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Q1 2026 edition · Published quarterly
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The margin squeeze: why COGS transparency is now a competitive edge

Input costs are up, channels are taking more, and retail is tightening. The brands winning through 2026 are the ones who can see their unit economics in real time — and adjust.

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Andrew Tweedie
Founder, Native Empire · 24 Mar 2026 · 12 min read
+14% · Avg input cost increase (12mo)$18.40 · Median landed unit cost (premium gin)-3.2pp · Avg contribution margin change
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