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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
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
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 14, 20242 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
May 22, 20243 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
Jon Allen
May 14, 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 3, 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 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 12, 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 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
Feb 29, 20242 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...
Jon Allen
Feb 27, 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
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 12, 20243 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, 20242 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 10, 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
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 17, 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...
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