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Building a Successful Retail Pitch: 5 Essential Data Points to Include When Pitching to Retailers

You know your product better than anyone else, but retailers want to see data that proves you’re acting on quantifiable results, not just a hunch. From positioning to points of differentiation, SPINS data can help you build a persuasive pitch that gets your products on more shelves using these 5 essential data points.

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The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker sets out to outline why the power of flavor has taken control of not only shoppers purchasing behavior, but their minds as well. Flavor technology has become extraordinarily potent, and consumers have fallen for it.

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How to Identify Voids and Improve Store Distribution with Store Level Data

Jim Koppenhaver is the Director of Enterprise Solutions and Product Manager for SPINS Store-Level Data. In our first installment of … Read more How to Identify Voids and Improve Store Distribution with Store Level Data

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How to Use Product Velocity to Expand Retailers and Improve Store Footprint

Pay Attention to Product Velocity Getting your products in stores is half the battle of reaching your audience but your work is … Read more How to Use Product Velocity to Expand Retailers and Improve Store Footprint

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How to Enter New Markets and Improve Product Development With Store Level Data

Jim Koppenhaver is the Director of Enterprise Solutions and Product Manager for SPINS Store-Level Data. In our third installment of … Read more How to Enter New Markets and Improve Product Development With Store Level Data

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Prepare for Product Launch: 4 Ways Store Level Data Helps You Launch New Products Successfully

Jim Koppenhaver is the Director of Enterprise Solutions and Product Manager for SPINS Store-Level Data. In our fourth installment of … Read more Prepare for Product Launch: 4 Ways Store Level Data Helps You Launch New Products Successfully

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Assess In-Store Promotions: How to Measure Promotional Effectiveness

Jim Koppenhaver is the Director of Enterprise Solutions and Product Manager for SPINS Store-Level Data. In our fifth installment of … Read more Assess In-Store Promotions: How to Measure Promotional Effectiveness

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Grading In-Store Sales Agent Performance: How to Use Store Level Data to Measure Your Sales Team’s Effectiveness

Jim Koppenhaver is the Director of Enterprise Solutions and Product Manager for SPINS Store-Level Data. In our sixth installment of … Read more Grading In-Store Sales Agent Performance: How to Use Store Level Data to Measure Your Sales Team’s Effectiveness