Scaling Your Brand Faster: The Strategic Advantage of Food Brokers
Discover how partnering with a food broker can accelerate your brand's growth in the competitive food industry.
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Jon Allen
- Jun 14
- 2 min
The Private Label Boom: 5 Strategies for Retailers and Suppliers
Explore how private label products are transforming the retail industry, offering insights and strategies for retailers and suppliers.
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Jon Allen
- May 22
- 3 min
Navigating Retail Deductions: Essential Strategies for Suppliers
Navigate retail deductions with expert strategies. Understand OTIF compliance, markdown allowances, chargebacks, and more to protect profit
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Jon Allen
- May 14
- 3 min
From Cart to Courtroom: The Battle Over the Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Update: The Kroger-Albertsons merger is a pivotal development in the U.S. grocery sector, presenting opportunities and challenges.
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Jon Allen
- May 3
- 2 min
Faster Checkout, Happier Customers: Insights from Sam's Club's Deployment of AI at Checkout
Uncover how Sam's Club's AI at checkout revolutionizes the shopping experience.
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Jon Allen
- May 1
- 2 min
Elevating Everyday: The Strategic Genius Behind Walmart's Bettergoods
Uncover the strategic brilliance behind Walmart's Bettergoods and how it's reshaping the private label landscape.
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Jon Allen
- Mar 12
- 3 min
How Walmart's Expansion of Milk and Meat Facilities is Future-Proofing the Supply Chain
Walmart's decision to expand its infrastructure to meet consumer demand for milk with a new processing facility in Robinson, Texas,...
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Jon Allen
- Mar 5
- 2 min
A Supplier’s Guide to Partnering with a Food Broker
In the complex world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), particularly within the food and beverage sector, standing out in a crowded...
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Jon Allen
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Analyzing the Kroger-Albertsons Merger
The proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is stirring up considerable debate among the grocery industry and...
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Jon Allen
- Feb 27
- 3 min
Understanding Adaptive Retail Strategy: A Supplier's Guide
Unveiling the Future In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, two buzzwords have emerged at the forefront of innovation: omnichannel and...
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Jon Allen
- Jan 29
- 3 min
Power Players of U.S. Grocery Retail: A Supplier’s Guide
The landscape of U.S. grocery retailing is vast and competitive, with a few giants leading the charge. As the CEO of Woodridge Retail...
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Jon Allen
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Navigating the Maze of Walmart Post-Audit Deductions: A Supplier's Guide
Introduction For suppliers doing business with Walmart, understanding post-audit deductions is not just important—it's crucial for...
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Jon Allen
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Notes from CES 2024: Walmart's Revolutionary AI and AR Technologies
Introduction: Walmart, the retail juggernaut, has again disrupted the industry landscape by unveiling groundbreaking AI and AR...
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Jon Allen
- Jan 10
- 2 min
Walmart’s Pro Seller Program: A Comprehensive Guide for Suppliers
Today, we're diving into maximizing your success on Walmart Marketplace and the Pro Seller Program. With the introduction of Walmart’s...
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Jon Allen
- Oct 27, 2023
- 2 min
Crafting Brand Magic: A Blueprint for Small Suppliers to Achieve Memorable Consumer Recognition
Building memorable consumer brand recognition as a small brand can seem impossible in today's fiercely competitive retail landscape.
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Jon Allen
- Oct 24, 2023
- 2 min
Suppliers, Meet Your Deduction Recovery Ally: Woodridge Retail Group
In the fast-paced world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), suppliers often navigate a maze of fees, fines, and deductions imposed by...
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Jon Allen
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
How Retail Chargeback Web Portals Might Be Letting Suppliers Down
In the age of e-commerce, a simple online shopping experience sometimes brings us to a point of frustration. Have you ever tried reaching...
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Jon Allen
- Oct 9, 2023
- 2 min
Expert Advocacy: Your Brand's Ticket to Retail Stardom
Navigating the world of retail is akin to mastering the choreography of an intricate dance. One misstep can lead your brand into...
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Jon Allen
- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
Decoding Price Sensitivity: Smart Moves for CPG Brands
Consumer price sensitivity has emerged as a pivotal challenge in today's dynamic retail landscape. Economic shifts, global crises like...
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Jon Allen
- Jul 13, 2023
- 2 min
From Grocery Wars to Digital Dominance: Insights from the 2023 Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its highly anticipated 2023 Top 100 Retailers list, showcasing the performance and...
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