top of page
Newsroom: Retail Deductions, Promotions, and Chargeback Recovery


UNFI Deduction Pitfalls: What to Watch for and How to Fight Back
If you’re a CPG supplier working with UNFI, you know the drill: you send the shipment, you send the invoice, and you wait for payment. But somewhere between “invoiced” and “paid,” things get messy.
The HRG Team
Aug 12, 20252 min read


SNAP Shake‑Ups & What They Mean for Retail Suppliers
The 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” puts $186 billion in SNAP cuts on the table over the next decade. Starting in 2028, states begin covering 5–15% of benefit costs based on their error rate, up from zero, and must pick up 75% of administrative costs instead of 50%.
The HRG Team
Aug 4, 20253 min read


Amazon Prime Days vs. Walmart Deals 2025
What We Learned from This Year’s Retail Heavyweight Showdown Every July, it’s the same showdown with new twists: Amazon Prime Day versus...
The HRG Team
Jul 25, 20253 min read


The Deduction You Didn’t See Coming—Because It Hit Post-Audit
There’s nothing quite like the surprise of a post-audit deduction. You close the books thinking everything’s in order… and six months...
The HRG Team
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Navigating Retail Deductions: Essential Strategies for Suppliers
Navigate retail deductions with expert strategies. Understand OTIF compliance, markdown allowances, chargebacks, and more to protect profit
The HRG Team
May 22, 20243 min read


Navigating the Maze of Walmart Post-Audit Deductions: A Supplier's Guide
Introduction For suppliers doing business with Walmart, understanding post-audit deductions is not just important—it's crucial for...
The HRG Team
Jan 12, 20243 min read


How Retail Chargeback Web Portals Might Be Letting Suppliers Down
In the age of e-commerce, a simple online shopping experience sometimes brings us to a point of frustration. Have you ever tried reaching...
The HRG Team
Oct 17, 20232 min read
bottom of page
