Product strategy.

Start with a clear plan.

Our product strategy service sets the
commercial and technical foundations before design begins — reducing risk, saving time, and avoiding costly mistakes later on.

We help you define what to make, who it’s for, how it will be produced, and what it
needs to cost to succeed in the real world. From concept to retail-ready, this is about
making smart decisions early.

Sleeping bags market analysis

Setting your product up for success.

Too many products fail because strategy is an afterthought. We take a proactive,
informed approach — combining market insight, technical knowledge and hands-on
manufacturing experience to shape a clear development roadmap.

Working collaboratively, we pressure-test ideas, identify opportunities, and flag
potential challenges before they become problems. The result is a strategy that
supports creativity while staying firmly grounded in commercial reality.

What we do.

Our product strategy typically includes:

  • market and competitor analysis
  • defining your target customer and product positioning
  • early cost modelling and margin expectations
  • materials and manufacturing feasibility
  • sustainability considerations where appropriate
  • compliance and regulatory considerations
  • defining the development phases and deliverables

Everything is explained clearly and transparently, so you know exactly what’s involved and why.

A strategy you can act on.

We don’t believe in overcomplicating things or producing strategy documents that sit on a shelf. Our output is practical, usable, and designed to move your project forward with confidence.

You’ll come away with a clear development plan — aligned to your commercial goals, supported by realistic timelines, and ready to flow seamlessly into design, sourcing and production.

Sustainability.

Where appropriate, we also support clients who want to improve the sustainability of their products. We have structured tools and processes available — including circular economy project onboarding and a project scorecard — to help teams make measurable improvements over time. These tools can support projects in moving from a lower baseline to stronger outcomes, where aligned with client priorities, product category and commercial realities.

SWOT analysis

Strengths

Strong branding
Quality, innovative product
Made from sustainable materials
Working with reputable factories
Capable team

Weaknesses

New brand
New product
Product and brand reputation need to be built
Lead time of manufacturing
Speed to react to opportunities

Opportunities

Longevity of product
Multi- functionality of product
Trend to ‘buy once by smart’
‘White space’ around product USPs
Innovation Awards

Threats

Established brands including Stokke, Chicco, Little Green Sheep
Reputable products including Sleepi, Snooze Bed, Side Sleeping Cribs
Consumer spending challenges

Why plan a?

Commercial focus

Strategy grounded in real-world margins, costs and routes to market.

Proven experience

Decades of hands-on product development across global markets.

Clear thinking

Straightforward advice that cuts through complexity and reduces risk.

Trusted partners

Vetted factories with embedded personnel you can rely on.

Circular thinking

Tools available to help improve product sustainability when required.

Ready to get started?

If you’re exploring a new product idea or need clarity before committing to development, we’re here to help.