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"Store Brands Phenomenon" Sweeping Retail

Find out what categories are seeing the most private label growth.

July 24, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Recent data shows sales of store brands could break records by year's end.

Private Brands Continue Growing

Retailer's private label offerings are catering to consumer needs and driving sales.

March 13, 2024

Richard Ortega, Associate Editor, WholeFoods Magazine

Despite growing concerns over inflation, store brands continue to see a rise in sales

Thinking of Selling Your Store?

July 21, 2022

Jay Jacobowitz, President and Founder, Retail Insights

Things you’ll want to know, and some you may not. Is now a good time to sell your store? Yes, if you’ve got good profits. What are good profits? Net profits—cash that remains available to you at the end of each year after you’ve paid all your...

Preparing Your Store for Sale - Part Two

October 16, 2018

Jay Jacobowitz, President and Founder, Retail Insights

In September, we outlined the most important steps we believe you need to take to get your store ready for a successful sale. To quickly recap, and expand on these ideas: 1. Detach yourself emotionally from the value of your business, so that you can negotiate effectively with prospective buyers,...

Tip of the Month: How’s Your Lighting?

September 10, 2018

Jay Jacobowitz, President and Founder, Retail Insights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is a lot of talk today about energy efficiency in store design, from enclosed recirculating heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, to low-emissions refrigeration systems, and lighting. And who is against reducing Earth’s atmospheric carbon load? But here’s the thing: of all your store’s systems, lighting may have the...

Preparing Your Store For Sale - Part One

August 13, 2018

Jay Jacobowitz, President and Founder, Retail Insights

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are like the majority of owners of U.S. independent natural organic products stores, you are the founder. You may have started your store 20, 30 or more years ago. If you are thinking about selling, this means you probably don’t have children interested in, or capable of, taking...