In his first conference call with analysts since re-taking the CEO position at JCPenney, Mike Ullman said the struggling retailer would restore private labels as part of its rebound strategy.

Even as business slowed in the first quarter of 2013, private and exclusive brands at Kohl’s continued to sell well, the company announced.

Mission Micro Molding, a micro and small part injection molder, announced that it has bought a new facility and relocated to Irvine, Calif.

RadioShack has entered into a five-year agreement with NACSORP,a subsidiary of the National Association of College Stores, to offer brand name electronics and exclusive private brand products, including Enercell portable power and AUVIO headphones and Bluetooth speakers, to college store customers.

Target has announced the Sonia Kashuk Fall 2013 collection, which will be available in stores and online in August.

Bellisio Foods, the third-largest producer of frozen entrees in the U.S., announced Wednesday that it would buy Overhill Farms for about $80.9 million in cash.

ESM Magazine reported that Belgian retailer Colruyt will replace more than 50 existing private label lines with one new line called Boni Selection.

ESM magazine said local reports in Poland say Intermarche is hoping to boost the share of private label sales from its current 20 percent penetration to 30 percent.

When Post Holdings conducted a call Monday to announce its quarterly earnings, it also was the company’s first public comment since announcing a deal to buy private label and branded businesses from Hearthside Food Solutions for $158 billion in cash.

Trader Joe’s is running the “Stick It!” Trader Joe’s 2013 HIIP (Highly Innovative Ingredient Pairing) Recipe Contest until May 22nd.

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