For the Love of CPG

As the world tests you with cold temperatures and freezing eyelashes, here are a few things to love about CPG right now...

/ February 7, 2018

7 Retail Trends That Will Dominate 2018

All of this year’s top trends focus on making retail strategies more customer-centric, including knowing customers more intimately and elevating the speed and quality of service...

/ January 30, 2018
Pan's Mushroom Jerky

Supplier Spotlight: Pan’s Mushroom Jerky bringing global flavors local

Pan's Mushroom Jerky wins with international flavor after being discovered by the major retail chain, Hy-Vee.

/ January 25, 2018

2017 Retail Trends Roundup

As predicted, 2017 retail trends reflect the quality, care, and fun of artisan and culinary products, small is big, and retailtainment.

/ January 9, 2018

Supplier Spotlight: Van Wyk Confections’ classic treat gets ahold of Ahold USA

Nimble family-run candy company Van Wyk Confections share the key to getting onto the shelves of a major grocery chain in less than five months.

/ January 4, 2018

Retail Gets Phygital: Part 2

To stay relevant, modern, and customer-centric, more brick-and-mortar retailers – and even suppliers – are increasing their investments in digital engagement, including e-commerce and social media.

/ January 2, 2018

Retail Gets Phygital: Part 1

Amid today’s relentless retail disruption, savvy retailers are investing in delivering a superior customer experience across all channels.

/ December 14, 2017

Supplier Spotlight: How this family brand connected with their perfect retailer

John and Julia Paino are a father-daughter duo giving back to the community while tackling the snacking problem with their brand, Swoffle.

/ December 7, 2017

Hemp-Based Wellness Goes Mainstream

Want to know why hemp CBD has earned strong sales growth in the natural health and wellness sector? These five big reasons explain it...

/ November 27, 2017

Supplier Spotlight: Snowflakes Candy’s simple formula for retail success

Without a background in consumer packaged goods, let alone running a business, Kenney Joyal found himself in a similar position as many entrepreneurs just starting out...

/ November 17, 2017