Category Leadership

Retailers can’t possibly be experts in every category and item they sell.  Savvy retailers value and appreciate brands that help them grow category sales, increase shopper foot traffic, and compete more effectively in any market and in any economy.  Don’t jeopardize your future by blindly placing it in the hands of your competition.

12 06, 2016

Natural organic products are fueling growth in center store

By |2025-09-02T18:39:59-06:00June 12th, 2016|Category Leadership|

Natural organic products are breathing renewed life into center store. They're driving sustainable sales in almost every category as consumers continue to look for healthier alternatives throughout the entire store. The notion that center store should be avoided due to all of the preservatives, artificial colors, chemicals and hard to pronounce additives is no [...]

20 01, 2016

8 Steps To Mastering True Category Management

By |2025-09-02T18:37:46-06:00January 20th, 2016|Category Leadership|

True category management is the great equalizer between small brands and their more sophisticated competitors. Mastering these skills will give your brand a significant sustainable competitive advantage. Aligning your process with retailers' category management strategy will help you stand out in their eyes and establish you as a true partner and potentially, the category captain. Category [...]

1 12, 2015

Natural products sales trends and how to capitalize on them

By |2025-09-02T18:36:24-06:00December 1st, 2015|Category Leadership|

December 1, 2015,  By Daniel Lohman, CPSA Progressive Grocer - 2016 Category Management Handbook p20-21 Natural product sales continue to dramatically outpace their conventional (mainstream) counterparts. This is true in most every channel and every category. Americans today are focused on and constantly looking for healthier solutions to improve their lives. The old adage [...]

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