The steep tariffs on Chinese imports promised by President-elect Donald Trump have some consumer product brands taking preemptive action to move production out of China. As CNN reported Nov. 8, footwear brand Steve Madden CEO Edward Rosenfeld told analysts the company would sharply decrease Chinese production to avoid the risk of tariffs, with the percentage…
5 Best Practices for High-Performing Displays
November 13, 2024Retail display success is the product of many factors. The difference between a display that works and a display that doesn’t, comes down to the smallest details. Your goal, of course, isn’t just a display that “works.” You want a display that succeeds in a way that drives repeat success. You want a high-performing display….
Six Rules for Successful Buyer Negotiations
October 15, 2024Negotiating with a retail buyer can seem like a risky thing to do once you’ve locked in your vendor agreement, but it’s far riskier to agree to requests that add cost or complications in the interest of maintaining your relationship. A well-supported argument against a buyer’s request for more or less product per display, or…
3 Tactics for Successful Negotiations with Retail Buyers
September 18, 2024Getting your products into Costco, Walmart or another major retailer can be an enormous amount of work. By the time you’re sitting across from a buyer talking through your order details, you can find yourself agreeing to changes that bring unnecessary costs and delays. Agreeing to every buyer request, however, is not a profitable strategy….
Join Our Webinar: Managing the Buyer Relationship for Successful Retail Display Programs
August 30, 2024Negotiation Do’s & Don’ts for Maximizing Profits For both established and emerging brands alike, mastering the art of earning and maintaining the trust of your retail buyer is essential for maximizing profits and ensuring the success of retail campaigns. Join Us from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2024 Join us for our…
Retail Display Outlook Q3 2024: Navigating Global Logistics & Supply Chain Challenges
August 2, 2024As we move through the third quarter of 2024, the retail industry faces an array of logistical and supply chain challenges. From fluctuating exchange rates to container shortages and potential labor strikes, brands must be prepared to navigate a complex landscape. Here’s a closer look at the bumps in the road and how to stay…
The Role of Sustainability in a Successful Retail Program
May 31, 2024As a global supplier of custom packaging and retail displays for major brands, TPH Global Solutions® helps brands and retailers like Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart meet their sustainability goals. In recognition of Earth Day’s 2024 theme, “Planet vs. Plastics” TPH President, CEO David Schmidt was interviewed for the newsletter published by Chicago law firm…