Category: Business Best Practices

12 Ways Small Companies Can Win Big

Small is mighty. As shown by our recent post, In Retail, Small is Big, smaller consumer goods suppliers and retailers have an enormous edge in today’s evolving market. Since we published that post, a new report found that Millennials favor...

/ June 26, 2017

In Retail, Small is Big

In retail today, shopper traffic and sales continue to flow toward smaller retail rivals that are more innovative and nimble.

/ June 1, 2017

The Biggest Mistake Brands Made at Natural Products Expo West 2017

Expo West provides a tremendous opportunity to receive invaluable customer feedback--if only people would see it and use it that way.

/ March 27, 2017

7 Retail Lessons From NRF’s Big Show

Last week 33,000 people, including retailers, suppliers and technology experts gathered at the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2017 in New York, the biggest retail trade show of the year.

/ January 25, 2017

5 Tips on How to ROCK Your Next Chain Store Buyer Meeting

Do you have a product that you think would be perfect for big box stores but the thought of the buyer meeting before getting your product on shelves makes you a nervous wreck?

/ December 2, 2016

Infographic: Last-Minute Ideas to Maximize Your Holiday Sales

To maximize in-store and online sales for your products, consider the following facts and suggestions as you finalize your holiday marketing strategy.

/ November 29, 2016

10 Ways Small Businesses Can Prepare for Black Friday Success

The good news is there’s still enough time for your small business to prepare well, stand out and sell in time for this fast and furious weekend of sales.

/ November 15, 2016

5 Reasons Why a Buyer Says Yes to One Product Over Another

If their customers are asking for a certain product, a buyer will do what it takes to add it to their product assortment because they know their customers will buy.

/ October 27, 2016

Putting the Social in Media

Social media is a relatively even playing field. It’s changed the way companies do business, how they develop products, how they promote products, how they engage and communicate with their customers.

/ October 19, 2016

9 Ways to Sell More This Halloween

Marking the beginning of the most profitable period of the year, Halloween spending is expected to reach a whopping $8.4 billion in 2016, the highest level in 11 years.

/ October 13, 2016