A successful collaboration between brands and retailers rely on a shared understanding of the importance of getting the fundamentals right. There is a lot of noise and upheaval in commerce today, but according to Brooke Chambers, Director of Growth & Strategy Merchandising at Kroger, the strongest relationships come when there is a shared understanding of the consumerโs flywheel at that retailer. That fundamental insight becomes the north star for joint business planning, and brings clarity to the drive for growth.
