Store Brands Spotlight Podcast

Pulling back the curtain on today’s hot topics in private label.

10/4/2022

The world of private label is ever-changing, as retailers and manufacturers work to develop innovative products that deliver a strong value.

Hosted by Store Brands Executive Editor/Associate Editor Greg Sleter, the Store Brands Spotlight podcast is a monthly series that will provide insight to listeners while showcasing the personalities that keep the private label industry going.

Listen to Store Brands Spotlight Episodes

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 23: Christina Lampert of HowGood

Christina Lampert, director of Growth and Innovation at HowGood, discussed sustainability trends and how retailers can use their private label programs to further enhance their sustainability efforts.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 22: Steve Rogers of Deloitte

Steve Rogers, managing director, Deloitte Consumer Industry Center, shares insights from Deloitte’s ConsumerSignals, which continually tracks the behavior of shoppers, about the current mindset of consumers.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 21 - Lourdes Diaz-McAgy

Lourdes Diaz-McAgy, CEO of Total Nutrition Technology. Lourdes shares her expertise on the latest trends in health and wellness and the steps retailers can take to develop successful private label product lines.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 20 - Don Johnson, of EY-Parthenon

Don Johnson, Principal with EY-Parthenon- Consumer Strategy Practice, shares his expertise and insights on how retailers can strategically expand their private label assortments to meet the needs of shoppers while also differentiating from competitors.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 19 - Barbara Connors of 84.51°

Barbara Connors, vice president of Strategy and Acceleration at 84.51°, offers her insight into the changing behavior of shoppers and how retailers need to react to the current-day needs of consumers.

Store Brands Spotlight - Episode 18 Alyssa Vescio of Whole Foods Market

In Episode 18 of Store Brands Spotlight, Alyssa Vescio, senior vice president of Merchandising, Center Store, at Whole Foods Market, discusses the grocer's continued expansion of its Sourced For Good initiative.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 17 — Caroline Callaway

Caroline Callaway, founder and president of Bolt PR, shares her insights on how small businesses can better promote their services, whether looking to connect with retailers or getting in front of consumers.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 16 — Dave Schaff

Store Brands spoke with Dave Schaff, Ibotta's Senior Director of General Merchandise. He shared his thoughts and unique insights on the current state of the grocery industry, the challenges retailers face, and what's ahead in 2024.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 15 — Stephanie Meltzer-Paul

Store Brands spoke with Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, executive vice president of Global Loyalty at Mastercard. She discussed the current state of retail consumer loyalty programs and what more retailers can do to maintain and expand shopper loyalty.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 14 - Lauren McNamara

In Episode 14, Store Brands spoke with Lauren McNamara, vice president of SunOpta’s Plant Based Food & Beverage Business. She shared insight on the current state of the plant-based milk business, discussed the category’s continued evolution, and future opportunities for growth.

Store Brands Spotlight Episode 13 - Adam Almond

In Episode 13, Adam Almond, a principal at Deloitte Consulting, shares insight from a recent Deloitte survey “The Future of Grocery Retail” in which 100 senior executives from U.S. grocery retailers with more than 10,000 employees offered their thoughts on the future of the business.

Store Brands Spotlight Video: Episode 12

In Episode 12 of Store Brands Spotlight, Josh McCann, head of HQ Client Delivery and Analytics at SymphonyAI Retail CPG, joins the podcast to discuss the role AI can play in boosting e-commerce grocery sales.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 11

In Episode 11 of the Store Brands Spotlight Podcast, The Vitamin Shoppe President Muriel Gonzalez speaks about the role private brands play within the retailer's assortment and provides insight into the latest trends and the company's future growth plans.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 10

In Episode 10 of the Store Brands Spotlight, Kevin Williamson, CEO of RJW Logistics Group, offers insight on the current state of the nation's supply chain.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 9

In Episode 9 of the Store Brands Spotlight podcast, Chelsey Capps, director of Thought Leadership at Daymon, shares her insight as to how retailers can further enhance private brand assortments to gain loyalty and further drive sales.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 8

In Episode 8 of the Store Brands Spotlight podcast, Anna Schroeder, senior vice president of CPG client partnerships at Ibotta, shares her insights on the private label growth opportunities now available to retailers and product suppliers.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 7

In Episode 7 of the Store Brands Spotlight podcast, Myron Frazier, SVP of Private Brands & Sourcing at Sam's Club, discusses the Walmart-owned club retailer's private label development process, growth and more.

Store Brands Spotlight Podcast: Episode 6

In Episode 6 of the Store Brands Spotlight podcast, Leilani Latimer, Fair Trade USA’s chief commercial & marketing officer, who is leading the organization’s commercial transformation and growth, discusses Fair Trade’s recently released report An Investment in Trust: Conscious Consumerism Goes Mainstream Despite Economic Headwinds.