In these dynamic times for retail, every cent counts more than ever. Many retailers are in dire straits, struggling with liquidity shortages, working with margins that are too low and facing increasingly tough challenges with no clear way out. KairosFood, a start-up with a wealth of experience, understands that the landscape is changing and that staying afloat requires more than just traditional business acumen - it requires a commitment to innovation and genuine partnership.
Margins have always been important, but in today's market they are crucial for survival and growth. KairosFood uses its extensive knowledge and experience to ensure that retailers maintain high margins. This isn't just a tactic; it is a transformation of the age-old trade model between manufacturers and retailers into something new, something that better suits today's rapidly changing market.
At KairosFood our vision goes beyond margins. It's about our belief in the independent retailer, and that's why we drew up ten new pillars that should pave the way to "grow our own path together". This sentence may sound unusual, but it is a short sentence with a lot of meaning. In the coming weeks, we will expand on each of these pillars, explaining how they can guide our shared journey toward greater stability and success.
Our 8 yards of KairosFood
KairosFood focuses on several key areas to support independent retailers on this journey. Here is a brief explanation of “our yards”:
Partnership and Collaboration
KairosFood places a strong emphasis on creating a community of entrepreneurs who inspire and support each other for shared success. Their partnership philosophy goes beyond mere business transactions; it's about building a network for shared growth, innovation and success.
Customer-oriented Service
We prioritize customer needs and provide responsive customer service that addresses questions and feedback quickly, so partners get the support they need without delay.
Efficient Purchasing
KairosFood encourages retailers to order only what they need without excess, freeing them from the pressure of over-buying for sales quotas. They allow orders to be mixed between manufacturers and aim for 48-hour delivery, which improves cash flow by reducing inventories. But our philosophy goes much further than that. KairosFood encourages joint purchasing because it has many benefits.
Better Margins
KairosFood is committed to supporting independent retailers and manufacturers in improving your profit margins. We achieve this by promoting cost-efficient working methods. KairosFood only uses a small fixed margin to support this objective. We strive for maximum automation in our processes. Moreover, KairosFood chooses to work exclusively with family businesses.
Exclusive Brands and Private Label Options
KairosFood offers a solution for the market that is saturated with generic products by giving independent retailers the opportunity to distinguish themselves. We do this by offering exclusive brands and private label products. This allows retailers to build a unique product line that fits perfectly with their own brand identity and meets the wishes of their customers. Our collaboration is exclusively aimed at independent retailers.
Free Products with Every Order
KairosFood offers two free products of your choice with every order, allowing retailers to try and evaluate new products without financial risk. In return, retailers complete a survey to provide feedback on these products, which is essential for the manufacturers and KairosFood to continue to improve.
People-to-People Approach
In the digital age, KairosFood values personal contact, which leads to stronger relationships and better business results. We believe in a personal approach to business success, supporting the values of family businesses and independent retailers with personalized support tailored to individual entrepreneurial goals.
10 new brands per month
KairosFood keeps its offering fresh and relevant by introducing a minimum of 10 new brands every month, where your retailers have a say in which products are included in the range or not.
Your Navigation Partner in Retail
As KairosFood, we stand at the side of independent retailers, with the ambition to shape a food retail market that integrates sustainability, profitability and personal fulfillment. Our commitment goes beyond the traditional supplier role; we are the compass that guides our partners through the complex waters of the food retail industry. We understand the unique challenges you face as a retailer and offer tailor-made solutions that help you excel with exclusive brands and a customer-centric approach.
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