The North American Retail Connection for GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS Selecteer een taal▼ BLOG QUICK TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PACKAGE DESIGN Posted on December 16, 2011 by Bob Kollet Of the thousands of new products introduced by consumer packaged goods companies every year, most fail. Focusing primarily on pricing, marketing communication, strategy, and promotional activities, little or no attention is given to the role that packaging plays in a product’s success or failure. Read more » Posted in Blog, Current Topics, Packaging Tagged big box retailers, consumer packaging, educational, global manufacturers, marketing commuication, packaging design SELLING THE BIG BOX RETAILERS IN TODAY’S ECONOMY Posted on December 9, 2011 by Andy Gaeta Selling to North American big box retailers comes down to one word, PRICE! Cost of goods price, retail price, etc. – whatever the case is, it will continue to be price that dives sourcing and price that drives retail sales value to consumers for many years to come! Since the financial debacle (or “correction” depending […] Read more » Posted in Blog, Current Topics Tagged big box retailers, China, educational, financial markets, global manufacturers, global trade, line reviews, north american retail, suppliers MANEUVERING THE PRODUCT ON-BOARDING MAZE WITH RETAILERS Posted on December 2, 2011 by Priti Mathur Many suppliers think that once a buyer wants their goods, the hard part is over. Unfortunately, this short sighted thinking causes long term problems for the company. Sales is only the first step in the process to place goods. Retailers have a complex hierarchy of onboarding systems that encompass everything from insurance and transportation to […] Read more » Posted in Blog, Current Topics Tagged big box retailers, EDI, educational, global manufacturers, north american retail, onboarding, suppliers, transportation and logistics MORE TIME FOR FUN WITH “FRUSTRATION FREE” PACKAGING Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin Amazon revolutionized the on-line shopping experience and it looks like they might just do the same for sustainable packaging. The company calls it “Frustration Free Packaging” and the name says it all…but so does this short video on the company’s website. By dramatically reducing the packaging of the product, Amazon reduces waste, lowers shipping costs […] Read more » Posted in Current Topics, Packaging, Sustainability Tagged Amazon, customers, frustration free, savings, shipping, sustainable packaging COUNTING CARBON WITH THE CDP Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin “So…what’s your carbon footprint?” If you are an international manufacturer that can’t answer this question, its time to start figuring out how to get this information. That’s because the international companies that purchase your products and services are measuring and disclosing their greenhouse gas emissions and they are about to ask you to do the […] Read more » Posted in Current Topics, Energy & Climate, Sustainability Tagged carbon, greenhouse gas emissions, reporting, strategy, supply chain, Walmart, water HOME WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO RETAIL NETWORK INDUSTRY NEWS SUSTAINABILITY CONTACT US United States 508-955-9339 International 001-508-955-9339 CATEGORIES Blog Current Topics Energy & Climate Featured Packaging Products Sustainability RECENT POSTS Joubert 1Pk 1″ x 16′ Easy Ratchet Joubert Canopy Tarps Joubert 12 Piece Bungee Assortment Joubert Adjustable 2 Pack Bungees Joubert 48” 4 pack bungees © 2008 - 2017. International Trade Group, 28 Tilton Farm Road, Chilmark, MA 02535. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Web design by Jaroop Linked In Twitter Facebook RSS