Private label sales continued to set record numbers and outpace national brand sales in 2025, according to research from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) and market research firm Circana. Dollar sales for private label products increased 3.3% to an all-time high of $282.8 billion over the 52-week period ended on Dec. 28, 2025. Comparatively, national brand sales grew 1.2% during the same timeframe. Unit sales among private label brands additionally grew 0.6%

Discount Retail Chain ALDI China simultaneously opened four new stores across four districts in Nanjing: Jianye, Qixia, Jiangning, and Pukou. This wasn't just a routine opening; it was a calculated strategic move. While the locations are geographically dispersed, they collectively cover Nanjing’s most representative residential hubs, just before Chinese new year. With these four successful store launches, ALDI’s national store count has reached 95, all concentrated in the Eas

Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollarcity started 2026 with seven new stores in Lima and regions, reaching 107 stores and reinforcing its expansion in Peru. The Dollarcity chain of multi-category stores started 2026 with a clear sign of expansion in the Peruvian market. After closing 2025 with 100 operating stores nationwide, the company launched a new stage of growth with the opening of seven new stores in different areas of the country during the first weeks of the year. Thi

Discount Retail Chain Arreiou opened in Caxito, in the municipality of Dande, Bengo province, the first commercial area in the region and provided 20 jobs for local youth. In the space of four days, the population gained two commercial surfaces, after the inauguration of the Mangolé supermarket. With these developments, the province of Bengo now has four stores, two of which are in Eskebra, one in Jumbinho and the other in Arreiou. Speaking to the press, the manager of the Ar

Discount Retail Chain Kazyon received a $50 million follow‑on investment from Development Partners International (DPI). The fresh capital injection marks the latest step in DPI’s multi‑year partnership with the company and is intended to accelerate Kazyon’s regional expansion. According to Jade Del Lero Moreau, Partner at DPI, the new funding will help fast‑track Kazyon’s rollout across Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and other targeted markets in the Middle East and North Africa. “Th

Numerator, a consumer data and technology firm, has unveiled its 'Brands to Watch for 2026', spotlighting the fastest-growing CPG and private-label brands. Protein emerged as a key factor among both the rapidly expanding and well-established brands. This year's list of fastest-growing brands underscores the increasing demand for protein. Two protein bar brands, Built Bar and Barebells, secured spots in the top 10, along with four healthier alternatives to traditional favorite

Private-label retail sales in the United States reached a record $282.8 billion across all outlets in 2025, an increase of more than $9 billion from 2024, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association, citing recently released Circana Unify+ data. “Private-label growth reflects a shift in consumer priorities, as retailer-owned brands increasingly compete — and win — on value, quality, health and sustainability, not just price," said Peggy Davies, president of PLMA

Discount Retail Chain BJ’s Wholesale Club is introducing interactive advertising screens within aisles, complementing the digital end caps already present in its stores. The retailer is expanding its deployment of the Looma in-store digital platform.  BJ’s members will now receive personalized wine and cocktail suggestions directly at the shelf in all clubs featuring beer, wine, and liquor sections. BJ’s aims to enhance members' wine and liquor discovery and simplify purchasi

Discount Retail Chain Lidl has invested €105 million in the construction of a logistics centre in Porto Romano (Durres), which is an important step forward in the development of the country's retail infrastructure and supply chain. It is one of the largest foreign investments in Albania's logistics and retail sector. The project is expected to create approximately 2,500 jobs and serve as a foundation for the retailer's future operations across the country, strengthening Alban

Discount Retail Chain ARD Discount, the brand owned by Ergon S.p.A., returned for the sixth consecutive year to Marca, the international private label exhibition in Bologna to present its 2025 results, future projects and new branded products. Marco Sgarioto, CEO of Ergon, underlines the importance of 2 025 for the brand and the value of participation in the two days of the Marca: "2025 was a year of important development for ARD Discount. Among the most significant results,

Discount Retail Chain Aldi Netherlands has emerged as the clear victor in the 2025 battle for market share. As more players release their year-end data, the trend is undeniable: Aldi’s rapid ascent has forced a total reopening of the industry dialogue regarding margins, pricing, and value. However, the 2025 narrative is not just about who gained percentage points, but the strategic shifts behind those gains. Growth Driven by Inflation, Not Volume Total spending in the broader

Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is reinforcing its role as a leading player in the evolving grocery landscape According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Aldi is pushing forward with aggressive growth plans in the U.S.,  aiming to reach 3200 total stores by the end of 2028. The discount grocer opened nearly 200 locations in 2025 alone, strengthening its position as America’s fastest-growing grocery chain. This surge is fueled by strong demand for affordable optio