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Business packaging redesign

Walmart Redesigns Great Value Packaging

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 16, 2026

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The redesign of Walmart's Great Value packaging is expected to positively impact Walmart's sales of private label products, potentially increasing its market share in the food and beverage category. This move reflects a broader trend in the consumer packaged goods industry, as seen with PepsiCo's similar actions, driven by changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.

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Walmart is undertaking the first full redesign in over a decade for its Great Value private label brand, which includes 10,000 products. The revamp aims to make nutritional information more prominent, product images more appealing, and overall packaging more informative to cater to increasingly health-conscious and value-driven consumers. This strategic move by Walmart, announced by Scott L. Morris and David Hartman, is intended to elevate the perception of private label products, which have seen increased demand due to challenging economic conditions, as evidenced by data from Circana. Other companies like PepsiCo are also refreshing their packaging, indicating an industry-wide focus on consumer engagement through design.

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David Hartman, Vice President of creative design for Walmart, explained the rationale behind the redesign, focusing on improving customer perception and information accessibility.
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Scott L. Morris, Senior Vice President of Walmart's U.S. private brands division, announced the packaging redesign and confirmed no changes to the products themselves.
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PepsiCo is also redesigning packaging for its Tostitos brand, indicating a broader industry trend that Walmart is participating in.
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