Positive Growth Outlook for Private Label

A new PLMA study reveals that European retailers and manufacturers are optimistic about private label growth over the next five years, though challenges remain. The survey included over 1,000 executives from 865 companies across 37 countries, highlighting increased collaboration to boost profitability. Judith Kolenburg reports. Meanwhile, protein products have shifted from niche items for athletes to everyday staples in supermarkets. Hans Kraak explains how the trend reflects evolving consumer attitudes towards health and nutrition, leading to more protein innovations and a broader range of private label offerings. Click here to download video.

European e-Grocer Rohlik Ramps up Expansion Plans

The rapidly growing Rohlik Group relies on a simple strategic combination of wide assortment, freshness, great service, sustainability, and value for money. Petr Chvojka, Group Head of Private Label at Rohlik Group, shares the company’s ambitious growth and expansion plans for the next few years. He encourages manufacturers to get ready for the e-food revolution, saying the automation of fulfilment centres and AI optimization will be key factors to success. CLICK HERE FOR FULL INTERVIEW. Click here to download video.

Next-Level Loyalty Programmes

Boosting engagement and gathering data have always been the primary functions of loyalty programmes. Judith Kolenburg reports on how retailers are thinking further ahead and combining traditional loyalty cards with digital platforms to enhance the customer experience and drive sales. Carrefour, Delhaize, Lidl, and Aldi are among the retailers profiled. In other news, retailers and manufacturers are urging consumers to trust their sense of taste, smell or sight before discarding products that are near or even past their ‘best before’-date. Pascal Kuipers examines the latest efforts to combat food waste in grocery retail. Click here to download video.