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Store brands are getting cooler with younger shoppers

Axios · · 246 words · By Kelly Tyko

Retailers are updating their private-label brands to attract Gen Z and Millennial consumers who are seeking affordable yet stylish alternatives to luxury goods. Data from Numerator suggests an increase in spending on premium store brands, with retailers like JCPenney reporting growth in legacy labels.

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“Target, Walmart and Costco have spent years building owned brands with loyal followings.”
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Multiple sources confirm the existence and strategic focus on private-label brands for these retailers. Wikipedia confirms Target's private-label brands, and web search results discuss Walmart's massive refresh of its 'Great Value' brand and general customer loyalty analysis for supermarkets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Target Corporation, doing business as Target (stylized in all lowercase as target), is an American retail corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.3.2 Target Sourcing Service…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Corporation
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web search NEUTRAL — c. Private Label Products. Customer Loyalty Analysis. a. Exceptional Customer Service. Customers are loyal due to convenience rather than strong brand attachment. Kroger performs strongly in program-b…
https://usaddressgenerator.com/posts/top-8-supermarkets-in-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Walmart is giving its biggest private-label brand a new look. After more than a decade with little change, the company is updating Great Value across roughly 10,000 products. The rollout starts this y…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/annaisonconsultant_is-value-i…
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“Department stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and JCPenney, are focusing on legacy labels to attract a new generation of buyers.”
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The provided evidence for Macy's and JCPenney consists of general store descriptions, shipping info, and store closing news. There is no evidence in the provided results regarding a specific strategy to use 'legacy labels' to attract a new generation of buyers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop your favorite brands all in one place at Macy’s for clothing, shoes, beauty & home. Enjoy free shipping options, fast pickup & today’s best deals.
https://www.macys.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Online for the Best Deals with FREE Shipping at Macy.com.
https://www.macy.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 15, 2026 · According to the retailer’s website, 14 stores are closing soon nationwide, with shoppers losing their local Macy’s in 12 states. The development is hardly surprising.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91527124/macys-stores-closing-so…
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“Gen Z and Millennials increased their spending on premium-tier private-label products by 5 percentage points between 2019 and 2025, according to Numerator”
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One search result mentions Numerator data regarding Gen Z's share of private label spending projected to surpass baby boomers and a specific percentage for 2026, but it does not explicitly confirm the '5 percentage point increase between 2019 and 2025' mentioned in the claim. The evidence is related but not a direct match for the specific statistic.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to new data from Numerator, Gen Z’s share of private label spending is projected to surpass that of baby boomers by in the next year. By 2026, it is estimated that 18.4% of Gen Z’s total CPG…
https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2025-07-16?article=num…
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web search NEUTRAL — Numerator also reported that 44% of Gen Z shoppers have made purchases on social media platforms like TikTok.Millennials and adult Gen Z now make up about 32% of consumer spend, which is an 8-point in…
https://www.convenience.org/Media/Daily/2025/September/30/3-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Whatever you need a website for, create yours today with Wix: https://www.wix.com/go/infographics How do millennials compare to those of generation Z?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqdm6aBUZII
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“Numerator projects Gen Z will become the most loyal private-label shoppers in 2026.”
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One search result from Numerator mentions that Gen Z's share of private label spending is projected to surpass baby boomers in the next year and provides a 2026 estimate (18.4% of CPG spend), which supports the trajectory of Gen Z becoming highly loyal/active private-label shoppers, though the phrasing 'most loyal' is a slight interpretation of the data provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Numerator is a data company transforming how consumers and markets are understood. Powered by advanced technology and proprietary, zero-party purchase and survey data from more than one million househ…
https://www.numerator.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The numerator and denominator are the parts of fractions that are separated by a fraction bar. The numerator is the upper part of the fraction and the denominator is the lower part of the fraction.
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/numerator-and-denominator/
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of NUMERATOR is the part of a fraction that is above the line and signifies the number to be divided by the denominator. How to use numerator in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerator
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“Trust in private-label apparel now sits at 55%, per Numerator.”
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The search results for Numerator provide general descriptions of the company's services but do not contain the specific statistic that trust in private-label apparel sits at 55%.
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web search NEUTRAL — Numerator is a data company transforming how consumers and markets are understood. Powered by advanced technology and proprietary, zero-party purchase and survey data from more than one million househ…
https://www.numerator.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The numerator and denominator are the parts of fractions that are separated by a fraction bar. The numerator is the upper part of the fraction and the denominator is the lower part of the fraction.
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/numerator-and-denominator/
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of NUMERATOR is the part of a fraction that is above the line and signifies the number to be divided by the denominator. How to use numerator in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerator
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“JCPenney tells Axios it has started seeing younger shoppers gravitate toward Liz Claiborne”
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The evidence provided for JCPenney consists of Wikipedia history and general shopping links. There is no mention of a report to Axios regarding younger shoppers gravitating toward Liz Claiborne.
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web search NEUTRAL — [3] JCPenney originated as a group of dry goods stores that Penney managed as part of the Golden Rule chain and incorporated under his own name in 1913. The stores were initially located in downtown a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JCPenney
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop JCPenney for great deals on clothing and shoes for the family, bedding, home décor, jewelry, and beauty products. Easy returns & FREE shipping available!
https://www.jcpenney.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Manage your JCPenney credit card, issued by Synchrony, to view account balances, pay your bill, see special offers, and more.
https://www.synchrony.com/partner/jcpenney
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“The retailer [JCPenney], which has exclusively sold Liz Claiborne since 2009”
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Two independent sources confirm the exclusive relationship. One source states JCPenney has been the exclusive licensee for Liz Claiborne since August 2010, and another confirms Claiborne moved from Macy's to an exclusive contract with JCPenney. While the claim says 'since 2009' and one source says 'August 2010', the exclusivity is well-documented.
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web search NEUTRAL — The portfolio includes Liz Claiborne, Claiborne, Liz, Liz & Co., Concepts by Claiborne, LC, Elizabeth, LizGolf, LizSport, Liz Claiborne New York (LCNY) and Lizwear brands. J.C. Penny has been the excl…
https://www.themiddlemarket.com/news/liz-claiborne-to-sell-b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Claiborne is now exclusively contracted by JC Penny to sell its men’s, women’s and other product lines for ten years. In short, Claiborne moved from Macy’s to have an exclusive contract with JC Penny …
https://ivypanda.com/essays/liz-claiborne-inc-and-its-portfo…
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web search NEUTRAL — 11, 2009. J.C. PENNEY has broken free of its suburban parking area to invade Herald Square, and the most frequent question on New York’s collective lips seems to be: Why?
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/fashion/13CRITIC.html
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“the label [Liz Claiborne] is now its second best-selling women's brand”
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While evidence confirms Liz Claiborne is sold at JCPenney and is a known women's brand, none of the provided sources confirm that it is specifically the 'second best-selling women's brand' at the retailer. One source ranks it 11th on a list of 15 brands, but does not provide the overall sales rank.
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web search NEUTRAL — While Liz Claiborne is best known as a women’s brand, there is a solid men’s line available — often sold under the “Claiborne” label. eBay listings show a broad range of men’s items including leather …
https://lizclaibornes.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — $21 at JCPenny. Liz Claiborne. Charlotte Womens Wide Leg Mid Rise Trouser.$32 at JCPenney. The accessories are where they really hit the biggest styling shifts for summer with silk scarves, statement …
https://www.aol.com/shopping/style/articles/liz-claibornes-5…
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web search NEUTRAL — Data from Robert Passikoff, president of Brand Keys in New York, a brand-loyalty consultancy, ranks Claiborne No. 11 on a list of 15 women’s apparel brands, ahead of only Old Navy; the Kardashian Koll…
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/14/business/media/jc-penney-…
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