is restructuring its merchandising operations.
A federal court judge has denied a request from supermarket giant Kroger that sought to prohibit Lidl from using a private brand logo that the former claimed was similar in look and could cause confusion with shoppers.
The Kroger Co. is suing Lidl over one of its private labels, according to published reports.
Sears Canada has launched a major repositioning of its business with a new off-price operation and a new approach to private label.
At Home is offering a new consumer financing program through Synchrony Financial. The two companies have reached a multi-year agreement to provide qualifying cardholders with dual card and private label credit cards beginning in spring 2017.
At its 2016 analyst meeting, J.C. Penney Co. outlined a three-year plan to drive growth and financial performance, and the home department will play a key role.