Dive into insights from C.A. Fortune and SPINS' latest State of the Industry webinar, exploring the specifics of the industry trends that continue to shape 2024. #retailtrends #shoppinghabits #CPG #StateOfTheIndustry Jessica Schmidt Sarah Laughlin Norine Rudnicki Ryan Niebes Ransom Allen
C.A. Fortune
Business Consulting and Services
Chicago, Illinois 7,528 followers
We are the consumer brands agency.
About us
Founded in 1983, C.A. Fortune has evolved from a small sales enterprise into a full-service privately held consumer brands agency with a national scope that works in both natural, conventional, and online channels. We offer clients a comprehensive solution — from brand incubation, client development, sales management, marketing and branding, insights, retail activation, and more. CAF is based in the home of deep-dish pizza (lucky us!), Chicago, and has regional offices throughout the country. Through smart internal growth, C.A. Fortune has become so much more than just a sales agency. We’re an approachable, innovative partner that can offer you boutique service, national scope, and seamless integration. C.A. Fortune offers a complementary suite of solutions that go beyond just sales — from incubation, to activation, to branding and marketing, and every step in between, we’ve got you covered. We’re a team of go-getters and fearless innovators that are on a mission to build out the nation’s leading privately-held consumer brands agency… try to stop us.
- Website
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http://cafortune.com
External link for C.A. Fortune
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Natural, Specialty/Conventional, Bakery/Deli, Sales & Marketing, Mass, Drug, C-Store, Limited Assortment, Alternative, Food, Lifestyle, Agency, Brand Incubator/Accelerator, Client Development, Sales Management, Business Insights, Marketing, Retail Services, Client Service, and National
Locations
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Primary
651 W Washington Blvd
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Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
Employees at C.A. Fortune
Updates
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Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for our first public quarterly State of the Industry webinar with C.A. and SPINS! For the first time ever, we're inviting the entire industry to participate in this insightful discussion. Whether you’re a brand, retailer, or industry partner, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to participate in this insightful discussion and hear about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry in 2024. RSVP through the link below to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcRTSg55 #CPG #stateoftheindustry #webinar
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📢 Who’s ready for Newtopia Now?! We can’t wait to connect on the show floor and explore the latest trends and innovations in the industry with everyone in Denver! If you're attending, drop a comment, send us a message here or reach out at [email protected] to set up a meeting! 🤝 #NewtopiaNow #SalesAndMarketing #Networking
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We agree! Data can be so daunting 😵💫 Thank you Progressive Grocer for having our one-and-only Chief Data Officer, Laura Howell, MBA on the latest episode of the TWIG podcast! Laura shares insights on optimizing the RIGHT data and some trends she's seeing in the CPG space! 🛒 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/dpbwxSWZ #foodtrends #grocery #foodretail #sales #insights #dataisking
Dealing with data in food retail may seem like an overwhelming task. 😩 Luckily, the TWIG Podcast was recently joined by C.A. Fortune's data expert Laura Howell, MBA to talk about optimizing the RIGHT data! PLUS, Laura gives us a fascinating glimpse at key trends happening in the grocery and CPG space. 🛒 Listen to complete episode: https://lnkd.in/dpbwxSWZ #foodtrends #grocery #foodretail
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We're heading to the 2024 UNFI Holiday and Winter Show! ❄️✨ This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore the latest trends and innovations in the industry. If you're attending, drop a comment or send us a message. Let's make the most of this event and create some lasting connections. 🤝 #UNFIShow #HolidayAndWinterShow #SalesAndMarketing #Networking #IndustryTrends #SeeYouThere
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We're excited to announce that C.A. and SPINS are joining forces for our quarterly State of the Industry webinar! For the first time ever, we're inviting the entire industry to participate in this insightful discussion. Whether you’re a brand, retailer, or industry partner, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry in 2024. Save the date and join us on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, at 1 PM CDT. RSVP through the link below to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcRTSg55 #CPG #stateoftheindustry #webinar
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🌟 Happy National Intern Day! 🌟 Today (and every day) we are celebrating our incredible interns who bring energy, innovation, and dedication to our teams, clients, and customers. Your hard work and fresh perspectives are invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for your contributions. Here's a shoutout to our amazing interns by functions they're supporting: Insights: 🎓 Tri Ho 🎓 Grace Chafee 🎓 Aja Briggs Sales: 🎓 Thomas Diamond 🎓 Grayson Savage 🎓 Evan Funkhouse Retail: 🎓 Christian Debruin People Team: 🎓 Molly Gilbert Thank you for your hard work and dedication. You make a tremendous impact on our teams and the entire organization. Keep shining! 🌟 #NationalInternDay #ThankYou #Grateful #FutureLeaders #Internship #Teamwork #Success
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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Join us for a special live episode of CPG Vibes: "Brands, Brokers, and Buyers," featuring our very own Chief Commercial Officer, Ali Shouman! Don't miss his expert POV and invaluable industry as this talented group deep dives on the dynamic world of CPG! 🗓️ Date: Fri, July 26 🕒 Time: 2pm CT Tune in live and join the conversation! 🎙️✨ #CPGVibes #LiveEpisode #CPGIndustry #Brands #Brokerage #CAFortune
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CPG Vibes - Episode 127 - Expert Series (Vol 3) - Brands, Brokers, Buyers This is our 3rd installment of our 'Expert Series' special edition. We are truly excited since we are focusing on 3 important elements in CPG: Brands, Brokers, and Buyers. No matter what side of the aisle you are on, you are likely to be interfacing with one or all of these pieces of the puzzle. We are bringing on (in no particular order): Ali Shouman, Chief Commercial Officer of CA Fortune. Jeff Church, co-founder of Suja and founder of CPG Brand Accelerator. Karen Danudjaja, co-founder and CEO of fast growing superfoods brand, Blume. And Darren Viscount, Natural Living Senior Category Manager at Bristol Farms. Our show's on-going sponsors are RangeMe and Vdriven. This week's sponsor is MatchaKo (a delicious Matcha based beverage) with Mark Missirlian.
CPG Vibes - Episode 127 - Expert Series (Vol 3) - Brands, Brokers, Buyers
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🌟 New Podcast Alert! 🎙️ Many CPG brands are hungry to grow their retail footprint and finding the right partner to get them there can be challenging but fear not! On the latest episode of the Founders’ Fundamentals podcast, Meagen A., our VP of BUILD, and Alissa Monteleone, Director of Business Development and C.A. Kickstart, share strategies and tips on how to solidify a brand's growth journey so it's successful and sustainable. Thank you to Ryan Daily with the FoodNavigator for hosting us! Check out the full show through the post below! #Podcast #CPG #RetailGrowth #GrowthStrategy #CAFortune #FoundersFundamentals
We are back! I'm happy to share that the second episode of FoodNavigator-USA's Founders' Fundamentals podcast — a podcast series dedicated to the nuts and bolts of growing a food and beverage CPG brand — is now live! On this episode, Meagen A. and Alissa Monteleone of C.A. Fortune discuss the ins and outs of how CPG brands can find the perfect broker partner. Meagen and Alissa share some great practical advice on how to find the right broker, how brands should think about pricing and packaging size and much more. Listen today by clicking through the article and using the embedded widget, or listen on your favorite podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. #FoodandBeverageIndustry #CPGstartups #BusinessPodcast #Brokers #CPGstartups #GrowingYourBusiness #FoodAndBeverageStartups
[Podcast] Founders’ Fundamentals: C.A. Fortune shares tips for selecting the perfect broker
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