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Why Do Trade Promotions Fail at the Retail Level?

A promotion can look perfect on paper: the discount is attractive, the retailer agrees, the sales target is ambitious, and the campaign goes live. Then something happens between the plan and the shelf. The price never gets updated. The display never shows up. The promoted SKU runs out of stock...
Susmita Rajbanshi
September 23, 2026
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Modern Trade vs General Trade: Which Channel Delivers Better ROI for FMCG Brands

The FMCG industry is one of the most competitive sectors, where success depends on reaching customers through the right sales channels. Whether selling food, beverages, personal care, or household products, a brand’s distribution strategy directly impacts revenue, profitability, and long-te...
Rahul Dev
June 28, 2026
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Trade Promotions Are Costing You Money. Here's How to Stop the Bleeding

You launched a Buy 2 Get 1 scheme last quarter. Sales jumped. Distributors ordered more stock. Retailers seemed happy. But when the numbers came in at the end of the month, something didn't add up. Revenue was up, yet margins were thinner than ever. The promotion that was supposed to boost gr...
Susmita Rajbanshi
June 25, 2026
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How Cross Promotion in Retail Drives Sales and Visibility?

In a retail environment packed with competing products and promotional noise, brands are constantly seeking fresh ways to stand out. One powerful and often underused tactic is cross-promotion in retail—a strategic partnership between two non-competing brands to co-market products and boost ...
Shiva Kumar Shah
May 14, 2025
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