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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.

Five Retail Insights from Walmart’s Q2 2024 Earnings That You Can Use Now

Aug 152 min read

Five Retail Insights from Walmart’s Q2 2024 Earnings That You Can Use Now

Walmart’s Q2 2024 earnings report shows how American shoppers navigate today’s marketplace and can help you improve your strategy.

Navigating Retail Deductions: Essential Strategies for Suppliers

May 223 min read

Navigating Retail Deductions: Essential Strategies for Suppliers

Navigate retail deductions with expert strategies. Understand OTIF compliance, markdown allowances, chargebacks, and more to protect profit

From Cart to Courtroom: The Battle Over the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

May 143 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.

Faster Checkout, Happier Customers: Insights from Sam's Club's Deployment of AI at Checkout

May 32 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.

Elevating Everyday: The Strategic Genius Behind Walmart's Bettergoods

May 12 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.

Analyzing the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Feb 292 min read

Analyzing the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

The proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is stirring up considerable debate among the grocery industry and...

Understanding Adaptive Retail Strategy: A Supplier's Guide

Feb 273 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...

5 Ways the Pandemic Continues to Reshape Shopping

Jan 252 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...

Notes from CES 2024: Walmart's Revolutionary AI and AR Technologies

Jan 122 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...

Walmart’s Pro Seller Program: A Comprehensive Guide for Suppliers

Jan 102 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...

Top 10 Retail Predictions for 2024

Jan 22 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...

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...

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.

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...

Decoding Price Sensitivity: Smart Moves for CPG Brands

Oct 3, 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...

Cracking the Code: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Walmart Supplier

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.

Costco's Move to Sam's Club's Backyard: A Win for Shoppers in NW Arkansas

May 17, 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...

Megamerger: Kroger + Albertson’s by the Numbers

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Megamerger: Kroger + Albertson’s by the Numbers

The mega-merger between Kroger and Albertson’s was announced on Oct. 14. The agreement combines the second and fourth-largest food chains.

5 Reasons Why Your Company Should Make the Switch to Sustainable Packaging

Oct 11, 20223 min read

5 Reasons Why Your Company Should Make the Switch to Sustainable Packaging

Here are five reasons your company should switch to sustainable packaging and how you can do so without breaking the bank.

The 4 Stages of the Shopper Journey: How to Keep Customers Engaged and Buying More

Oct 3, 20224 min read

The 4 Stages of the Shopper Journey: How to Keep Customers Engaged and Buying More

Shopper journeys are becoming increasingly complex as customers have more options to spend their money than ever. With the rise of...

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