INSIGHTS

marketing
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Why Retailers Should Audit Past Campaigns Before Planning Ahead

Key Takeaways: Retail marketers should audit the last four quarters of campaign data, covering spend, conversion, gross margin…

November 6
marketing
FRANCHISE Marketing Branding Retail

Franchise Marketing Tips From Business Leaders

Key Takeaways: Franchise marketing combines franchisee-led storytelling, local community involvement and consistent brand standards. Short-form video (30 seconds…

November 6
pricing strategies
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What Businesses Can Learn From Holiday Deals for Budget-Conscious Shoppers

Key Takeaways: Retailers like Target, Walmart and Costco have shifted to extended, rolling holiday promotions that give budget-conscious…

November 6

ASD MarketBrief
inventory planning and management small business
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How Small Businesses Can Simplify Supply Inventory Management

Key Takeaways: Small businesses simplify inventory management by centralizing stock data, tracking, and replenishment into one system. ABC…

November 2
retail business
Retail Store Supermarket Manager

Why Retail Leaders Need to Spend More Time on the Frontline

Key Takeaways: Retail leaders who rely on reports over store visits miss critical gaps in operations, inventory and…

November 2
brand strategy holidays
Portrait of two women wearing aprons packing Christmas presents to boxes in gift store

How Retailers Are Rethinking Holiday Hiring in 2026

Key Takeaways: Retailers are shifting 2026 holiday hiring toward fulfillment, BOPIS, delivery and returns roles, with NRF projecting…

November 2
retail strategy small retailers
grocery store manager training new male employee.

The Case for Structured Employee Training in Small Retail

Key Takeaways: Small retailers lose time and money when new hires lack structured onboarding; effective training reduces mistakes,…

October 23
marketing pricing strategies
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Why Smarter Pricing Beats Across-the-Board Markups

Key Takeaways: Blanket markups on janitorial and sanitary supply price increases erode margins and risk losing accounts; account-level…

October 23
brand strategy retail
Supermarket Aisles

Retail Store Layout Strategy That Drives Sales

Key Takeaways: Store layout shapes shopper behavior through decompression zones, right-hand traffic flow, perimeter staple placement and end…

October 23
ASD MarketBrief
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