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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.
How a Food Broker Becomes Your Compliance Bodyguard
You hire a food broker to open doors. Great. But the best brokers do something more valuable: they keep those doors from slamming shut because of compliance misses
Jon Allen
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Promotions Gone Wrong: When Retail Discounts Hurt More Than They Help
Promotions feel like a win-win. Shoppers get a deal, sales lift, and the retailer’s happy. But not every promo helps. Some destroy margin without driving lasting volume.
Jon Allen
Sep 2, 20251 min read
Amazon Prime Days vs. Walmart Deals 2025
What We Learned from This Year’s Retail Heavyweight Showdown Every July, it’s the same showdown with new twists: Amazon Prime Day versus...
Jon Allen
Jul 25, 20253 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
The Private Label Boom: 5 Strategies for Retailers and Suppliers
Explore how private label products are transforming the retail industry, offering insights and strategies for retailers and suppliers.
Jon Allen
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Faster Checkout, Happier Customers: Insights from Sam's Club's Deployment of AI at Checkout
Uncover how Sam's Club's AI at checkout revolutionizes the shopping experience.
Jon Allen
May 3, 20242 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 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
Understanding Adaptive Retail Strategy: A Supplier's Guide
Unveiling the Future In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, two buzzwords have emerged at the forefront of innovation: omnichannel and...
Jon Allen
Feb 27, 20243 min read
5 Ways the Pandemic Continues to Reshape Shopping
As we usher in another year, it's crucial to reflect on the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector. While...
Jon Allen
Jan 25, 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
Notes from CES 2024: Walmart's Revolutionary AI and AR Technologies
Introduction: Walmart, the retail juggernaut, has again disrupted the industry landscape by unveiling groundbreaking AI and AR...
Jon Allen
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Walmart’s Pro Seller Program: A Comprehensive Guide for Suppliers
Today, we're diving into maximizing your success on Walmart Marketplace and the Pro Seller Program. With the introduction of Walmart’s...
Jon Allen
Jan 10, 20242 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
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
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
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
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
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