Video interview: Why produce promotions aren’t executed well and how to fix it

In his chat with The Packer’s Retail, Education and PMG Editor Amy Sowder, Matt King of Simplified Trade shares reasons promotions aren’t carried out and how bad the problem is — then he dives deep into the solution.

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Matt King, founder of Simplified Trade, shares a major issue that can cost retailers hefty losses in sales gains when a produce promotion is not carried out at a store, for whatever reason.

In his chat with The Packer’s Retail, Education and PMG Editor Amy Sowder, he shares some reasons and how bad the problem is — then dives deep into the solution.

Related: Read the article, providing a snapshot of what’s discussed in the interview.

And if you’d rather listen than watch, try the “Tip of the Iceberg Podcast,” Season 4, Episode 2.

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