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Trade Promotion Insights

Practical strategies for CPG brands looking to optimize trade spend and grow margins.

Trade Analytics

How to Measure Trade Promotion ROI: A Practical Guide for CPG Brands

Most CPG companies track volume lift and call it ROI. Here's why that's wrong, and the five metrics that actually tell you whether a promotion was profitable.

February 2026
Strategy

What Is Revenue Growth Management? A CPG Leader's Guide

Revenue Growth Management is the discipline of optimizing price, promotion, and mix to drive profitable growth. Here's what it means in practice.

February 2026
Benchmarks

Trade Spend Benchmarks: How Much Are CPG Companies Really Spending?

CPG trade spend typically runs 11-27% of gross revenue depending on category. Here's how to benchmark your spending and identify optimization opportunities.

February 2026

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