The national launch story
Challenge
An emerging sparkling beverage brand had a shot at national big-box placement — but the buyer needed a defensible, market-level case, not enthusiasm. The brand had scanner data access and no one with the time or fluency to use it.
What we did
Built a 35-market scanner data analysis: velocity benchmarks by format, category growth mapping, and competitive positioning. Delivered a full report for the brand team and a two-page executive brief written for the buyer to forward internally.
Outcome
The brand walked into its review with a data story instead of a pitch. The analysis became the backbone of its retail sales materials across multiple chains — one build, many meetings.