Slotting Fees: When the Shelf Pays You Back
A 220-store placement costs $68,728 before the first jar scans. The payback math by velocity, and the week the category review lands on top of it.
Retail Readiness Scorecard: Most Brands Discover They Aren't Ready After the Buyer Says Yes
The hard part is the 90 days after the buyer says yes. A retail readiness scorecard finds the operational gaps before the placement becomes a loss.
Whole Foods Supplier Data Requirements Span Two Systems, Not One
Whole Foods supplier data requirements split between WFM buyer approval and UNFI item setup. EDI and item data pace the launch timeline.