Published December 28, 2019
CPG Sales and Distribution
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Executive Bio
Gene Russell
Former VP of Sales at PepsiCo and Snyder's-Lance
Why is this interview interesting?
- Common mistakes and misconceptions about bringing a consumer product to retail
- Distribution and slotting fee structures
- The importance of relationships in gaining retail sales and distribution
- Why Walmart is actually an easier choice for consumer start-ups gaining distribution
- How start-up brands should approach category managers
Interview Transcript
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