Online, subscription-based services continue to multiply. Whether beauty products, snack food, pet supplies or fashion, more and more keep launching, confident they’re offering something the others aren’t. “Subscription” sold as curated convenience has become a buzzword of which it seems we can’t get enough. But the ones who have captured the most attention (and investorRead more
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The era of category management has created many positive changes for the food business, like giving retailers the tools to minimize supply chain risk while consolidating suppliers. But one of the negatives of buying by the numbers is that product assortment on the aisles from retailer to retailer began to look very similar. Groceries becameRead more
With the new year finally here, consumers and companies are looking forward and making predictions of what is to come. In the world of food and beverages, the industry perspectives are in and 2018 looks like a year that blends progress and comfort.Read more
Amid all of the media coverage of Amazon’s recent purchase of Whole Foods and Lidl’s highly-touted entrance into the U.S. market, one thing is abundantly clear: At least initially, grocery retailers are hyper-vigilant and fixated on new competitive threats entering the market. Everyone is carefully monitoring, analyzing and strategizing against newcomers.Read more
Anyone who has worked in the fast-paced world of CPG can tell you there is a constant state of evolution taking place within categories.Read more
As a company whose sole focus is driving growth for early stage and mid-market consumer packaged goods brands, we are constantly challenged with measuring success.Read more
The world of natural products continues to grow and evolve and with it, the Natural Product Expo Shows continue to grow in size and attendance. Having just returned from Expo East, the show featured what felt like an endless world of products vying to make their way into more and more mainstream grocery carts andRead more
It’s that time of year where retailers are looking for hot new items and brands for 2018. Expo East is a Baltimore natural and organic food show that brings trends, entrepreneurs, financiers, and retailers together in one event to connect on future category growth and innovation.Read more
