USAToday.com reports that United States grocery retailer, Kroger has expanded its private brand beauty line, calling it "Mirra." Kroger says it's had double-digit percentage increases in sales during the slow, almost-quiet roll-out of the Mirra beauty line that began last October, according to TimesUnion.com.
The Private Label Manufacturers Association says overall, store brands last year hit new highs of 23.7% of items sold in U.S. supermarkets, 18.7% of sales and $55.5 billion total sales. Store brands accounted for 15.7% of health and beauty products sold in supermarkets, said the trade group, using Nielsen Co. research.
Kroger's definition of Mirra - mirra' combines quality, natural ingredients with the latest science to meet 3 different needs: Daily - routine personal care; Renew - a rejuvenating time out; and Inspire - quick transformations for a night out.
What do you think of Kroger's move into private brand beauty? With it's success, will we see other grocers expanding their private brand offerings?
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