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Key CPG industry trends shaping the 2022 holiday season

Key CPG industry trends shaping the 2022 holiday season

Spoiler AlertDec 20, 2022

The holidays are upon us and shoppers and companies alike are smack in the middle of the busiest time of the year. While the holiday season is a time of great joy and excitement, it can also be...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain

5 Ways digitizing closeouts reduces loss

5 Ways digitizing closeouts reduces loss

Spoiler AlertDec 6, 2022

Excess inventory is inescapable. It’s a fact of the CPG supply chain life and will always be around as long aswe continue to operate in a linear economy system. 

So why do companies lose money on...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain

6 Excess inventory statistics you should know

6 Excess inventory statistics you should know

Spoiler AlertNov 22, 2022

Discount sales often get pushed to the side, and very few actually dig into the numbers to determine the value of secondary sales. In truth, there’s a wealth of data available on discounts that can...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain

5 Discounting roadblocks and how to avoid them

5 Discounting roadblocks and how to avoid them

Spoiler AlertNov 8, 2022

In a perfect world, we’d imagine that the products we create go directly from the manufacturer to the retailer and eventually end up being purchased and used by the consumer. What’s easily forgotten...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain

Managing excess inventory during the Halloween season

Managing excess inventory during the Halloween season

Spoiler AlertOct 11, 2022

Halloween is the time for ghosts and goblins, witches and werewolves. It’s also an extremely important season for retailers and manufacturers of seasonal goods, including candy and snacks. How well...

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Topics: liquidation, supply chain

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continue to implement digital tools and automation in their supply chain, liquidation processes remain largely outdated and manual process.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

Key data requirements to implement a digital liquidation platform

Key data requirements to implement a digital liquidation platform

Spoiler AlertJun 21, 2022

The unique needs of liquidation tools

The phrase “garbage in, garbage out” haunts the dreams of implementation teams everywhere. Data is such a crucial piece of any modern software platform that it...

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Topics: liquidation