In this episode of the Ecommerce Toolbox Expert Perspectives, host Kailin Noivo sits down with Jeff Cato to explore how brands can thrive in commoditized product categories.
In this episode of the
Ecommerce Toolbox Expert Perspectives, host Kailin Noivo sits down with
Jeff Cato to explore how brands can thrive in commoditized product categories.
Jeff shares strategies for driving growth across national brands, private label, and DTC, while navigating the unique challenges of Amazon as a 1P seller. From building differentiation in crowded markets to leveraging consumer insights for smarter decisions, his perspective offers a playbook for balancing velocity with long-term brand value.
Tune in to learn how disciplined channel management and customer-focused strategies can create sustainable growth in competitive categories.
What You’ll Learn
- How to differentiate branded products in commoditized categories through national brand licensing and private label strategies
- The strategic approach to managing channel conflict between club stores, DTC, and marketplaces through product differentiation
- Why product specification variation is crucial for maintaining healthy margins across different retail channels
- How to leverage marketplace platforms like Amazon while protecting brand value and managing margin pressure
- The framework for using consumer insights tools to drive product development and marketing decisions
- How to establish ROI thresholds for new products based on volume requirements and margin considerations
- Why strategic SKU management is essential for maintaining profitability in lower-margin product categories
- The approach to setting advertising ROAS targets based on product price points and margin structures
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