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Why Independent Retail Still Wins for Emerging CPG Brands – RetailWit

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While many entrepreneurs dream of their products dancing beneath the fluorescent lights of a national chain, the reality behind those dreams often carries a cost. Hidden among the towering pallets and pristine endcaps are pitfalls that few discuss: slotting fees that siphon margins, chargebacks that gnaw at profits, and a glacial approval process designed less for innovation than for inertia. In contrast, independent retail doesn’t shout. It whi…
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Why Independent Retail Still Wins for Emerging CPG Brands – RetailWit

While many entrepreneurs dream of their products dancing beneath the fluorescent lights of a national chain, the reality behind those dreams often carries a cost. Hidden among the towering pallets and pristine endcaps are pitfalls that few discuss: slotting fees that siphon margins, chargebacks that gnaw at profits, and a glacial approval process designed less for innovation than for inertia. In contrast, independent retail doesn’t shout. It whi…

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Canadian retail faces Americanization challenge: Opportunity for growth in independent brands

“The Americanization of Canadian retail has had limited success." - George Minakakis The post Canadian retail faces Americanization challenge: Opportunity for growth in independent brands appeared first on Retail Insider.

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RETAIL INSIDER broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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