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.

Target Canada has entered into an exclusive partnership with Beaver Canoe, a member of the Roots Canada family, which marks Roots second exclusive collection with Target in Canada.

A trio of private brands at Walmart are helping increase the credibility of the retailer’s fresh food offerings, according to new insights unveiled in Sightline, a new in-depth report from My Private Brand.

CNN reports J.C. Penny has announced that Ron Johnson is stepping down and will be replaced by his predecessor, Mike Ullman, who led the company for seven years prior to Johnson's arrival.

After a failed experiment with everyday low pricing under new CEO Ron Johnson, Reuters reported Wednesday that JCPenney was bringing back high-low pricing for its private label products.

Both the UK and U.S. saw private label in childrenswear grow in value by more than any of its branded rivals during 2012, according to Euromonitor International’s recently released apparel data.

Kohl’s announced earnings for 2012 this week and said that the retailer’s private and exclusive brands have shown strong growth in the past year.

JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson told analysts Wednesday that as part of the retailer’s next transformation, it would pay special attention to promotions and pricing in its private label products.

Saks Incorporated said Tuesday that earnings for its fiscal 2012 were flat from a year earlier, with same-store sales rising 3.2 percent.