129. Understand the importance of knowing your core customer to drive sales and category growth in retail and beyond. Ethan Hirshberg discusses the journey of creating a line of apple cider vinegar shots. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the target customer, particularly Millennials, and how consumer feedback influenced product development. He highlights the challenges of getting their shelf-stable product onto the right shelves.

Today's Free Downloadable Guide: The Essential New Item Checklist - The Recipe For Success. New product innovation is the lifeblood of every brand. New products fuel sustainable growth, attract new shoppers and increase brand awareness. Learn the critical steps to get your product on more retailer's shelves and into the hands of more shoppers. Maximizing your trade marketing can pour rocket fuel on your launch.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session129