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Bain & Company released their 2025 list of insurgent brands—category disruptors shaping the future of commerce. ? At Harvest Group, we’re proud to have worked with many of these fast-growing brands, with 26% of the Food, Beverage, and Personal Care brands on the list partnering with us to navigate and scale in an increasingly complex retail landscape. ? From omnichannel support to media and marketing strategy, we help high-growth brands turn momentum into profitable growth. ? Is your brand looking to scale? Reach out at [email protected]

A few more Expo West highlights! Our client partners absolutely stole the show with standout booths, incredible products, and passionate teams. And we're only slightly biased. ? We are SO proud to support these brands (and more) pushing the natural products industry forward! ? Over 30 Harvesters were on the ground gathering insights through it all. Want our full recap? Reach out at [email protected]. ?

We're excited to announce that Harvest Group has been recognized as a Walmart Connect Premium+ Partner!? This achievement strengthens our continued partnership with Walmart Connect and expands our ability to deliver more value and innovative solutions to our clients. We're proud of this distinction and look forward to driving continued success for the brands we work with through this opportunity.?

Costco reported their fiscal Q2 results on March 6th, with net sales increasing 9.1% to $62.5B and comparable store sales reaching +8.6% - the highest of the calendar year. Overall earnings came in short of analyst expectations as margins were affected by higher supply chain costs from increasing inventory, contributing to the stock declining ~7%. We remain bullish on Costco's performance as they continue to deliver quality, value, and newness that consumers seek. Flip through for our top takeaways ?? Download the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/gmnra8p2 *Costco’s fiscal year runs from September to August, making their fiscal Q2 which ended February 16, 2024, comparable to other retailers’ Q4 results.?

What an EPIC week at Expo West 2025! Harvest Group was proud to have over 30 team members on-site supporting our clients, hosting our packed annual happy hour (a little rain couldn't keep us away!), and delivering exclusive insights to our clients through our Blueprint at Expo West event. What began as a niche event has transformed into a major retail destination with unprecedented attendance from buyers, investors, and brands across the CPG landscape. Natural products are no longer niche - they're driving the future of retail. Who else can feel the momentum?! Want to get our full recap of the show? Reach out at [email protected]. #ExpoWest2025 #ExpoWest

Kroger reported Q4 2024 earnings yesterday, with better-than-expected revenue and ID store sales growth providing some relief for investors. A variety of developments have occurred since the company’s last earnings call - most notably the official termination of the Albertsons merger in mid-December and the departure of long-time CEO Rodney McMullen earlier this week. Flip through for our top takeaways ?? Download the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/eEutz_bb

Target reported Q4 results yesterday, with comparable sales up 1.5% driven by strong traffic and improved trends in discretionary categories.? ? Despite fiscal 2024 net sales declining 0.8% (or +1% adjusted for the extra week in 2023), CEO Brian Cornell and leadership outlined their long-term strategic vision, including 20 new stores planned for 2025 and a target of $15B in growth over the next 5 years. Flip through for our top takeaways ?? Download the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/g3hzxEHE?

Harvest Group is Anaheim bound! ?? We're en route to Expo West and we can't wait to host our client partners, connect with innovative new brands, and explore the latest industry trends throughout the show. Want to meet up? Send us a note at [email protected]! #ExpoWest2025 #NaturalProducts Natural Products Expo

We’re back again with our quarterly Costco insights! Weekly, our team walks clubs nationwide, gathering insights on emerging products and trends on behalf of our clients. Our latest analysis confirms Costco remains a trendsetter in retail, and we’re excited to share these three key observations from the full report we delivered to clients last week:? ? ?? Innovative wellness products are increasingly resonating with Costco. We're seeing trends like collagen-infused products expanding beyond beauty into other categories, ingredients appearing on labels in the food space (i.e., beef tallow), and better-for-you candy and desserts with added protein. ???Kirkland Signature continues to scale, with the private label brand now considered one of the largest CPG brands globally. Sales now exceed major brands like Nike and Coca-Cola, accounting for about one-third of Costco's total annual sales. ??Buying teams are prioritizing Roadshows as a crucial avenue for in-store distribution in 2025. A well-run Roadshow that meets sales thresholds can lead to permanent placement, making it an essential strategy for suppliers looking to expand their presence with Costco. Want to learn more about how we’re growing brands at Costco and the other major retailers we serve? Let’s chat: [email protected]?

The Digital Commerce team just wrapped up an amazing few days in Minneapolis, and it was exactly what we needed! ?? Our packed agenda included: ??Reflecting on 2024 and vision-mapping for the future? ?? Identifying how to leverage Harvest Group’s key differentiators ??Bonding over cookie decorating, surviving our (much friendlier) version of Squid Game, and karaoke - because it wouldn't be a Harvest event without it! A huge thank you to our Target team for hosting us in their stunning new space in The Dayton's Project. We’re already counting down to the next off-site!?