AI automation in sales and operations

Direct Store Delivery (DSD): What It Is and How to Make It Work for You

Direct Store Delivery—often called DSD—is used across industries, but it’s especially popular with food, beverage, and other high-velocity consumer...

How Griffin Spolansky Got Mezcla into Its First 100 Doors

Mezcla makes protein bars with unique flavors. After raising $4M in Series A, Mezcla has been on a rocket ship but the early days weren't that easy....

Edible Bets on the $28B Hemp Market—Here’s What That Means for CPG Ops

Edible Arrangements launched Edibles.com. How will they manage sales?

The New Tech Stack for Retail Ops

The right tech stack not only streamlines workflows and provides data-driven insights to improve decision-making. Here’s the must-have tools for...

Is Whole Foods Being Replaced by Sprouts?

With 440 stores across 24 states and plans to open at least 35 more in 2025, Sprouts is positioning itself as a major competitor to Whole Foods.

Choosing the Right ERP: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Sales Operation

Selecting the right ERP is critical to organizational success. Find out what you should prioritize when looking for an ERP.

How Tariffs Are Shifting the Beverage Industry

How are nearly 10,000 craft breweries handling tariffs on aluminum and steel?

The Make-or-Break Factor: Why In-Store Merchandising Matters

Maximize sales with smart merchandising—over 80% of purchase decisions happen in-store.

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Will Strawberries Be the Next Egg-Flation?

The price of strawberries could be in for a steep climb, thanks to a one-two punch of economic policy and agricultural disease.

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How S&OP Helps CPG Brands Thrive

Nearly 25% of CPG companies don't use S&OP (sales and operations planning) but it can be the glue that holds all processes together.