By Christopher A. Durham: President & Chief Strategist , My Private Brand
Since their very inception, private labels have settled for being second best, always selling themselves as something less. Always cheaper, frequently “the same as if not better” and all to often, uglier.
By Koen de Jong, Managing Partner, International Private Label Consult (IPLC)
In a number of European countries hard discount market shares are growing. This retail format successfully competes on price, quality, consistency and simplicity. In the meantime market shares range from 8 percent (United Kingdom) to an astonishing 43 percent (Germany). In response, many mainstream retailers have expanded or re-launched their budget private label lines to mitigate the risk of losing shoppers to discounters like Lidl, Aldi, DIA, Penny and Netto.
By / Richard Kohn
For many working in Retail Brands, PLMA is a highpoint of the year. Where else, in a single day (or two) can you meet so many people in your network, find inspiration and see the newest innovations and product developments?
By / Perry Seelert
Questions You Should Answer Before Any Endorsement
Associating your brand and company with a celebrity used to be the domain only of the big FMCG who could afford to do it, but no longer. The biggest brands in the world pursue celebrity endorsement as a key part of their communication strategy. For example, Pepsi, who has the lineage of using celebrities like Michael Jackson, Cindy Crawford, Madonna and Nicki Minaj. Nike also has sports stars/celebrities closely linked to their DNA, people who have truly transcended sport like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods. Celebrity is deeply rooted in these brands’ strategy, and it has become an integral vehicle for how we perceive Pepsi and Nike as consumers.
By David Lopes, President & General Manager , International Private Brand Development for Daymon Worldwide
When a typical consumer thinks of a private brand, what comes to mind? Many of us may immediately think of the store-owned products sold at our favorite local supermarket. Yet there are some amazing international private brands brought to life through cutting edge companies that are not only leading their respective markets but also dominating.
