If you are an up-and-coming CPG brand that has secured a deal with UNFI, congratulations! Working with a nationwide distributor can open many doors previously inaccessible to your brand and land you a lot of shelf space. For those of you that do not know, UNFI is a wholesale food distributor. This means […]
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8 Mistakes Food and Beverage Brands Make as They Move to Retail
This article was originally published in FoodDive. While many small brands often start out in a direct-to-consumer model, getting into retail is, much of the time, the end goal and the big leap these companies intend to make. And when the doors to Walmart and Target swing open, it’s certainly an exciting opportunity. But that […]
Read MoreFurniture Manufacturers: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries
Did you know…? The furniture industry is estimated to reach a global value of $729.7 Billion in 2023. The furniture market includes movable commodities like couches, chairs, tables, beds and bed frames, dressers, etc. Unmovable item such as sinks and faucets are excluded as well as tableware, cutlery, and other small household objects. Top […]
Read MoreBeauty Brands: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries
Did you know…? The beauty industry is projected to generate $571.1 billion in revenue worldwide in 2023. L’Oréal, Unilever, and Estée Lauder are the top beauty brands by sales. Skincare is the dominant segment of the beauty industry with 42% of the market share. With constant product launches following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading companies […]
Read MoreShipping to Aldi
Scored a purchased order (PO) from Aldi? Congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how the heck you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer. Don’t worry. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about shipping to […]
Read MoreShipping to Amazon: Everything Sellers Should Know
Shipping to Amazon? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve broken down what working with Amazon looks like for both first-party and third-party sellers (more info below) and how sellers can most effectively optimize their Amazon supply chain, and in turn, profitability with Amazon overall. Are You a 1P or 3P Amazon Seller? It is almost […]
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Food Shipping Solutions: Zipline Logistics Announced as New Transportation Partner of Specialty Food Association
SFA member organizations gain access to unique benefits and shipping discounts through newly formed partnership with specialized 3PL, Zipline Logistics COLUMBUS, OHIO – Zipline Logistics announced today that it is now the official shipping partner for The Specialty Food Association (SFA). The partnership offers SFA members access to Zipline Logistics’ nationwide network of 25,000 food-grade […]
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Top 7 Issues in Beverage Transportation
Though it might seem straightforward at first glance, beverage transportation can be a tricky process. Getting your new drink or functional beverage on the shelf is no simple task. And while every business sector comes with its own set of transportation issues, there are a few concerns that are unique to the beverage industry. As […]
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Establishing Minimum Order Quantities Adds Up to Big Supply Chain Savings
There is plenty to consider when analyzing a transportation operation. Among the seemingly endless details that go into making a logistics decision, there is an important and often under-analyzed detail — how a carrier’s minimum charge can work in concert with retail minimum orders to maximize supply chain savings. Though minimum order quantity and minimum […]
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Research: Retail Buyers Spotlight Practical Ways Brands Can Stand Out
Methodology: Zipline Logistics included 300+ retail buyers in our research efforts, with only a handful willing to be directly tied to the findings. We plan to continue this research throughout the year. Stay tuned for more information. Competition for grocery and retail shelf space is at an all-time high as new consumer products hit the […]
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Leveraging Logistics to Unlock Profit – Specialty Food Association
Logistics is a rapidly changing and complex industry. This is particularly true for grocery and retail transportation. Retailers are tightening demands on vendors so they can have well-stocked shelves and retain customers, keeping them from turning to online alternatives. While e-commerce is booming, only 3% of grocery shopping is currently done online. There is still […]
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The Truth About Collect Shipping and Retail Compliance
Retail compliance is a topic of national interest and debate. What is the best way to manage tight supplier shipping requirements? A common misconception in the CPG industry is that it’s always a better choice to let a retailer handle pickup and delivery of product. The misconception is based on the idea that when big […]
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