Clark St-Jean is a dedicated Warehouse Club sales agency that has been introducing brands, products, and services to Warehouse Club members since 2003. Leveraging over three decades of intensive experience in the Warehouse Club channel, we represent a diversity of companies and categories for whom we are building lasting and mutually profitable business relationships – […]
Read More ›
On August 28, 1963, Civil Rights Leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Those 3 words hold true for entrepreneurs today who seek to have their products listed with Canada’s leading grocery retailers. Entrepreneurs today are enjoying strong success. For instance: […]
Read More ›
The brand is a business’s most valuable asset, and it does differentiate you from the competition. Yet, over time its role in food and beverage purchase has evolved. In the 1970s, the brand served as the ultimate signal of quality. Fast forward to the 1980s and 1990s, with an increased focus on individuality, connections were […]
Read More ›
Sugar has been a staple in consumers’ meals and beverages for generations. It was not uncommon to go to a coffee shop and request- “Double Milk, Double Sugar”. It was uncommon to drink a diet soda. The flavour of the month was Coke Classic, even though it contained 9 teaspoons of sugar per 330ml can.[i] […]
Read More ›
The global pandemic of the past two years has impacted many aspects of consumers’ lifestyles, and priorities, especially when it comes to personal health and wellness. A recent study revealed that 60% of global consumers are planning to improve their overall health and wellness over the next 12-months. As part of consumers’ attention to their […]
Read More ›
This month I was pleased to interview Kathy Barthel of Take on the World. Take on the World offers Video Coaching, Brand Presence and Messaging and Event Services. Kathy states that expanding the video area of her business made sense because being on camera is her second home. She believes in video’s near-magical ability to […]
Read More ›
As we enter year two of the pandemic, consumers continue to prioritize their health and wellness needs. According to McKinsey & Co’s “Future of Wellness”, they revealed: 1. 79% of worldwide consumers said they believe wellness is important, and 2. 42% consider it a top priority. Today, more and more consumers understand the correlation between […]
Read More ›
She’s an entrepreneur at heart and has spent the last 10 years as an operational consultant. She understands full well the demands of social media and how daunting it can be for some. It’s not easy and is definitely time-consuming, but there are rewards to reap. Her specialty is working with Badass SHE.E.O’s […]
Read More ›
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on consumer shopping habits. Today, many consumers are still wary of crowded retail stores. According to the Numerator Canadian Consumer Sentiment Survey, Canadian consumers are still looking down the road when it comes to timing expectations for a return to normal. Only 2 in 3 are expecting a […]
Read More ›In this episode of Grocery Talks, Food Distribution Guy’s Richard Baker interviews Dana McCauley, Chief Experience Officer of the Canadian Food Innovation Network. Canadian Food Inspection Network is a not-for-profit organization that supports innovation in Canada’s food system.
Read More ›