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10 Things to Know About the Transition from E-commerce Sales to the Club Store Floor

April 3, 2025 5:57 pm Published by Comments Off on 10 Things to Know About the Transition from E-commerce Sales to the Club Store Floor

E-commerce has profoundly transformed the way consumers shop for practically everything. And yet, club stores like Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale still claim an enviable share of the market and a loyal customer base that makes them an incredible opportunity for brands. No...


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Case Study: Costco Campaign Partnership Showcases Style and Design on Every Level

April 1, 2025 7:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Case Study: Costco Campaign Partnership Showcases Style and Design on Every Level

Lauren and Ryan Cohen put their lifestyle baby and children’s products company on the map in 2021 with a selection of “Catch All” mealtime and playtime mats so chic that no amount of splatter could spoil the feng shui. But they didn’t stop there....


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Retail Display Outlook Q4 2024: Industry Prepares for the Potential Impact of Tariffs

November 18, 2024 4:36 pm Published by Comments Off on Retail Display Outlook Q4 2024: Industry Prepares for the Potential Impact of Tariffs

The steep tariffs on Chinese imports promised by President-elect Donald Trump have some consumer product brands taking preemptive action to move production out of China. As CNN reported Nov. 8, footwear brand Steve Madden CEO Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the company would sharply decrease...


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5 Best Practices for High-Performing Displays

November 13, 2024 5:09 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 Best Practices for High-Performing Displays

Retail display success is the product of many factors. The difference between a display that works and a display that doesn’t, comes down to the smallest details. Your goal, of course, isn’t just a display that “works.” You want a display that succeeds in...


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Six Rules for Successful Buyer Negotiations

October 15, 2024 5:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Six Rules for Successful Buyer Negotiations

Negotiating with a retail buyer can seem like a risky thing to do once you’ve locked in your vendor agreement, but it’s far riskier to agree to requests that add cost or complications in the interest of maintaining your relationship. A well-supported argument against...


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3 Tactics for Successful Negotiations with Retail Buyers

September 18, 2024 5:41 pm Published by Comments Off on 3 Tactics for Successful Negotiations with Retail Buyers

Getting your products into Costco, Walmart or another major retailer can be an enormous amount of work. By the time you’re sitting across from a buyer talking through your order details, you can find yourself agreeing to changes that bring unnecessary costs and delays....


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Join Our Webinar: Managing the Buyer Relationship for Successful Retail Display Programs

August 30, 2024 9:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Join Our Webinar: Managing the Buyer Relationship for Successful Retail Display Programs

Negotiation Do’s & Don’ts for Maximizing Profits For both established and emerging brands alike, mastering the art of earning and maintaining the trust of your retail buyer is essential for maximizing profits and ensuring the success of retail campaigns. Join Us from 12 Noon...