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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.
90-Day Rule: Why Waiting Too Long to Dispute Deductions Costs You
Retailers are relentless about deadlines—especially when it comes to deduction disputes. Many give you just 90 days from the deduction date to submit your case. Miss that window, and the money is gone forever.
Jon Allen
Aug 27, 20251 min read
5 Common Mistakes Companies Make with Retail Deduction Recovery
Recovering retail deductions can be complex, but most brands lose money due to avoidable mistakes. Here are the five most common missteps:
Jon Allen
Aug 14, 20251 min read
UNFI Deduction Pitfalls: What to Watch for and How to Fight Back
If you’re a CPG supplier working with UNFI, you know the drill: you send the shipment, you send the invoice, and you wait for payment. But somewhere between “invoiced” and “paid,” things get messy.
Jon Allen
Aug 12, 20252 min read
Target’s “Perfect Order” Changes: Fines, Fixes, and Next Steps
Target is raising the bar for suppliers, and your invoices could take a hit if you’re not ready. In 2025, the retailer updated its...
Jon Allen
Aug 7, 20251 min read
Retail Recovery 101: What to Do When Your Buyer Leaves
You get the email. “Just wanted to let you know I’ve accepted a new role…” And just like that, your champion at retail is gone. Now What?...
Jon Allen
Jul 29, 20251 min read
Your Retail Data is Talking—But Are You Listening?
You don’t need a crystal ball to understand your retail future—you just need to pay attention to what your data is already telling you....
Jon Allen
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Deduction Management: Retail 101
Are you struggling with deduction management in retail? Learn how to recover revenue and streamline the process with our expert tips.
Jon Allen
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Chargebacks and Disputes: Retail 101
Imagine you're with a friend who just started supplying to a big retailer. They lean in, looking frustrated, and say, "I just got hit...
Jon Allen
Nov 7, 20242 min read
A Supplier’s Guide to Working with a Food Broker
Discover the advantages of partnering with a food broker to boost your sales, save costs, and navigate the complex retail landscape efficien
Jon Allen
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Navigating Retail Deductions: Essential Strategies for Suppliers
Navigate retail deductions with expert strategies. Understand OTIF compliance, markdown allowances, chargebacks, and more to protect profit
Jon Allen
May 22, 20243 min read
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.
Jon Allen
May 1, 20242 min read
How CPG Brokers Transform Brand Trajectories
The journey from manufacturing to mass retail creates challenges and opportunities for brands at every stage of their development. Its...
Jon Allen
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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,...
Jon Allen
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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...
Jon Allen
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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...
Jon Allen
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Top 10 Retail Predictions for 2024
As we begin 2024, the retail landscape is evolving unprecedentedly, driven by technological advances and changing consumer behaviors. For...
Jon Allen
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Turning Post-Holiday Returns into Brand Wins: A Guide for Suppliers
Introduction As the festive glitter settles post-holidays, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) suppliers often face a less sparkly reality: a...
Jon Allen
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Localize to Thrive: A CPG Brand's Guide to Regional Dominance
When we talk about the expansion and growth of a brand, it's easy to get caught up in the grandiosity of 'going national' or even...
Jon Allen
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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...
Jon Allen
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Unlocking Rapid Growth: The Retail Broker’s Magic Touch
In the retail world, where countless brands jostle for attention, achieving a foothold can often feel like scaling Everest. Yet, the...
Jon Allen
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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