Retail Strategies & Supplier Insights

By early December, most suppliers are looking at the same thing: big, beautiful holiday sales numbers… and a deduction report that feels like a crime scene. Retailers are forecasting more than $1 trillion in U.S. holiday sales this year, with November and December accounting for around 19% of annual retail sales. That’s the good news.

Product photography isn’t decoration. It’s conversion, returns, and compliance—rolled into pixels.

Private label (store brands) isn’t “coming.” It’s here—growing, confident, and better funded than ever. In 2024, U.S. store brands set record shares and surpassed $270B in sales; 2025 projections push even higher.

SNAP is moving. Not just the dollar amounts—but timing, eligibility, and how shoppers use those dollars. If you sell food and beverages, you’ll feel it. Some of it will be a breeze at your back. Some of it? A headwind.

If you’ve ever tried to get your product onto a retail shelf, you already know—it’s not easy. Retail buyers are swamped, competition is fierce, and retailers expect suppliers to deliver not just a product, but a plan. This is where a food broker  comes in. Think of a food broker as the “middle gear” in the retail machine. They don’t own your product, but they help move it forward by connecting you with the right buyers, negotiating terms, and ensuring your product actually se

Let’s be blunt: private label isn’t a “recession play” anymore. It’s a structural shift in how baskets are built.

Navigating the retail world can feel like trying to find your way through a dense forest without a map. You know there’s a path to success, but the twists and turns can be overwhelming.

Shoppers buy the image first, then the product. Low-quality product photos don’t just hurt conversion—they can trigger returns, bad reviews, or even compliance flags.

What is Product Photography? (Simple Definition) Product photography is the disciplined process of planning, lighting, styling, and capturing images of a product, allowing customers to evaluate it online or in print.

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