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Eric Gardner

I am a management consultant that works in consumer goods. I write about the intersection of politics, retail, and technology.

Proctor and Gamble looks for a Trade Reset

January 24, 2021 by Eric Gardner

Proctor and Gamble saw another successful quarter fueled primarily by COVID-19 related buying patterns and is looking to re-orientate its trade and marketing strategy.

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Ranking the 40 books I read in 2020

February 26, 2021January 14, 2021 by Eric Gardner

Headlined by Master Switch and Nickel Boys, 2020 was a big year in readings.

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Conagra Brands invested in innovation and it’s working. Will it last?

January 14, 2021 by Eric Gardner

Conagra Brands had a successful Q2 2021 driven largely by their innovation efforts. Will the success last? A Porter’s model reveals it may be short-lived.

Categories Companies, What did we learn? Tags Conagra Brands 2 Comments

Constellation Brands looks to e-commerce and DTC

February 4, 2021January 10, 2021 by Eric Gardner

The Q3 2021 earnings call gave insight into how Constellation Brands is building out an e-commerce juggernaut and revealed a monopoly hidden in plain sight.

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LaCroix was a category leader and then National Beverage changed the sales strategy

February 1, 2021January 9, 2021 by Eric Gardner

National Beverage used smart marketing to create a sparkling beverage revolution with LaCroix. Then the company decided to play hardball with retailers.

Categories Companies, Featured Tags National Beverage 3 Comments

Books about the impact of technology on society

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Eric Gardner

The following is a list of the five best books about the impact of technology on society.

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Are e-commerce buying groups the future of grocery delivery?

January 11, 2021January 6, 2021 by Eric Gardner

Despite their COVID-19 success, Instacart and Postmates face tough economics. Could e-commerce buying groups be the future of grocery delivery?

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Proctor and Gamble 2021 Q1 Earnings Call – E-commerce and the battle for shaving

January 11, 2021October 21, 2020 by Eric Gardner

The Q1 2021 earnings call for Proctor and Gamble gave insight into how the leading household goods company views e-commerce and the coronavirus.

Categories Companies, e-commerce, What did we learn? Tags Proctor and Gamble 1 Comment

What is e-commerce? A look behind the buzzwords.

October 19, 2021October 17, 2020 by Eric Gardner

This article defines e-commerce, its major players, with an eye towards the business structure of the industry.

Categories e-commerce, Ideas 6 Comments

Dollar General looks to move up the wheel of retail with Popshelf.

January 11, 2021October 9, 2020 by Eric Gardner
Wheel of retail

Learn about the wheel of retail theory and how Dollar General is attempting to move up it with popshelf.

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