In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, produced in partnership with Leaders of Trade, retail expert Jaap Van Vreden shares how connecting category management, private label, and procurement can turn operational silos into engines of growth.

Key topics discussed:

The biggest growth challenges facing retailers today

Why integrating category management, private label, and procurement matters

The hidden costs of staying siloed

How private label innovation builds loyalty and differentiation

Rethinking procurement as a growth driver, not a cost center

Staying agile amid supply chain disruption

What strong retailer–supplier partnerships look like today

The role of technology and data in future-ready retail strategy

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