Little Spoon to Whole Foods: You're the Best Thing That Never Happened To Me

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These founders say losing a major deal was the best thing that happened to their startup.  Little Spoon intended to use its placement in Whole Foods to grow its baby food business. That didn’t work out as planned.  The thinking was:  Launch in Whole Foods, then pitch that success to other retailers.

But then, when the brand's CEO bumped into the global Whole Foods buyer, everything changed. Restricted access.

What DTC Brands and Retailers Need to Know to Stay Ahead

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With discussions heating up around new tariffs on imports—particularly from China—U.S. brands face a critical question:  how to adapt supply chains without squeezing margins or raising prices in ways that disrupt customer loyalty.  We covered part of the solution, for example, with "Is Manufacturing in Cambodia a Good Alternative to China?" 

Tariffs may seem like a blunt policy tool, but their impact on everything from sourcing to pricing strategy can be complex, significant, and lasting.

Who decides on tariffs?  What will be the potential impact on supply chains and costs?  How do you mitigate the impact?  Find out more on how to adapt for long-term resilience.

Post Christmas: The Sales Will Follow

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With the current economic climate and biting inflation, shoppers worldwide desperately seek the slashed prices and mass discounts offered in the infamous after-holiday and January sales.

Given the exponential growth of internet traffic within the e-commerce space, retailers should expect sales to skyrocket during the busy sales season.

Sounds like a good time to prioritize customer experience capabilities.