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Supplier Strategy

22
Apr
Know Where You Fit: Selling Into a $150 Billion Retailer Without Overcomplicating It

Know Where You Fit: Selling Into a $150 Billion Retailer Without Overcomplicating It

Kroger's new CEO is signaling a back-to-basics operating philosophy. Here's what that means for how your brand earns and keeps shelf space.
3 min read
17
Apr
When Your Retailer Is Also Your Competitor's Investor

When Your Retailer Is Also Your Competitor's Investor

Kroger holds a financial stake in brands that compete directly with yours. Here's what the MPearlRock partnership means for CPG suppliers working the Kroger business.
5 min read
11
Apr
When Category Managers Become the Vendor

When Category Managers Become the Vendor

When Kroger Category Managers move to the supplier side, the dynamics of every conversation change. Here's what that shift means for how you show up at the table.
9 min read
11
Apr
What the McCormick-Unilever Mega-Merger Means for the Kroger Shelf

What the McCormick-Unilever Mega-Merger Means for the Kroger Shelf

The McCormick-Unilever flavor deal is one of the biggest CPG moves in years. Here's what it means for brands competing for space in Kroger's flavor and condiment aisles.
8 min read