McCormick & Co MD
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Trading: Oct 23, 10:01:28 (EDT)The Grocery Shelf Battle Is Changing—Who Comes Out Ahead?
Market Beat·- Private label sales in the US reached $330 billion in 2025 and store brands accounted for a record 23.8% of units sold in 2026. - Packaged food companies are struggling as declining unit volumes show that consumer tolerance for price hikes is fading. - Major retailers like Kroger and Walmart are successfully using private labels to drive margin growth at the expense of national brands.