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Newtopia Now reinforced something we see every day at TruLife Distribution: a great product may get a buyer’s attention, but it takes much more to earn a place on the shelf.
During the event in Denver, our team met with emerging health and wellness brands from across the United States and around the world. Some were preparing to enter the U.S. market, while others were established domestically and ready to expand into larger retail channels.
Regardless of where a brand is based, the same fundamentals matter: competitive pricing, healthy retail margins, clear positioning, operational readiness and a real plan to support the retailer after the initial launch.
TruLife helps brands strengthen these areas, prepare for buyer conversations and build strategies that can turn retail interest into sustainable growth. Several of the brands we met at Newtopia Now are now moving into deeper evaluations with our team, with the strongest opportunities potentially being presented to major retail buyers during our upcoming ECRM meetings.
About the author
Brian Gould — Founder & CEO, TruLife Distribution
Brian Gould is the Founder and CEO of TruLife Distribution and has worked in health, wellness, retail sales and distribution since 2006. He has participated in ECRM retail buyer programs since 2009 and specializes in helping domestic and international brands enter and grow within the U.S. marketplace.
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