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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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Boost your Promotion Strategy with Trade Promotion Optimization

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies allocate a substantial portion of their revenue, often between 11% and 27%, to promotional campaigns. While this level of investment presents huge growth potential, it also brings considerable risk when trade promotions are not strategically managed or opti...
Shiva Kumar Shah
May 13, 2025
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