Colin McNamara

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Insight ArticleMost Retailers Are Drowning in Data But Starving for Insights

Most Retailers Are Drowning in Data But Starving for Insights

Retailers collect massive amounts of consumer data but most can't turn it into competitive advantage. Here's what separates the winners from the overwhelmed.

Colin McNamara

By Colin McNamara

Technology executive and strategic advisor specializing in operational excellence and regulatory frameworks for private label programs.

Date

Mar 28 2025

Executive BriefSustainability Pressure Just Became Board-Level Risk (Here's Why)

Sustainability Pressure Just Became Board-Level Risk (Here's Why)

The SEC just forced shareholder votes on packaging at PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and Amazon. Private label programs can't hide behind national brand strategies anymore.

Colin McNamara

By Colin McNamara

Managing Partner for Engineering and Finance at Private Label Advisors, helping retailers develop clean, compliant private-label products.

Date

Mar 12 2025

Executive BriefSupply Chain Resilience Is the New Revenue Driver

Supply Chain Resilience Is the New Revenue Driver

Most retailers treat supply chain as cost center. The smartest ones build resilient supply chains that generate revenue through consistency, agility, and competitive advantage.

Colin McNamara

By Colin McNamara

Technology executive and strategic advisor specializing in supply chain optimization and operational resilience for private label programs.

Date

Dec 08 2024

Executive BriefCPG's Packaging Crisis Is Private Label's Greatest Opportunity

CPG's Packaging Crisis Is Private Label's Greatest Opportunity

While General Mills delays packaging sustainability and major CPG companies miss targets, agile private label programs capture market share through rapid sustainable packaging implementation.

Colin McNamara

By Colin McNamara

Technology executive and strategic advisor specializing in sustainable packaging strategies and competitive advantage development for private label programs.

Date

Dec 06 2024

Insight ArticleStore Brands That Win Think Like Technology Companies

Store Brands That Win Think Like Technology Companies

The most successful store brand programs don't compete on price—they compete on innovation speed, data insights, and consumer connection.

Colin McNamara

By Colin McNamara

Technology executive and strategic advisor specializing in operational excellence and regulatory frameworks for private label programs.

Date

Sep 20 2024