10.12.12
The Private Label Manufacturers Association announced that more than two dozen retail chains and wholesalers from across the country were selected as the winners of this year’s Salute to Excellence Awards. The awards give recognition for new store brands products that exemplify the high quality, innovation and value to consumers that continue to drive private label sales and market shares to record highs.
Although most winners were in the food category, a subject not covered by Happi, there were several winners in the HABA space.
Baby
The Kroger Co. Kroger Baby Gentle Sunscreen Lotion
Bath & Body
Delhaize America Healthy Accents Green Tea Mint Cleansing Hand Wash
Cosmetics & Beauty Care
Sephora Sephora & Pantone Universe Color of the Year Eyeshadow Quad
Laundry & Cleaning
Save-A-Lot Save-A-Lot Today Soap Scum Remover
OTC & Healthcare
Wakefern ShopRite Menthol Strawberry Eucalyptus Cough Drops
Personal Care & Toiletries
Costco Wholesale Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes
Overall, more than 400 individual product nominations were submitted by supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers and wholesalers from all regions of the US. Entries were judged by eight jury panels consisting of industry professionals as well as consumers. The criteria for the judging included product concept; product taste, texture & smell (for food items); packaging & presentation; and value for money.
All of the winning products will be featured during PLMA’s 2012 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago with a special Salute to Excellence Awards showcase located within PLMA’s Idea Supermarket®, and also promoted online following the show at www.plmawinners.com.
Although most winners were in the food category, a subject not covered by Happi, there were several winners in the HABA space.
Baby
The Kroger Co. Kroger Baby Gentle Sunscreen Lotion
Bath & Body
Delhaize America Healthy Accents Green Tea Mint Cleansing Hand Wash
Cosmetics & Beauty Care
Sephora Sephora & Pantone Universe Color of the Year Eyeshadow Quad
Laundry & Cleaning
Save-A-Lot Save-A-Lot Today Soap Scum Remover
OTC & Healthcare
Wakefern ShopRite Menthol Strawberry Eucalyptus Cough Drops
Personal Care & Toiletries
Costco Wholesale Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes
Overall, more than 400 individual product nominations were submitted by supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers and wholesalers from all regions of the US. Entries were judged by eight jury panels consisting of industry professionals as well as consumers. The criteria for the judging included product concept; product taste, texture & smell (for food items); packaging & presentation; and value for money.
All of the winning products will be featured during PLMA’s 2012 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago with a special Salute to Excellence Awards showcase located within PLMA’s Idea Supermarket®, and also promoted online following the show at www.plmawinners.com.