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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.
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
Oct 1, 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
Sep 12, 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
Jun 6, 20243 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
May 1, 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
Mar 18, 20243 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 5, 20242 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
Jan 29, 20243 min read
Power Players of U.S. Grocery Retail: A Supplier’s Guide
The landscape of U.S. grocery retailing is vast and competitive, with a few giants leading the charge. As the CEO of Woodridge Retail...
Jon Allen
Jan 25, 20242 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 2, 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
Dec 7, 20232 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
Oct 27, 20232 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 24, 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 19, 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 12, 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 9, 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
Sep 1, 20231 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
Aug 15, 20233 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 2, 20234 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
Jul 25, 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....
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