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6 Insights into liquidation and automation

6 Insights into liquidation and automation

Spoiler AlertSep 22, 2022

While many industries continue to implement digital tools and automation in their supply chain, liquidation processes remain largely outdated and manual process. It’s essential for CPG manufacturers...

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Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

An introduction to closeout buyers

An introduction to closeout buyers

Spoiler AlertSep 13, 2022

Having a robust liquidation program not only helps reduce waste which benefits the environment, but can also have a significant impact on your company’s financials. By moving excess inventory...

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Topics: liquidation, unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods

7 Learnings from Spoiler Alert’s webinar with Johnsonville and Natural Choice Foods

Spoiler AlertAug 2, 2022

Liquidation is a great strategy for suppliers to get rid of excess inventory or stock and for buyers to purchase inventory at a discount. However, it’s important that both parties understand what...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain, discount retail

Integrating liquidation efforts into your ESG plan

Integrating liquidation efforts into your ESG plan

Spoiler AlertJul 6, 2022

When you're in a business, your inventory is one of your key assets. You want to make sure that you're using it effectively and that it's generating as much profit as possible for your company. But...

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Topics: liquidation, sustainability, donation, discount retail

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

How to manage SLOB inventory from a CPG rebrand

Spoiler AlertJun 28, 2022

Rebranding is common in the CPG industry because companies want to keep their products current, modern, and relevant to consumers. However, this also means they sometimes end up with obsolete...

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Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Product seasonality: preparing for 4th of July excess inventory

Spoiler AlertJun 2, 2022

Memorial Day Weekend has passed, marking the beginning of the summer season for many people. In the world of consumer packaged goods, this means a bigger emphasis on summer-related products, such as...

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Topics: unsold inventory, supply chain, discount retail

5 trends in the grocery and food industry

5 trends in the grocery and food industry

Spoiler AlertMay 26, 2022

With inflation, the pandemic, supply chain shortages, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more impacting the food supply chain, it's critical to understand what is trending in the industry in order...

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Topics: supply chain, discount retail

Why the mission of discount grocery is more important than ever

Why the mission of discount grocery is more important than ever

Spoiler AlertApr 21, 2022

The current economic climate, coupled with continuing recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, have reshaped the way that consumers are buying their food. At the center of this are conversations about...

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Topics: discount retail

How grocery inflation is impacting the discount marketplace

How grocery inflation is impacting the discount marketplace

Spoiler AlertFeb 25, 2022

Businesses and consumers alike are feeling the impacts of inflation, and food is near the top of the list. With historic inflation rates, every stage of the grocery supply chain is seeing price...

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Topics: discount retail

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