Retail shelf space is a hot commodity for suppliers and distributors. With so many products on the market and so little room available to display them, retailers are more selective than ever about which items will make their way onto shelves and into the hands of consumers. When negotiating for shelf space at a new retail location, suppliers need to prove that their product will measure up against the competition and handle consumer..
A thirsty shopper approaches the refrigerated section of Whole Foods and faces about twenty different beverage options. She wants something healthy to make up for the
slice of pizza she just ate for..
When you are looking for a new product or service, where do you go for suggestions? The Internet? Friends? Customer reviews? Some people may go to all three, but many rely on just one. If you are..
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Employee turnover burdens businesses with upfront costs of recruiting and training a replacement and lost knowledge from the employee who is leaving the organization. Turnover results from a number..
Between 2007 and 2009, 8.8 million jobs and $19.2 trillion in household wealth were lost. The causes of the Great Recession of 2008 are numerous and in continuous debate. As we begin to list probable..
On Tuesday June 15th, Lumber Liquidators made the announcement that it had fired Chief Merchandising Officer William Schlegel. Although the decision to fire Schlegel was not explained, the flooring..
What are your five favorite smartphone apps (set aside the ones that ship with the phone like text, email, camera…)? Flipping through my home pages the ones I use the most are
1. Uber
2. Waze
3. Wigo
Remote employee engagement is a common challenge faced by field team managers. It can be challenging to monitor the involvement of employees who spend little to no time in the back office. Boosting..
I want you to think about your best friend—that person who you can tell anything to. He or she has your complete trust and respect. When did you first begin to develop that strong bond? Was it when..
We all know that today, as consumers, we encounter advertising everywhere we go. At some point, we start tuning it out. It is no longer enough for an ad to simply say “this is my product, this is..
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Before you can set up a display, run a promotion, or vie for the best shelf space, you have to show up to the retailer meeting. When busy, it is something so secondary that it can easily be..
