Coles boss Ian McLeod has today informed analysts of the rapid change taking place at Coles but remained cautious about the future despite announcing third quarter sales growth of 6 per cent – well...

Dr Lyn Roberts, Chief Executive of the Heart Foundation, has urged supermarkets to improve the nutritional profile of their private label goods as research indicates they often lag their branded counterparts. It...

The private label products of Australia’s largest supermarket operator are set to undergo a major facelift, according to a report on the weekend. Woolworths will work with Hulsbosch Strategy &...

Cutting advertising spend in a downturn is likely to lead to a loss of market share to private label that is unlikely to be regained in the years ahead, according to research from the University of North...

The pressure on “A-brands” in the food sector is set to increase further in the years ahead. The product range groups in which these brands operate are losing space in supermarkets as they...

New research has analysed the brand switching trends of Australian shoppers, with bread and pasta among the most prominent categories to have low brand loyalty. The research was commissioned by outdoor...

Goodman Fielder, Australia’s largest publicly listed food group, believes that the struggles confronted by clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands provide a valuable insight into the need to rid the...

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, this week released new details about the expansion and enhancement of its ‘Great Value’ private label brand, which sees the chain attempting to...

As major supermarkets around the world continue to diversify their range of private labels, UK private label pioneer Marks & Spencer has extended a trial of branded foods in their stores. The famous...

Grocery wholesaler Metcash has reported strong private label sales over the past year, providing confidence in their expansion plans. Speaking during a visit to NSW site facilities, Andrew Reitzer, CEO...