The Crisp Blog

We have seen the term “the cloud” and read about cloud computing for years now. We’ve shared files, showcased our lives through apps on our phones, and even seen a doctor virtually, all enabled by the cloud. But what does the cloud mean for the retail world, and more specifically, our work at CPG brands?

Crisp Product Manager Jordon White explains how velocity drives a smart retail strategy, and the analysis CPG brands should master to stand out to buyers.

Prior to becoming a Sales Engineer at Crisp, I was a Category Manager at Schwan’s and a Vendor Performance Manager at Target, where I gained a valuable perspective on the role of category management in helping both brands and retailers succeed. Here, I’ll break down the role of Category Captain and share how brands of...

Crisp has joined the NielsenIQ Connect Partner Network to empower food and beverage brands with enhanced market data access and usability.

Line reviews come in many shapes and sizes. Whether your merchant is reviewing product mix and performance for a modular reset in their brick-and-mortar stores, or analyzing product placements on their online shelves, they rely on their suppliers to build strong category strategies. While process and timing might vary by the retail customer, you can...

No one wants to pull a product because it’s been underperforming, but sometimes it has to be done. 

If you’re following the food industry, you’ve probably seen your share of predictions and trends for 2021. It’s a year we’re all eager to understand, as COVID-19 has brought both temporary disruptions and long-term transformation to the retail market. But as a growing food brand, what does the 2021 outlook actually mean for your business?...

Trade shows have always been an important way for growing food and beverage brands to network with retail buyers. But due to the pandemic, this year’s events have moved into the virtual realm. The Specialty Food Association kicks off Specialty Food LIVE! on January 19th in lieu of the Fancy Food Show, and NRF 2021...

Good news for sales leaders: New tools are emerging that put the power to analyze and share data in your hands. Now you can pull reports from multiple sources inside and outside of your company, link them together, and get insights quickly. These tools also make it easy to slice and dice data into a...

For small and medium-sized food producers, POS is the holy grail of metrics. After all, no sales — no business. But what are you missing when all your analysis time is spent diving into POS numbers?