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Building your plan - 3.1 What should I think about before building Innovation?

The key things to think of when building Innovation

Written by Stephen Wood

Innovation is a volume-led component, not a promotional mechanic.

Key considerations:

  • Distribution (coverage) – how widely the product will be listed

  • Target weekly run rate – expected steady-state sales once established

  • Ramp-up period – how quickly the product reaches full performance

  • Incrementality vs replacement – whether the SKU adds new volume or replaces existing demand

  • Execution readiness – supply, availability, and listing timing

A strong Innovation plan reflects a realistic ramp-up curve to steady-state volume, not just a single assumption.

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