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Milk, bulk still water top in private-label sales

Value, quality drive private label acceptance

November 17, 2021

During the pandemic, consumers looking to save money turned to private-label products. With nearly 50% of market share, refrigerated private-label dairy products had dollar sales of $7.3 billion, slightly less than the $7.9 billion notched for national brands.

Category Focus: Bottled Water

Health appeal drives bottled water sales

Sparkling water leads category growth

Stephanie Cernivec

September 22, 2021

As the pandemic put an extra halo on bottled water, the category has continued to show growth across many segments, particularly sparkling as more consumers switch to the format in the name of health and wellness.

Photograph Wine

June 1, 2021

Photograph Wine has arrived in stores with three varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

7-Eleven launches imported sparkling mineral water

Serafina sourced from a natural Italian spring

March 2, 2021

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. announced the release of Serafina, the retailer’s new proprietary sparkling water. Imported from Italy, the sparkling mineral water brand was created exclusively for 7-Eleven and comes in three flavors: Original, Organic Lime and Organic Lemon Ginger.

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Private-label beverages are combining value with quality

Premiumization proliferates among private-label beverages

Jessica Jacobsen

November 20, 2020

Historically known for its value attributes, private-label beverages are getting a premiumization boost as consumers also seek quality from these cost-friendly products.

7-Eleven expands private-label beverage portfolio with new energy drink

Triton available in 3 varieties, features L-Theanine

October 15, 2020

7-Eleven Inc., Irving, Texas, continues to add to its private beverage portfolio. In the past two years, the convenience retailer has introduced energy and sports drinks, Icelandic spring waters, organic milk and cold-pressed juices. The latest to the fold is Triton, a new energy drink with L-Theanine, created to meet customers' desire for a sugar-free energy option, it says.

Discount variety stores sustain modest 4 percent growth to 2019

Value-focused ALDI features easy store layout, less selection but cheaper prices

Barbara Harfmann

February 17, 2020

The discount retailer channel generated $87.4 billion in sales at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4 percent.

Good & Gather Watermelon Sparkling Water

Private-label beverages show growth in emerging markets

Store brands respond to product, packaging trends

Stephanie Cernivec

December 11, 2019

To maintain steady growth, retailers are paying close attention to industry trends — and responding quickly, experts say.

BJ’s Wholesale Club launches line of Wellsley Farms premium spirits

Private label spirits line available in vodka, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey

December 3, 2019

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Westborough, Mass., launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. BJ’s members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining.

GO!Smart organic cold-pressed juice - 7-Eleven - Beverage Industry

7-Eleven adds 3 cold-pressed, organic juices

7-Select GO!Smart available in Pomegranate, Blackberry, Melon

February 11, 2019

The new 7-Select GO!Smart 100 percent fruit juices feature unusual varieties that aren’t typically found in every grocery and convenience store, the company says.