The mysterious companies behind Costco's Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe's O's
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN BusinessKirkland Signature. Two-Buck Chuck. Simple Truth. Cat & Jack. Great Value. Amazon Basics. Store brands have never been more popular.They have become forces in their own right and make up around 21% of sales in the $1.7 trillion US grocery industry, according to IRI.As prices surge, store brands — also known as private labels, white labels or generic brands — have become an even more attractive option for infla…
