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Shelf Shocked: Why It’s So Hard for New Brands to Break In

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By Closed Loop Confidential Staff You’ve got a killer product. Your branding is tight. The flavor is fire. You’re ready to disrupt a sleepy category. So why can’t you get on the shelf? Welcome to the beautiful, frustrating world of grocery retail—where shelf space is...

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