Talking shop: UK grocers focus on private-label innovation
By Petah Marian | 23 September 2010
Private labels have returned to the spotlight in the UK this week with Asda, Sainsbury's and Ocado all relaunching or launching new own-label ranges.
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Private labels have returned to the spotlight in the UK this week with Asda, Sainsbury's and Ocado all relaunching or launching new own-label ranges.
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