Viewpoints about 'Retail'

Q&A: The Art and Science of Selecting the Right PLM for Your Organization – Part 2

May 20th, 2013 | by Vipin Goyal and Sergio Martinez

When taking the time to consider which PLM solution is right for your organization, retailers must consider the impact of implementation. Just as solutions vary by industry (see Part 1 of this series), your implementation plan must also be specific to the needs of your business and your seasonal calendar. Be sure you understand these challenges when selecting your solution and planning your implementation road map. Read More

Topics: fashion, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Manufacturing, hardlines, Mallory Engler, PLM, PLM Implementation, PLM Selection, PLM Strategy, Product Development, Retail, Retail Footwear Apparel, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Sergio Martinez, Strategy, Vipin Goyal

Q&A: The Art and Science of Selecting the Right PLM for Your Organization – Part 1

May 9th, 2013 | by Vipin Goyal and Sergio Martinez

In today’s slow-growth consumer spending environment, companies must take market share in order to grow. Winning organizations differentiate by bringing stronger brands and better merchandise to market faster and cheaper with help from a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Whether you’re a fashion, food or hardlines retailer or manufacturer, PLM success depends on asking the right questions to select a solution that best fits your company’s unique requirements. Read More

Topics: fashion, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Manufacturing, hardlines, Mallory Engler, PLM, PLM Selection, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail, Retail Footwear Apparel, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Sergio Martinez, Vipin Goyal

Store Brand Topic Roundup from the Innovation and Marketing Summit

March 7th, 2013 | by Steve Riordan

Retailers are currently focusing on how to grow their store brand (private label) business as a strategic imperative. Kalypso's Steve Riordan shares his key takeaways from the 2013 Innovation and Marketing Summit. Read More

Topics: innovation, Mallory Engler, Own Brands, Own Label, Private Brands, Private Label, Private Label Retail, Retail, Steve Riordan, Store Brands

The Liberation of Design in Retail Markets

Leveraging Innovation to Bring the Best Design Ideas to Market

February 25th, 2013 | by Steve Riordan and Mallory Engler

In retail, the responsibility, authority and capability to design apparel, footwear and accessories has begun a rapid shift from a relatively small number of revered design gods and goddesses to the broader masses. To compete, retailers can use the liberation of design as an opportunity to innovate and improve their merchandise and product development processes, and to ensure they are bringing the best design ideas to market. Read More

Topics: Innovation, Mallory Engler, Product Development, Retail, Retail Footwear Apparel, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Steve Riordan

Top 7 Dos & Don’ts in Unique Store Brand Retail

February 8th, 2013 | by Steve Riordan

Today's retailers win by developing differentiated and innovative unique store brands. This eBook offers seven dos and don'ts for developing a unique store brand program that reaps the benefits of superior category sales, consumer loyalty and brand equity.  Read More

Topics: Brand Management, Category Management, Consumer Loyalty, ebook, Gale Fogg, Innovation, Kalypso Retail Practice, Own Brands, Own Label, Private Brands, Private Label, Private Label Retail, Retail, Retail Innovation, Retailer Brands, Retailers, Steve Riordan, Store Brands, Unique Store Brands

Apparel Manufacturing Outsourcing: Product Innovation Opportunities

October 29th, 2012 | by Vipin Goyal

In my previous blog, I talked about how outsourcing has negatively impacted US apparel manufacturers. But interestingly, this same trend can benefit the US clothing design industry, potentially improving new product innovation by allowing for increased investment in design and development, and a stronger focus on ideation. Read More

Topics: Apparel, Footwear, Innovation, PLM, Product Development, Retail, Vipin Goyal

Apparel Manufacturing Outsourcing: Trends and Opportunities in the US

October 16th, 2012 | by Vipin Goyal

Increasing globalization and a turbulent economy have sent manufacturing overseas for many industries. US companies have been hit hard by this trend, outsourcing to help stay competitive and profitable. The US apparel industry is strongly affected, but there are opportunities for local and national manufacturers to fill some untapped needs. Read More

Topics: Apparel, PLM, Product Development, Retail, Vipin Goyal

Are You Ready for New Food Safety Regulatory Requirements? Webcast Replay

April 4th, 2012 | by Fred Brown

Every year, regulations challenge private label retail and food manufacturers to ensure that their products and manufacturing processes are still in compliance. What are the new regulations being implemented in 2012 that can affect your organization’s ability to be compliant? Is your organization prepared for these upcoming changes, and how will you manage them? Read More

Topics: Agile PLM, Agile PLM Consulting, Agile PLM for Process, Consumer Goods, F&B, FDA, FDA Regulations, Food & Beverage, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Industry Events, Food Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing, Food Recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Regulations, Food Safety Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety Regulatory Requirements, Fred Brown, Kroger, Oracle, Oracle Agile, Oracle Agile PLM, Oracle PLM for Process, PLM, PLM for Process, Private Brands, Private Label, Private Label Retail, Retail, Retailers

Are You Ready for New Food Safety Regulatory Requirements? Webcast Transcript Highlights

March 16th, 2012 | by Kasey Durbin

On March 15, Kalypso hosted a webcast with Kroger and Oracle on how new regulations from the FDA continue to affect the way retailers and food manufacturing organizations address food safety. Stay tuned to watch the webcast on demand, but in the meantime check out the highlights in this Twitter-based transcript. Read More

Topics: Agile PLM, Agile PLM Consulting, Agile PLM for Process, Consumer Goods, F&B, FDA, FDA Regulations, Food & Beverage, Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage PLM, Food Industry Events, Food Manufacturers, Food Manufacturing, Food Recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Regulations, Food Safety Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety Regulatory Requirements, Fred Brown, Kroger, Oracle, Oracle Agile, Oracle Agile PLM, Oracle PLM for Process, PLM, PLM for Process, Private Brands, Private Label, Private Label Retail, Retail, Retailers

Collaboration and Innovation in CPG and Retail

August 17th, 2011 | by Helayne Angelus and Jenna Dudevoir

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers are gaining an increase in sales and profits by working together. To better understand the impact of collaborative innovation in CPG and retail, Kalypso collaborated with the Network of Executive Women (NEW) to conduct a survey with their executive membership base. This eBook reveals the results. Read More

Topics: Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Goods, Consumer Goods Solutions, Consumer Packaged Goods, CPG, CPG Innovation, ebook, Innovation, Network of Executive Women, Retail, Retail Innovation, Retailers

Winning with Collaborative Innovation: Transforming the Manufacturer-Retailer Partnership

October 19th, 2010 | by Mike Friedman and Helayne Angelus

This panel recording from the 2010 Argyle Retail & Consumer Products Forum explores leading practices for developing a successful collaborative partnership while addressing common challenges and barriers between manufacturers and retailers. Read More

Topics: Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer, Consumer Goods, Consumer Products, CPG, Helayne Angelus, Innovation, Innovation Culture, Innovation Leadership, Innovation Strategy, Innovation Teams, Manufacturers, Manufacturing, Mike Friedman, Podcast, Retail, Retailers

Forget Cooperation, Let’s Talk Collaboration

Beverage Spectrum

May 27th, 2010 | by Mike Friedman and Helayne Angelus | 2 comments

This Beverage Spectrum article by Debbie Wildrick interviews Kalypso's Mike Friedman and Helayne Angelus on collaborative innovation in the beverage market. Read More

Topics: Article, Coca Cola, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, F&B, Food and Beverage, Food Manufacturing, Helayne Angelus, Manufacturing, Mike Friedman, Private Brands, Private Label, Retail, Retailers

FMI 2010

Collaborative Innovation for Private Brands

May 5th, 2010 | by Jenna Dudevoir

Attending Food Marketing Institute's FMI 2010 next week in Las Vegas? Catch George Young's presentation in the Private Brands pavilion on Tuesday, May 11 at 8AM on implementing a collaborative innovation strategy for private brands. Read More

Topics: Blog, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Goods, Consumer Products, CPG, F&B, FMI, Food and Beverage, Food Manufacturing, George Young, Innovation, Private Brands, Retail, Retailers

Collaborative Innovation: How to Partner For Profit With Retailers

March 2010 Food Manufacturing column

March 15th, 2010 | by George Young

This March 2010 Food Manufacturing column examines four actionable steps food and beverage manufacturers can take to implement a successful collaborative innovation strategy with retailers. Read More

Topics: Article, Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Goods, Consumer Insights, Consumer Products, F&B, Food and Beverage, Food Manufacturing, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Joint Business Planning, Open Innovation, Organizational Alignment, Retail, Retailers

The Private Brand Revolution: The Manufacturers’ Playbook to Drive Brand Demand

February 17th, 2010 | by George Young

As retailers continue expanding their private brand strategies, here are five strategies food and beverage manufacturers should consider adding to their playbooks to drive demand for their brands. Read More

Topics: Article, Brand Strategies, Collaborative Innovation, Disruptive Innovation, F&B, Food and Beverage, George Young, Innovation, Manufacturing, Own Label, Pricing, Private Brands, Private Label, Retail, Retailers, Value, Value Management

Before You Partner With Others, Get Your Own House In Order

January 26th, 2010 | by Mick Broekhof

Many CPG companies are jumping into the hot field of external collaboration. In this article, we examine why that frequently fails and what companies should consider before aligning with a partner. Read More

Topics: Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Goods, Consumer Products, CPG, Mick Broekhof, Perspective, Retail

PLM Vivo for Retail

November 16th, 2009 | by Kalypso

Kalypso's rapid product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation for the retail industry enables companies to reduce the time, investment and effort to deploy PLM. Read More

Topics: Agile, Brochure, Collaborative Innovation, Implementation, Innovation, Oracle, Own Brands, PLM, PLM Vivo, Private Brands, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail, Retail Vivo, Store Brands, Vivo, Vivo Solutions

Collaborative Innovation: How CPG Manufacturers & Retailers Can Partner for Profit

October 29th, 2009 | by Mike Friedman and Helayne Angelus

Kalypso conducted a research study with thirty global consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, and brokers to better understand how manufacturers and retailers are working together to drive profitability and deliver innovative products. Read More

Topics: Collaboration, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer, Consumer Goods, CPG, Food and Beverage, Food Manufacturing, Go to Market, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Joint Business Planning, Open Innovation, Organizational Alignment, Partnerships, Perspective, Retail, Retailers

How to Win with Collaborative Innovation

October 13th, 2009 | by George Young and Helayne Angelus

Panel recording from Argyle Retail & Consumer Products Forum, September 30, 2009 featuring Julie Hamilton, president of Walmart for Coca-Cola North America; Karen Sadick, executive vice president of merchandising, Aerosoles; and Cameron Jones, vice president R&D information management and information technology, Unilever. Read More

Topics: Aerosoles, Coca Cola, Collaborative Innovation, Consumer Products, CPG, George Young, Helayne Angelus, Innovation, Open Innovation, Podcast, Retail, Unilever

Collaborative Innovation in CPG

September 29th, 2009 | by Kalypso

Collaborative innovation is an open innovation strategy that enables consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers to partner for profit and provide shoppers and consumers with more innovative offerings. Read More

Topics: Brochure, Collaborative Innovation, CPG, Innovation, Innovation Strategy, Open Innovation, Retail