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Andrew Allen — Market Development Executive at Fresh Scents

Andrew Allen discusses how Fresh Scents works with retailers on in-store placement and uses data to guide decisions. The conversation covers research behind a brand and packaging refresh, addressing placement that underperforms and finding outside partners who complement the internal team.

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Andrew AllenMarket Development ExecutiveFresh Scents

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About this episode

Fresh Scents has a 50-year history. Andrew discusses working with retailers on placement, including the approach the brand takes when an initial location may not be the best fit based on its experience.

Research and data are another focus. The conversation covers how Fresh Scents uses them to manage the business and how they informed a branding and packaging refresh. Andrew also discusses selecting outside partners whose skills complement the in-house team.

Topics covered

Choosing the right in-store location

Andrew discusses working with retailers on which set best fits the brand.

Revisiting placement decisions

The episode considers how the team approaches a retailer when placement may need to change.

Research behind a refresh

The conversation covers the data used in branding and packaging decisions.

Complementary partners

Andrew discusses selecting business partners to add skills beyond the internal team.

The Emerson Group

A CPG partner with expertise across retail channels.

Floret

A deduction management platform.

Presentation Review

Sharpen retailer sell-in presentations and annual line-review decks.