Tactics

See what kinds of approaches are being used in the private label industry to address supply and managements issues.

ARTICLES

Tactics Watch: National Brand Promotions

Direct Connect With Brand Promotions

August 28, 2012
The national brands are making direct connections with customers, and that is changing the way promotions are being structured as well.
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Private Eye

First PLBuyer Conference Strikes A Chord

July 18, 2012

Excitement reaches peak for first PLBuyer conference, June 5-7 at the Hilton Chicago.


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A Walk Down the Aisle - Beverages

What to Drink?

July 18, 2012

The beverage aisle continues to be a very innovative category, especially when it comes to private label products.


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Tactics Watch - Sampling

Just a Taste

June 15, 2012

To help promote trial and awareness of their private labels, more and more retailers are turning to in-store sampling.


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A Walk Down the Aisle - Deli

Meat the Truth

June 15, 2012

Our PLBuyer secret shoppers were a bit confused and didn’t find a lot of private label choices when it came to deli items.


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Consumers increasingly shop for specific retailer private labels

May 31, 2012
U.S. shoppers increasingly are likely to visit a food retailer specifically for its private label products, according to results of a new survey done in November, 2011, exclusively for PLBuyer by Consumer Science, a Dallas/Fort Worth-based research firm.
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Tactics Watch - Pricing

Price Check

April 10, 2012
Here’s how to develop a pricing strategy for your private label products that reflects their value without leaving too much profit on the table.
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Tactics Watch SOURCING SUPPLIERS

March 28, 2012
Quest For Quality
When it comes to finding a private label supplier, it’s important to take the right steps so you find the best fit for you.
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Tactics Watch: A three-pronged approach

March 28, 2012
It’s a common conundrum: food retailers want to maximize private label sales but driving awareness requires marketing time and money.
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Tactics watch: Sign of the times

March 27, 2012
Consumers need guidance for saving money and discovering products at the store.
So show them a sign.
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June 2013 New Food Products

This month’s new food products include mini cheesecakes and pastries, microwavable rice, couscous, pickled garlic, barbecue sauces and rubs, salsa, jerky, and English toffee.

Podcasts

Coming with a clear, comprehensive plan was the key to success for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets when the grocer decided to roll out a two-tier private label strategy, Jenny Longo and Robert Koss tell PLBuyer editor Chris Freeman in this podcast.

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THE MAGAZINE

Private Label Buyer Magazine

PLB June 2013 cover

June 2013

 The June 2013 Issue of Private Label Buyer includes a cover story on the PLBuyer PLB 360 conference, as well as Category Insights on frozen food and meats and general merchandise. Check it out today!

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