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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.


The Three Questions Every Retail Buyer Asks (Even If They Don’t Say Them Out Loud)
Walk into a buyer meeting and you’ll hear the usual questions: What’s your case cost? Can you meet our OTIF standards? How do you support...

Jon Allen
Aug 21, 20251 min read


Grocery Shopping Statistics and Insights
Discover the latest Grocery Shopping Statistics and Insights. Learn how digital trends and consumer behaviors are reshaping grocery shopping.

Jon Allen
Aug 20, 20252 min read


How Food Brokers Transform Brand Trajectories
The journey from the kitchen or production floor to mass retail shelves is both challenging and full of opportunity. From the initial spark of product creation to securing prime placement in stores, the path is complex and highly competitive. In this landscape, food brokers play a pivotal role in helping brands break through the noise and achieve retail success.

Jon Allen
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Retail Compliance Isn’t Sexy—But It Can Make or Break Your Brand
No one starts a brand because they love compliance. But ignoring it? That’s how you go from “next big thing” to “why aren’t we getting...

Jon Allen
Aug 5, 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


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


How to Avoid Becoming the Retail Buyer’s Backup Plan
You thought your buyer loved you. You thought you were locked in for resets and features. Then a new competitor shows up—and just like that, your item disappears from the set.

Jon Allen
Jul 23, 20251 min read


The Deduction You Didn’t See Coming—Because It Hit Post-Audit
There’s nothing quite like the surprise of a post-audit deduction. You close the books thinking everything’s in order… and six months...

Jon Allen
Jul 3, 20251 min read


What Is A CPG? Consumer Package Goods Explained
If you're in the retail business, chances are you've heard the term "CPG" thrown around quite a bit. But what exactly does it mean, and...

Jon Allen
Nov 15, 20243 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


What is a CPG Broker?: Retail 101
Discover how a CPG broker can help your brand grow by bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers and managing retail relationships

Jon Allen
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Why Small Brands Need the Right Broker to Compete with Giants
Learn how small CPG brands can compete with giants by partnering with Woodridge Retail Group for tailored strategies and retail success.

Jon Allen
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Scaling Your Brand Faster: The Strategic Advantage of Food Brokers
Discover how partnering with a food broker can accelerate your brand's growth in the competitive food industry.

Jon Allen
Sep 12, 20243 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


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


From Cart to Courtroom: The Battle Over the Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Update: The Kroger-Albertsons merger is a pivotal development in the U.S. grocery sector, presenting opportunities and challenges.

Jon Allen
May 14, 20243 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


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
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