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Unilever Sues Ahold Over Packaging Similarity
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- In a case that's likely to serve as a precedent in conflicts arising as retailers continue to aggressively develop private label businesses, Unilever NV has sued Ahold NV's Dutch unit Albert Heijn for allegedly copying the packaging of several of Unilever's branded products. -
Sam's Club Pops Cork on New Private Label Wine Varieties
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Building on what it said was an already strong store brand wine program, Sam's Club here said it was expanding its selection of private brand wines this month with two new reds, to 370 warehouse club locations spanning 40 states.The two red wines comprising the rollout are Elder Vine Shiraz, Australia 2002 (approx. $12); and Bodega Jario Rioja Reserva Rioja, Spain 1998 (approx. $13).