Promo calendar

A thematic map of how we sequence cash-and-carry waves—from offer lock to close-out—so every team knows when their work matters.

Planning calendar used for promotional scheduling

Six stages of a C&C wave

Each stage is a conversation starter. We shorten or expand them to match your account list and print lead times.

Wave lock

Confirm offer, SKUs, and accounts before artwork starts.

  • Trade offer and case ladder approved
  • Depot list and volume estimate signed
  • Inventory cover confirmed with supply

Artwork & print

POS, pallet wraps, and sell-in kits move together.

  • Creative brief locked
  • Print vendor booked
  • Sell-in kit proofed for sales force

Sell-in window

Reps book listings before the floor build week.

  • Briefing for wholesale sales
  • Listing requests tracked
  • Pricing story aligned with accounts

Floor build

Displays go live with photo proof standards.

  • Merchandiser playbook issued
  • Build days scheduled by depot
  • Compliance photos collected

Peak trading

Sampling or demo support during trolley-heavy hours.

  • Staffing for weekend peaks
  • Order-capture desk active
  • Stock top-up triggers defined

Close & learn

Measure sell-out signals and capture what to reuse.

  • Display tear-down plan
  • Volume vs forecast note
  • Next-wave recommendations

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