
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.

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.

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.

Retail Gets Phygital: Part 1
Amid today’s relentless retail disruption, savvy retailers are investing in delivering a superior customer experience across all channels.

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.

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...

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...

Gen X(tra Special)
While Millennials may have coined the term “influencer” Gen Xers are the ones who first embodied it...

Supplier Spotlight: Pure Sea reels in Whole Foods Market
Agnes DeLatoni is a product director with a knack for shaking up the natural food space.

Infographic: Supply Chain Reinvention – 2007 vs. 2017
Comparing the supply chain of a decade ago to the supply chain of today, we see that retailers and suppliers now use multiple approaches to gain agility, efficiency and a competitive edge by serving shoppers better.