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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.
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
Crafting Brand Magic: A Blueprint for Small Suppliers to Achieve Memorable Consumer Recognition
Building memorable consumer brand recognition as a small brand can seem impossible in today's fiercely competitive retail landscape.
Jon Allen
Oct 27, 20232 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
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
Decoding Price Sensitivity: Smart Moves for CPG Brands
Consumer price sensitivity has emerged as a pivotal challenge in today's dynamic retail landscape. Economic shifts, global crises like...
Jon Allen
Oct 3, 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
Avoiding Retail Chargebacks and Maximizing Deduction Recoveries in Four Easy Steps
Introduction Retail suppliers know how frustrating and financially damaging chargebacks and invoice deductions can be. At Woodridge...
Jon Allen
Aug 10, 20232 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 Excitement to Loyalty: How Discounts Influence Consumer Decision-Making
In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of consumer psychology and explore how discounts influence buying decisions.
Jon Allen
Jul 17, 20232 min read
From Grocery Wars to Digital Dominance: Insights from the 2023 Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its highly anticipated 2023 Top 100 Retailers list, showcasing the performance and...
Jon Allen
Jul 13, 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
Unlocking the Power of Private Label Sales: A Retail Buyer's Guide
Unlocking the Power of Private Label Sales: A Retail Buyer's Guide by Woodridge Retail Group
Jon Allen
May 23, 20232 min read
Costco's Move to Sam's Club's Backyard: A Win for Shoppers in NW Arkansas
Update: July 14 - A Costco Wholesale store is no longer possible in Northwest Arkansas—for now, anyway. Lowell Mayor Chris Moore...
Jon Allen
May 17, 20232 min read
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