Private Label Goods news and trends

Target Investors Worry About Earnings as Consumers Cut Back
Retail // May 14, 2023

As consumers cut spending, investors are reportedly worried Target’s next earnings will miss the mark. The retailer is set to release quarterly figures Wednesday (May 17), and expectations for what those numbers will show have been set low, Seeking Alpha reported Saturday (May 13). The report quotes Morgan Stanley analyst...

Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Adjust to Reality of Persistent Inflation
Consumer Insights // March 27, 2023

The steady share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck despite continued economic headwinds is a testament to their fortitude. Month after month, headlines reaffirm what consumers already know: Inflation on essentials such as food has been straining wallets across income demographics. No one seems safe...

Dollar General Takes Aim at Walmart, Beefs Up Private-Label Brands and Perishables   
Retail // March 17, 2023

During challenging economic times, Dollar General continues to resonate with customers who are looking for value and convenience.   During its latest earnings report Thursday (March 16), the discount retailer credited its continued focus on its customers, and remains optimistic about its ability to meet...

Amazon’s Private Label Bonanza
Amazon // August 17, 2017

Private label sales have been exploding at Amazon of late, pushed by increasing sales of Amazon’s in-house devices. Amazon has been focused on pushing those private label products — products consumers may not even know come care of Amazon, since that fact is not indicated...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Adjust to Reality of Persistent Inflation

March 27, 2023
The steady share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck despite continued economic headwinds is a testament to their fortitude. Month after month, headlines reaffirm what consumers already know: Inflation on essentials such as food has been straining wallets across income demographics. No one seems safe these days, as over half of earners making over $100,000 […]

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Target Expanding Private-Label Offerings to Other Stores

May 06, 2024
Shoppers might soon spot Target’s private-label brands at stores other than Target. Christina Hennington, the company’s chief growth officer, tells Bloomberg News that it is expanding sales of its in-house Cat & Jack children’s brand at department-store chain Hudson’s Bay Co. in Canada after getting positive feedback. According to the report, the deal is the first time Target has […]

Target Investors Worry About Earnings as Consumers Cut Back

May 14, 2023
As consumers cut spending, investors are reportedly worried Target’s next earnings will miss the mark. The retailer is set to release quarterly figures Wednesday (May 17), and expectations for what those numbers...

Amazon’s Private Label Bonanza

August 17, 2017
Private label sales have been exploding at Amazon of late, pushed by increasing sales of Amazon’s in-house devices. Amazon has been focused on pushing those private label products — products...