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The Future of Private Label

Euromonitor International's The Future of Private Label Private label has emerged as a serious global force without relying on weakness in consumer spending. Euromonitor International's The Future of Private Label report examines the strong relationships between retailers and consumers, and the relentless rise of the hard discounter. It also looks at new competitive scenarios and new partnerships, along with the increasing segmentation and sophistication of private labels across food and nonfood sectors.

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Chapters: 7  |  Tables: 22  |  Publication date: Feb 2005
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Regional coverage

Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; Latin America; Asia-Pacific; Oceania; Africa and the Middle East

Table of contents

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 DEFINITIONS

Private label definition

Data

Types of private label retailer

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 THE CHANGING DEFINITION OF PRIVATE LABEL

2.2 IMPACT OF ECONOMIC AND RETAIL ENVIRONMENT

Chart 1 Penetration of Supermarkets/Hypermarkets 2003

Chart 2 Penetration of Discounters 2003

2.3 THE PRIVATE LABEL MARKET

Chart 3 Share of Private Label in Core Retail Sectors 2003

2.4 LEADING PRIVATE LABEL MARKETS

Chart 4 Breakdown of Private Label Sales by Country 2004

2.5 RETAILER STRATEGIES

2.6 MARKETING STRATEGIES

2.7 SOURCING STRATEGIES

2.8 PRODUCER STRATEGIES

2.9 OUTLOOK

3. RETAIL SALES TRENDS

3.1 TOTAL RETAIL SALES

Private label growth and the economy

US and Japan outweigh other retail markets

China and Russia see strong growth

Table 1 Total Retail Sales and Growth by Market 1999/2003

3.2 SUPERMARKET PENETRATION

Consolidation fuels growth of private label

Retailer concentration breeds high private label activity

Emerging markets hold strong growth potential

Table 2 Penetration of Supermarkets/Hypermarkets by Market 1999/2003

3.3 GROWTH OF DISCOUNTERS

Table 3 Penetration of Discounters by Market 1999/2003

4. LEADING RETAILERS

4.1 OVERVIEW OF RETAILERS

Summary 1 Selected Retailers in Order of Total Size 2004

4.2 RETAILER CONCENTRATION

Summary 2 Major Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals in the Retail Sector 2000-2004

5. THE PRIVATE LABEL MARKET

5.1 GLOBAL TRENDS

Global private label market size

Chart 5 Private Label Value Breakdown by Region

Global private label shares by sector

Table 4 Global Private Label Share in Selected Categories 2001-2004

5.2 NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS

Leading private label markets

Chart 6 Leading Private Label Markets by Value 2004

Fastest growth markets

Chart 7 Fastest Growing Private Label Markets by Value 2004

Private label share in developed markets

Chart 8 Share of Private Label in Developed Markets by Value 2004

Private label share in emerging markets

Chart 9 Share of Private Label in Emerging Markets by Value 2004

5.3 SECTORAL TRENDS

Packaged food

Table 5 Private Label Share of Packaged Food by Country 2001-2003

Pet food

Table 6 Private Label Share of Pet Food by Country 2001-2003

Soft drinks

Table 7 Private Label Share of Selected Soft Drinks by Country and by Sector 2002

Alcoholic drinks

Table 8 Private Label Share of Selected Alcoholic Drinks by Country and by Sector 2003

Cosmetics and toiletries

Table 9 Private Label Share of Selected Cosmetics and Toiletries by Country and by Sector 2003

Disposable paper products

Table 10 Private Label Share of Disposable Paper Products by Country 2001-2003

Household care

Table 11 Private Label Share of Selected Household Care Products by Country and by Sector 2003

OTC healthcare

Table 12 Private Label Share of Selected OTC Products by Country and by Sector 2003

Electrical appliances

Table 13 Private Label Share of Large Kitchen Appliances by Country 2001-2003

6. PRIVATE LABEL RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS

6.1 OVERVIEW

The decision to enter private label

Summary 3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Label 2004

Suitability by types of retailer

Increasing the private label offer

6.2 BRAND STRATEGIES

Branding techniques

Summary 4 Selected Retailers and their Brands 2004

Co-branding

Summary 5 Co-branding Initiatives 2004

Acquisition of brands

6.3 PACKAGING STRATEGIES

Importance of packaging

Universal design

Trends in materials

6.4 RETAILERS’ PRICING STRATEGIES

Price differentials

Chart 10 Price Differential Between Manufacturer Brands and Private Labels by Market 2003

Strategies

6.5 RETAILERS’ PRODUCT STRATEGIES

Premiumisation

Healthy foods

Segmentation by target group

Diversification

6.6 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF PRIVATE LABELS

Overview

Loyalty cards

Merchandising

Print and web advertising

Celebrity endorsement

6.7 SOURCING OF PRIVATE LABELS

Overview

Vertical integration

Sourcing from third-party suppliers

Mixed sourcing

6.8 SUPPLIERS AND THEIR STRATEGIES

Major private label producers

Summary 6 Major Private Label Suppliers 2004

Producer strategies

7. OUTLOOK

7.1 EXTERNAL DEMAND FACTORS

Global growth to slow in 2005

Supermarkets to increase penetration

Table 14 Forecast Penetration of Supermarkets/Hypermarkets by Market 2003/2008

Discounters also set for rapid growth

Table 15 Forecast Penetration of Discounters by Market 2003/2008

Expansion of non-food specialists

7.2 PRIVATE LABEL DEMAND

Emerging markets and Japan set for growth

Strongest growth in ready meals and chilled foods

Chart 11 Forecast Penetration of Private Label by Sector

7.3 CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Innovation will remain key to private label success

Marketing must be stepped up

Expanding the private label offer

Needs will vary according to market

Finding the ideal supplier

Collaboration with brand manufacturers

Summary 7 Opportunities and Threats for Private Label Retailers

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