Compliance & Regulatory Advisory
Comprehensive coverage of FDA, CPSC, FTC labeling regulations, UPC/GTIN registration, insurance requirements, and retailer-specific compliance standards.
We help brands navigate the critical steps between compliance, retailer onboarding, and channel execution — enabling fast shelf placement, low-risk market entry, and sustained scalable growth.
Capabilities
From market readiness to scalable growth, we deliver end-to-end consulting and execution support across every stage of your retail journey.
Comprehensive coverage of FDA, CPSC, FTC labeling regulations, UPC/GTIN registration, insurance requirements, and retailer-specific compliance standards.
End-to-end vendor registration, Retail Link / Partners Online configuration, item setup, EDI integration, and go-live support.
Category review preparation, sell sheet design, buyer meeting coordination, pricing strategy, and channel positioning.
3PL selection, warehouse compliance (OTIF / MABD), routing guide execution, and distribution center onboarding.
Promotional planning, retail media activation, replenishment optimization, and multi-channel expansion strategy to drive sustained revenue growth.
Full-lifecycle managed engagement from readiness assessment through shelf placement, with a dedicated project manager to minimize your internal resource burden.
Retail Coverage
We help brands secure placement across America's top mass-market, club, grocery, and e-commerce channels — with additional support for regional and specialty retailers.
Walmart.com
The world's largest retailer, with 4,700+ U.S. locations and a rapidly growing online marketplace.
Target Plus
Premium mass-market retailer with 1,900+ stores and the Target Plus online platform, appealing to mid-to-high-income consumers.
Costco.com
Membership-based warehouse club known for high average order value, strong repeat purchases, and unique Roadshow entry opportunities.
Membership Wholesale
Walmart's membership warehouse division, covering 600+ locations across key U.S. markets.
Grocery Leader
America's largest supermarket chain with 2,700+ stores — the go-to channel for food and beverage brands.
E-Commerce
Complementary e-commerce channel with full support for both Vendor Central and Seller Central models.
Our Approach
From assessment to growth, every phase is guided by clear milestones and well-defined deliverables.
Market readiness audit, competitive landscape analysis, and retailer fit scoring to define the optimal path to shelf.
Compliance remediation, packaging and labeling review, and vendor documentation to meet retailer entry standards.
Buyer outreach, category review submission, vendor system registration, and end-to-end go-live execution.
Performance analytics, promotional strategy, geographic expansion, and multi-channel growth to sustain long-term revenue.
About VelaLink
VelaLink is a U.S.-based channel consulting team with extensive hands-on experience in the retail industry. We combine firsthand buyer-side knowledge with deep cross-border trade expertise to help international brands overcome every barrier between product compliance and shelf placement.
Our team members have held buying and merchandising roles at leading retailers including Walmart and Target, giving us an insider's understanding of how U.S. retail ecosystems operate. That means you receive more than advisory — you get a truly actionable go-to-market execution plan.
50+
Brands Onboarded
6
Major Channels
10+
Countries of Origin
95%
Client Retention Rate