Retail Strategies & Supplier Insights

Promotions are supposed to drive trial, increase basket size, and get your brand noticed. And they often do. But there’s a quiet cost to promotions that too many suppliers overlook—especially smaller or growing brands trying to punch above their weight. Let’s be blunt: Retail promotions can hurt your business if they aren’t strategically designed, tracked, and supported.

Will Your Retail Margins Survive the Tariff Hike? There’s a moment every summer when back-to-school season starts to sneak in. You see it in the aisle resets, the clearance bins, and the sudden run on #2 pencils. For suppliers, this August brings a different kind of “back to school” vibe—except the stakes are your bottom line.

Today, we celebrate the spirit of independence, the courage of those who came before us, and the freedom that allows us to dream, build,...

There’s nothing quite like the surprise of a post-audit deduction. You close the books thinking everything’s in order… and six months...

We hear a lot about shrinkage in retail—shoplifting, organized theft, and inventory errors. But here’s something not enough suppliers...

Automated deduction tools are fast, convenient, and a great place to start.But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: They can’t win back the big dollars. Why? Because software doesn’t negotiate. It doesn’t write compelling disputes. And it doesn’t know when to push back and escalate with nuance that only experience brings.

You shipped $1.2 million in product last quarter. So why does your bank account say $1.06 million? The answer is hiding in your...

Retailers don’t send a warning. They just change the rules. Whether it’s a new barcode placement policy, a revised ASN transmission...

You got on the shelf. That was the hard part, right? Not quite. For many small and emerging suppliers, getting in is only the beginning....

Retail deductions feel like death by paper cuts. You rarely see them coming, and they almost never make sense on the surface. But they...

We get it. You're focused on product quality, pricing strategy, and shipping logistics. But here’s a truth too many brands learn too...

Sam’s Club is tightening its grip on supplier compliance, and the financial impact is escalating fast. First came the Supplier Item Data Excellence (SIDE) program, charging steep penalties for even minor item data discrepancies. Beginning May 27, Sam’s Club will automatically deduct all post-audit claims under $100,000, without conducting prior research.

Let’s get this out of the way: We love automation. AI is transforming the finance stack, no doubt. It can flag duplicates, match...

Most retail brands know they need a food broker to grow, but few understand what a great one actually does. It's not just about getting...

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering...