15. Amazon Whole Foods acquisition means Natural brands & retailers need to compete at a higher level to remain relevant and grow shopper loyalty. The merger presents challenges and opportunities for independent natural retailers. While Amazon's influence is undeniable, independents can differentiate themselves by providing education, unique merchandise, and focusing on local products and community needs.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Retail Math Cheat Sheet. Each of us needs to perform basic retail math calculations but it's not always possible to remember every formula, especially if you don't use them on a regular basis. Here's a quick cheat sheet with some of the most important formulas you need to know. Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session15

14. Unlock the secrets to maximize sales and build a loyal customer base with effective sales team strategies. Brokers can be valuable assets for brands, especially when entering new markets, as they have established relationships with retailers. Brands should provide brokers with necessary tools and information to promote the brand effectively and proactively plan promotions to maximize sales opportunities.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Retail Scorecard - Maximize Retail Execution. Exploit your competitions weaknesses by committing to this simple strategy that they overlook. Scorecards are the most powerful and underutilized project management and goal-setting tools that help brands achieve success by breaking down objectives into manageable chunks. Learn how to unlock their awesome power to gain a significant unfair competitive advantage. They're what you need to succeed!Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session14

13. Gain actionable insights from 162 Food Startup Podcast interviews from industry thought leaders. Matt Aaron, the host, discusses his journey in the food industry, the impact of his podcast on his business, and strategies for small brands to get their products on store shelves. He emphasizes the importance of authentic content and storytelling in providing valuable insights for food startups.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Strategic Solutions To Grow Your Brand. Category Management empowers brands to maximize success through data-driven insights and fact-based selling. A comprehensive overview of the advanced tactics and strategies big brands rely on. This guide will level the playing field for your brand by providing actionable insights and strategies to grow sales and profits - what retailers REALLY want! Updated from my submission to the Natural Products Field Manual.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session13

12. Explore the alternatives markets in this podcast episode and discover strategies to empower your brand effectively. The Mexican Healthy Products Summit offers brands an opportunity to expand their reach and network with retailers in the growing Mexican healthy products market. The summit, organized by John Pagliaro, provides a platform for businesses to connect and learn about the market.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Retail Math Cheat Sheet. Each of us needs to perform basic retail math calculations but it's not always possible to remember every formula, especially if you don't use them on a regular basis. Here's a quick cheat sheet with some of the most important formulas you need to know. Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session12

11. Unlock your brand's potential with effective sales growth strategies. Join the discussion on empowering your brand. Tim Joseph, CEO of Maple Hill Creamery - the first third-party certified grass-fed brand, transitioned from conventional to organic and grass-fed farming. Maple Hill Creamery built and is now expanding its niche and increasing consumer reach and brand awareness.

Todays 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/session11

10. Unlock your brand's potential with effective sales growth strategies. Avoid common retail pitfalls with insights from real-life horror stories from within the industry. Learn from real life examples. These stories highlight the importance of a well thought out category management and trade marketing strategy, proper product placement, and understanding key market trends to gain a competitive edge.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Simple Solutions To Maximize Broker/Distributor Effectiveness. Want consistent sales growth? Brokers are an extension of your sales team. Help them succeed through accountability to maximize sales, increase distribution & accelerate growth. Brands typically have a love hate relationship with their brokers. Learn crucial strategies to improve their results while holding them accountable. This is how you instantly gain a significant competitive advantage.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session10

9. Explore effective packaging strategies to empower your brand and enhance shelf presence in today's competitive market. Flexpack Technology aims to revolutionize the flexible packaging industry by enabling real-time communication between brands and consumers through personalized, dynamic packaging, faster production, and improved consumer safety.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Top 10 Strategies To Build Sustainable Sales And Profits. Nothing happens until someone buys your products and shoppers can't buy what they can't find. To grow sustainable sales and profits, brands need to become experts in their core customers and their retail partners, maximize their product assortment and merchandising, and optimize their trade spending. This guide contains the secret to getting your product onto more store shelves and into the hands of more shoppers.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session9

8. Discover the secrets of effective brand building with our podcast Empower your brand and elevate its presence. Joel Warady with Enjoy Life Foods a leading gluten-free and allergy-free brand. By focusing on both the natural and conventional channels, and by continuously innovating and expanding their product line, Enjoy Life Foods has become a leader in the category.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Strategic Solutions To Grow Your Brand. Category Management empowers brands to maximize success through data-driven insights and fact-based selling. A comprehensive overview of the advanced tactics and strategies big brands rely on. This guide will level the playing field for your brand by providing actionable insights and strategies to grow sales and profits - what retailers REALLY want! Updated from my submission to the Natural Products Field Manual.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session8

7. Discover winning merchandising strategies that keep your brand competitive and prominent on store shelves. Mat Brogie, of Repsly, discusses the importance of effective merchandising at retail. Effective in-store merchandising, including optimal shelf placement and secondary placements, significantly impacts product visibility and sales. Retail execution is critical for every brands success.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Merchandising Checklist To Grow Sales And Shopper Loyalty. Real shopper loyalty is earned, not found on plastic cards or purchased through promotions. Your brand's real strength is its ability to convert casual customers into loyal brand ambassadors. Learn strategies and tactics to leverage this to grow sustainable sales and profits. Savvy retailers want and need your profitable shoppers. This can unlock incremental opportunities not available to other brands.Get instant access on the show webpage: RetailSolved.com/session7

6. Uncover effective brand strategies to empower and elevate your brand in the marketplace with expert insights. Bill Bishop discusses the evolving retail landscape, emphasizing the importance of personalization and customer relationships in a fragmented market. He highlights the complementary nature of online and in-store shopping experiences, encouraging innovation and customer-centricity for small retailers.

Todays Free Downloadable Guide: Strategic Solutions To Grow Your Brand. Category Management empowers brands to maximize success through data-driven insights and fact-based selling. A comprehensive overview of the advanced tactics and strategies big brands rely on. This guide will level the playing field for your brand by providing actionable insights and strategies to grow sales and profits - what retailers REALLY want! Updated from my submission to the Natural Products Field Manual.Get instant access on the show webpage: retailsolved.com/session6