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While GLP-1 use may negatively impact sales of some food categories like sweets and snacks, the vitamin and supplement categories are seeing significant opportunities from its fast-growing use. This is happening in two ways: First, GLP-1 users are seeking supplements to address some of the side effects caused by the drugs. For example, probiotics and hydration drinks for GI issues, collagen supplements and other products for skin issues, and protein supplements for muscle loss. In addition, there is a group of consumers -- influenced by the weight loss of those on GLP-1s but worried about their side effects -- who are looking for non-pharmaceutical ways of weight management, such as berberine, fat burners and sucontral. Retailers are quickly adjusting their merchandising to make it easier for shoppers to find these products, and brands are working to develop new products and solutions for these consumers as well. In his recent blog post, ECRM's Joseph Tarnowski dives deep into these opportunities with insights from his interviews at the ECRM's recent Vitamin, Weight Management & Sports Nutrition Session, which included chats with: - Yvonne Buisson & Ryan Harkey from NielsenIQ, who presented at the session (the blog also has their presentation slide deck to download) - Don Leonard of Vitamin World - Joe Geier of Nutrition Smart - Peter McPartland of SoWell It also includes links to the full video interviews with each of them! Click the link below to read the full post! #glp1 #wellness #supplements #weightmanagement #vitamins #cpg #retail #ecrmrangeme Sarah Davidson Craig C. Judy A. Andrea K. Alessandra Andrade Balerini Sherry Frey Marc S Santos Meg Major

We're all familiar with light therapy for skin care and anti-aging treatments in the beauty category, but this technology also helps for Pets, too, and buyers are taking notice! Light Tree Ventures Group was one of the Buyers Choice Award winners at ECRM's recent Pet Session for its light therapy pet brush, one of several different light therapy products for pet it showcased during the session. Other devices included pet beds, blankets and wraps, which help calm pets, promote healthy fur and skin, and aid recovery after surgery. The company manufactures its products in China and India, and has warehouses in Miami and The Netherlands. In this video interview with ECRM's Joseph Tarnowski, Light Tree Ventures Group's Dennis Giezeman takes us through the product lineup, including the winning pet brush, as discusses his first-time experience as an ECRM Session participant. You can find the brand on RangeMe, where they are a Premium subscriber! Next year's Pet Session will be held May 5-8 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida -- click the link in the comments for more info! Thanks to Drug Store Management for sponsoring the awards at this session! #pet #petcare #electronics #pethealth #cpg #retail #ecrmrangeme Tony G. Melinda Young Catherine Camarata Jordan Rosenstrach Maureen Maher

Great chat with DOT Foods at the ECRM Foodservice Sessions last night! They explored both opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry. Thanks to everyone who attended. Amanda Tomsik Faith W. Lisa B. Tyler B. Ashley Gancar

We've covered a lot of unique brand origin stories here at ECRM, but this is the first time we're come across a brand that was conceived during a conversation around a dining room table at a safe house in a war zone. Sam Lerman comes from a military background. After serving in the Air Force in Afghanistan, he continued to work in the defense industry working military acquisitions for some U.S. programs. When Russia invaded Ukraine, he wanted to help the Ukranian people and worked with a small team as a volunteer advisor in 2022 to help bring in much-needed supplies. Over time he fell in love with the country, its culture, its people. He lived in a safe house, and in the evenings, they would sit together at the large dining room table and drink some wine and vodka that some of the local team members would bring in. He fell in those with those, too, but couldn't find them in the U.S. So, he and one of the Ukrainian team members decided to launch an importing business to make that happen. SpyrtWorldwide was born. Among the wines they import is the Shabo brand, which was founded in 1822 by Swiss settlers in te Ukraine. It's served all over the world, and the premium versions can be found in Michelin-starred restaurants. Hetman is one of the vodka brands they are importing. and is from the historic vodka-producing area of Lviv, where the art of distilling has thrived since 1782. Proceeds from sales of all the products go to Invictus Global Response, a nonprofit that sends U.S. explosive ordinance veterans to the Ukraine to remove land mines from liberated towns, as well as train Ukrainian troops on mine removal (Ukraine us the most heavily mined country in the world, according to Sam). In this video interview with Joseph Tarnowski at ECRM's On & Off Premise Adult Beverage Session, Sam shares details about the origin and walks us through the brands he was showcasing at the session. Already he's landed distributors for two states and is in discussions with several major retail establishments about getting on the shelves in their stores! (See link in comments for info about next year's adult beverage events! #wine #spirits

There are several retail Immediate Opportunity campaigns on RangeMe ending soon, including Harris Teeter Sun Care, Tik Tok Shop Winter Sporting Gear and SHEIN Supplements & Personal Wellness! All RangeMe Starter, Premium and Pro subscribers can submit their products for consideration! Click the link in the comments to apply -- we currently have 22 active campaigns, including some from international retailers. Following are the retailers and campaigns: - Flip: Electronics - Walmart Marketplace (Canada): October campaign - Big 5 Sporting Goods: General Merchandise Impulse - Homegoods: Lawn & Garden Decor - Walgreens: Outdoor Seasonal - Albertsons Companies: Vitamins - 7-Eleven: Brands with Heart - Ahold Delhaize: Supplier Diversity - TJX Canada – Winners, Marshalls, HomeSense: Health & Wellness - Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.: Lawn & Garden - CVS Health: Facial, Beauty on the Go & Trial/Travel - Hy-Vee, Inc.: In/Out Deal Discovery - KeHE Distributors: Diversity TrendFinder - Ace Hardware Corporation: Spring Show - Wells: Private Label HBC - Jerónimo Martins: Private Label Beauty - Auchan Retail: Private Label Personal Care - Perfumes & Companhia: Beauty - CONTINENTE SA: Private Label Beauty, Personal Care & Household #retail #cpg #health #beauty #food #beverage #grocery #ecrmrangeme

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch brought some guests to join buyers and brands for a fun "Yappy Hour" cocktail reception during ECRM's Pet Session in Palm Beach, Fla. earlier this week. Swipe through the gallery below to see all of the fun! Next year's Spring Pet Session will be held May 5-8 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida! Click the link in the comments for more info! Special thanks to Larry Shore of The Shore Shot Photography for the great pics! #pet #petcare #cpg #retail #smallbusiness #ecrmrangeme Tony G. Melinda Young Catherine Camarata Sammi M. Sarah Davidson Greg F. Kurt R.

Michelle Norris of pidan - Danke Co.,Ltd. has already landed deals from the May ECRM Pet Session, and returned to the Fall Pet Session to land some more! The brand makes tofu cat litter that already sells in 21 countries, and launched in North America in February of 2023. Pidan's food-grade organic tofu litter has great efficacy when it comes to clumping ability, odor control, and the reduction of dust and tracking. It's also flushable! The litter comes vacuum-sealed in a bag with an integrated handle, making it easy to carry. During the May Pet Session, Michelle participated in the RangeMe Discovery Hub, where she had private 10-minute meetings with buyers throughout the Session. Having already landed retail deals at that Session, she was back at ECRM's Fall Pet Session this week to meet with ore buyers. In this video interview with Joseph Tarnowski Michelle gives details on the product and why she feels ECRM was the best option for her company to connect with retailers! #pet #petcare #cpg #retail #ecrmrangeme Tony G. Melinda Young Catherine Camarata Sammi M. Sarah Davidson Kurt R.

Congrats to the Buyers Choice Award winners from ECRM's Pet Session, sponsored by DrugStore Management & Nonfoods Management magazines! The winners were: - 1st Place: Spunky Pup for its Lick Pops - Finalist: Light Tree Ventures Group for its red light therapy pet grooming brush Thanks Larry Shore for the photos! #pet #petcare #cpg #retail #ecrmrangeme

Worthy Promotional Products is a best-in-class example of a brand that fully leverages the exposure of RangeMe and access of ECRM Sessions to engage buyers and get on the shelf. The company's Birdie and Louie pet food brand -- which won a Mass Market Retailers Buyers Choice Award at the May Pet Session -- specializes in healthy products with clean ingredients and eye-catching packaging. In this video interview with Joseph Tarnowski at ECRM's Pet Session, Worthy's Courtney Hoffman discusses the Birdie & Louie brand and its lineup of products, as well as how the health and wellness trend among consumers has extended to their furry family members, as well! Courtney also discusses how Worthy's digital presence on RangeMe (it's a Premium and Verified subscriber) actually reenforces the impact of her in person meetings at ECRM Sessions. Having recently landed a MAJOR national retailer from ECRM, she also shares what the experience was like from the moment of that first handshake at the buyer meeting through the time the products landed on the shelf -- detailing the steps that went on in between! Buyers interested in connecting with Courtney can find Worthy on RangeMe! #pet #petfood #petcare #cpg #retail #smallbusiness #ecrmrangeme Edel Lombera Tony G. Melinda Young Kurt R. Greg F.