Spoiler Alert Blog | Food Waste

3 Truths about excess inventory in the CPG industry

3 Truths about excess inventory in the CPG industry

Emily MalinaDec 16, 2021

At Spoiler Alert, we focus on waste that happens in the messy middle of the supply chain. Every day we work with brands and manufacturers with excess inventory in their distribution centers, and with...

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8 Tips for building relationships with food closeout liquidators & retailers

8 Tips for building relationships with food closeout liquidators & retailers

Spoiler AlertDec 9, 2021

Food closeout liquidators and discount retailers are two of the biggest players in managing distressed, obsolete or slow-moving inventory. We’ve written before about how leveraging closeout resellers...

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Topics: liquidation, discount retail

Getting a handle on your Thanksgiving food waste

Getting a handle on your Thanksgiving food waste

Spoiler AlertNov 23, 2021

For many, Thanksgiving is a top-tier holiday. It’s a time to gather with family and friends, celebrate the things that are important to us, and, of course, eat. A lot. Unfortunately, that also means...

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Topics: sustainability

Slow-moving, obsolete and short-dated inventory – what’s the difference?

Slow-moving, obsolete and short-dated inventory – what’s the difference?

Spoiler AlertNov 4, 2021

The business of unsold inventory can be confusing enough. But add to that the variety of terms and definitions that organizations use, and you’ve got a recipe for miscommunication. Knowing how to...

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Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain

What is a closeout specialist (and do you need one)?

What is a closeout specialist (and do you need one)?

Spoiler AlertOct 20, 2021

One of the toughest things about closeout sales in the CPG space can often be simply figuring out whose responsibility it is. Where in an organization the job sits, whether it’s a dedicated role, and...

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Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory

Discount Retailer Spotlight: Bargain Barn

Discount Retailer Spotlight: Bargain Barn

Spoiler AlertApr 1, 2021

Spoiler Alert’s Discount Retail Spotlight Series highlights outlets across the United States that partner with Spoiler Alert clients to purchase excess inventory. Discount retailers are critical...

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Topics: liquidation, discount retail, Customer Spotlights

Discount Retailer Spotlight Series: Brandie Miller, Misfits Market

Discount Retailer Spotlight Series: Brandie Miller, Misfits Market

Spoiler AlertJan 29, 2021

Spoiler Alert’s Discount Retailer Spotlight Series shares expert knowledge from seasoned food buyers at discount retailers across the United States. These individuals are critical partners for many...

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Topics: liquidation, discount retail, Customer Spotlights

Discount Retailer Spotlight Series: Paige Klaver, Natural Choice Foods

Discount Retailer Spotlight Series: Paige Klaver, Natural Choice Foods

Spoiler AlertDec 14, 2020

Spoiler Alert’s Discount Retailer Spotlight Series shares expert knowledge from seasoned food buyers at discount retailers across the United States. These individuals are critical partners for many...

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Topics: liquidation, discount retail, Customer Spotlights

Introducing our Discount Retailer Spotlight Series

Introducing our Discount Retailer Spotlight Series

Spoiler AlertDec 10, 2020

This winter, we are launching a new series of blog posts focused on the discount retailers that serve as critical partners of food manufacturers and distributors across the country. Our goal with...

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Topics: liquidation, discount retail

Where, when & how to leverage closeout resellers

Where, when & how to leverage closeout resellers

Spoiler AlertSep 21, 2020

The spectrum of outlets that purchase surplus food inventory on the secondary market is vast and fragmented. As a result, it can be overwhelming for food brands to figure out who are the “right”...

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Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, discount retail, food brand