Retail - Simplified.

Best In Class Suppliers (a.k.a. bics) is a 360° sales team comprised of retail experts that are dedicated to helping you navigate through all the processes and challenges of working with major retailers across the country.

We provide a wide variety of services and exceptional support at any stage of the business life cycle. Our mission is that WE help YOU to become a Best In Class Supplier to grow your business at retail.

 

we offer

 
 
 
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Sales & Sales Support

We help you get the meeting, then prep for it – we provide strategy alignment, sample and mock-up coordination, and direction on market research, trends, and presentations.

 
 
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Top-to-Top Relationships

We are committed to fostering relationships at every level together with you because we understand that building a strong network is imperative to strategic growth.

 
 
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New Supplier On-Boarding

You’ve got the Golden Ticket – now what? We can help get you up to speed with Supplier Agreements, Item Setups, Factory IDs, etc.

 
 
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Retail Analytics

We provide insights on all aspects that are crucial for decision making, from the macro to the granular level, including sales, inventory levels, store-level insights, etc.

 
 
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Forecasting & Demand Planning

We have the tools and techniques to shed light on consumer demand, ensuring on shelf availability, driving sales, and optimizing supply chain.

 
 
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Replenishment with OTIF Excellence

Analyzing data is a great first step and we can help you cross the finish line with our expert understanding of retail systems, providing recommendations that align with retailers’ needs.

 
 
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Packaging & Branding

Great packaging sells! We can help differentiate your product on shelf, from recommending a few tweaks, to developing something new, to expanding into private label.

 
 

Merchandising

We can create conceptual in-store visual displays and modulars that drive brand equity while adhering to the retailer’s guidelines, then we help you make them happen.

 
 

eCommerce

The fast-growing eCommerce space is like the Wild West! Our California office is dedicated to wrangling the details and driving your business on the “endless aisle”.

 
 
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Product Life Cycle

We’re ready to jump in no matter where you are in the product life cycle, from bringing ideas to life, to managing mature items, to planning an exit strategy for your next big thing!