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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.


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


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...

Jon Allen
Oct 17, 20232 min read


AI in Retail: A Blessing or a HAL 9000 Waiting to Happen?
When the classic film “2001: A Space Odyssey” premiered in 1968, few could have predicted how relevant its exploration of artificial...

Jon Allen
Oct 12, 20232 min read


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...

Jon Allen
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Understanding the Role of a CPG Broker
Welcome to the bustling world of retail. Whether you're a brand-new startup or an established brand looking to scale, navigating the...

Jon Allen
Oct 5, 20232 min read


5 Tips to Ace Walmart's OTIF and Grow Your Business
The ABCs of Walmart's OTIF Initiative Walmart's On-Time In-Full (OTIF) program is crucial to your supplier journey. It boils down to two...

Jon Allen
Sep 25, 20232 min read


Supercharge Walmart.com Sales: A Supplier's Guide to Black Friday Success
Introduction Welcome! This blog will explore how you can skyrocket your sales on this retail powerhouse. The secret? A harmonious blend...

Jon Allen
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Improving Supplier Profitability: Woodridge Retail Group's Deduction Recovery Solutions
Introduction Maintaining robust profit margins is a constant challenge for suppliers in the fast-paced world of retail. Deductions can...

Jon Allen
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Honoring Labor Day: A Message from Woodridge Retail Group
Dear Clients, Partners, and Staff, As Labor Day approaches, we pause to reflect on the remarkable dedication and tireless efforts that...

Jon Allen
Sep 1, 20231 min read


Cracking the Code: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Walmart Supplier
Becoming a Walmart supplier is a golden ticket in the world of retail. Check out this supplier guide from Woodridge Retail Group.

Jon Allen
Aug 15, 20233 min read


The Path to Profit: The Cost of Listing Your Products on Walmart Marketplace
This blog will walk you through the various expenses you must consider when listing your products on Walmart's digital shelves.

Jon Allen
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Win Black Friday 2023: Essential Tips for Retail Suppliers to Thrive In Stores and Online
Introduction As the holiday season approaches, retailers are gearing up for one of the year's biggest shopping events: Black Friday 2023....

Jon Allen
Jul 25, 20232 min read


From Surviving to Thriving: The Blueprint for CPG Suppliers in an Economic Slowdown
In today's economic landscape, where uncertainties loom, and market slowdowns cast their shadow, consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers...

Jon Allen
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Mastering the Amazon Buy Box: Your Path to Sales Success
Introduction Calling all Amazon sellers! Are you ready to skyrocket your sales on the world's largest online marketplace? With Amazon...

Jon Allen
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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