#173 - Global Insights: The Rise of CPG Private Brands Across Regions

As a share of the total CPG/FMCG market, private brands vary across major global regions. In the EU, private labels account for nearly 39% of total market value and 47% of unit sales, while in the U.S., they represent 22% of dollar sales and 24% of unit sales. Sally Lyons Wyatt and Ananda Roy talk about retailer investments for private brands, including being category-focused, consumer-obsessed, innovative and of high quality.  Highlights include:  Successful retailers treat private labels like brands, cross-promoting them with name brand products and partnering with notable chefs on product development.  In EMEA, private brands have pulled back price promotional efforts and instead are focusing on promoting premium quality at a competitive price to name brands. While the U.S. lags other global regions in overall private label share, some categories, notably in the fresh perimeter departments, have a high share of total CPG sales.  The rise of the term “zero consumer” in Europe describes consumers who seek better value but show zero loyalty to any retailer or established brand.