The RetailWire Podcast · 2025-11-04 · 15 min
In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, produced in partnership with Leaders of Trade, retail expert Jaap Van Vreden shares how connecting category management, private label, and procurement can turn operational silos into engines of growth. Key topics discussed: The biggest growth challenges facing retailers today Why integrating category management, private label, and procurement matters The hidden costs of staying siloed How private label innovation builds loyalty and differentiation Rethinking procurement as a growth driver, not a cost center Staying agile amid supply chain disruption What strong retailer - supplier partnerships look like today The role of technology and data in future-ready retail strategy By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us!
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