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Retail Strategies & Supplier Insights
Discover the strategies and insights you need to thrive in the competitive retail landscape. Retail Strategies & Supplier Insights delivers expert advice, actionable tips, and the latest industry trends tailored specifically for retail suppliers. Whether you’re looking to boost sales, recover profits, or navigate retailer relationships, our blog is your go-to resource for success.
This Memorial Day, We Remember the Brave
Today, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering...
Jon Allen
May 241 min read
When Stores Close: What Rite Aid’s Bankruptcy and CVS’s 270 Store Shutdowns Mean for Suppliers
The news keeps coming—and it’s not good. Rite Aid is navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy. CVS just confirmed plans to shutter 270 stores....
Jon Allen
May 193 min read
Your Top-Selling SKU Is Leaking Money—Here’s Why
Let’s talk about the golden child in your product lineup—the top-selling SKU. You know the one. It moves fast, racks up impressive POS numbers, and is the darling of every buyer presentation.
But behind the scenes? It may be bleeding you dry.
Jon Allen
May 163 min read
A 2025 Supplier’s Survival Guide: Thriving in a 30/10 Tariff World
Your action plan for making margin moves when the rules keep changing. Let’s state the facts: 🔺 U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are...
Jon Allen
May 152 min read
The False Choice: China vs. Margin—Or Is It Both?
China was the go-to manufacturing hub for years: affordable, fast, and scalable. But now, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports stuck at 30%, suppliers are staring down a tricky question:
Jon Allen
May 132 min read
When the Government Raises Tariffs, Retailers Raise Expectations
And why ignoring this second hit could cost you more than the tariffs themselves. In today’s retail landscape, every headline feels like...
Jon Allen
May 63 min read
Tariff Tag-Teams: Why Deductions Are the Hidden Hit to Your Bottom Line
When tariffs go up, most suppliers see it coming. You prep for cost increases, update your pricing models, and maybe even renegotiate...
Jon Allen
May 11 min read
Tariff Shock: What It Really Means for Your Bottom Line (And What To Do About It)
Discover how tariffs impact your bottom line and learn strategies to protect your margins. Navigate the tariff shock with actionable insights.
Jon Allen
Apr 213 min read
What’s Killing Your Sales Online? The Hidden Power of High-Quality Product Photos
Let’s be honest—no one is reading your product description before they look at your photos. 75% of online shoppers say product images...
Jon Allen
Apr 31 min read
Post-Audit Recovery: Are Retailers Keeping Money That Should Be Yours?
You sold the product. You invoiced the retailer. You should get paid, right?
Not so fast.
Jon Allen
Apr 21 min read
Do You Need a Food Broker? 5 Signs Your Brand Is Ready for Retail Representation
You’ve got a great product. You’ve been hustling at farmers’ markets, getting into a few local stores, maybe even selling well on Amazon....
Jon Allen
Mar 272 min read
The Shrinking Shelf: How Private Label Growth Is Impacting Emerging CPG Brands
Retailer private labels are slowly squeezing out the once diverse selection of branded products. Kroger, Walmart, and Target are each expand
Jon Allen
Mar 262 min read
Retail Chargebacks 101: What They Are and How to Minimize Them
You did everything right. Your shipment was on time, and your product was packed perfectly. But then—boom—you check your invoice and see...
Jon Allen
Mar 252 min read
The Science of High-Converting Product Photos: What Online Shoppers Expect
Picture this: You’re browsing online for a new travel mug. Two brands pop up. One has a sleek, well-lit image that shows the mug’s...
Jon Allen
Mar 201 min read
How to Land Your Product on Retail Shelves: A Step-by-Step Guide for Emerging Brands
You’ve got a killer product. Maybe it’s the best small-batch hot sauce anyone’s ever tasted, or a protein bar that actually tastes good. Fri
Jon Allen
Mar 192 min read
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