private label

noun

: a label associated with a specific chain store
also : a brand or product having a private label
usually hyphenated when used attributively
private-label clothes

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Private Label and Exclusives Kmart was an early adopter of private label branding, which offered exclusives and filled voids in the merchandising while boosting margins and customer loyalty. David Moin, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 Sam’s Club last week announced a Member’s Mark Thanksgiving meal, which feeds up to 10 people for under $100, made up of the warehouse club’s private label products and is delivered already cooked. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 The company also plans to broaden its roster of proprietary products, with a focus on innovation, quality improvement and value, including fresh food, restaurants, proprietary beverages and private label brands. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Zoom out: Casey's is rapidly growing in Iowa and the U.S., acquiring more locations while also expanding its private label products and in-store menu. Linh Ta, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for private label 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private label was in 1950

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“Private label.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20label. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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