Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Wholesale inventory bloat, combined with a softening demand in the economy, is taking its toll on cash flow and earnings at retailers. . billion of inventory in October, a 21% increase from last year, according to the U.S. “Seemingly overnight, shortages are flipping to inventory surpluses in certain categories.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

As part of the new multiyear agreement — which builds upon a partnership that started in 2016 — Academy will use the Revionics Base Price and Markdown solutions to not only optimize its pricing strategy but better manage inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It was at that point that putting the technology and operations in place to fulfill from an increasingly complex supply chain network embarked upon its next frontier. Let’s start with demand forecasting and inventory deployment. store level inventory serving local demand) into a more global matching problem (i.e.,

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I Vend

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Inventory is a big part of your retail business investment – up to 80% of the total in some cases. Flawless inventory management is therefore one of the most effective things you can do in order to reduce costs and maintain smooth operations. Learn about our integrated POS, inventory management and smart replenishment.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Optimizing inventory based on trends and historical data means the customer will get the exact item they are looking for. Returns are increasing labor costs due to inspection and restocking time and often cause markdowns, out-of-stock and logistics expenses to increase. Retailers can also create a return policy that avoids waste.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Groundbreaking at the time, but now sorely outdated, UPCs are finally getting a facelift and moving into the 21st century thanks to the GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process. A true win-win!

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this article, we will look at the benefits and the key areas to apply AI in the retail industry. Inventory management Predictive analytics: This helps optimise your stock levels, preventing overstocking and stockouts. Shoppers can receive personalised support at any time, ensuring satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits.

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Retail Minded

AUGUST 1, 2024

Regardless, the importance of inventory management remains the same. We will examine some of the latest technologies, such as barcoding, RFID, and inventory management software. Not only will this provide a seamless customer experience, but it will also make inventory management a lot easier.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why RFID has been thriving — past, present and future — including how it will continue to play a supporting role in a post-COVID-19 world, and how it shows promising signs of supporting and integrating with emerging technology. Angela Fernandez is the Vice President of Community Engagement at?

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Why Your Supply Chain Management System Depends on the Right Retail Inventory Management Software In today’s complex retail environment, managing a supply chain management system is no small feat. This ability to adapt quickly is critical to maintaining a balanced and efficient supply chain.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2022

There are also other supply chain benefits for businesses including improved inventory management, recall readiness, sustainability, ethical sourcing and product authentication. At Woolworths, we plan to build on the potential of these barcodes to offer customers valuable information on provenance, quality and sustainability.

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Wiser

MAY 20, 2020

It’s easy for other retailers and even manufacturers to look at these success stories and want to understand how to make EDLP work for them. It’s a complex decision that involves customer behavior, marketing, supply chain and inventory management, and other functional areas. Everyday Low Pricing vs High-Low Pricing.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Retailers worldwide may be facing challenging times right now, but the evolution of technology – including the deployment of AI – is opening the way to dramatic improvements in productivity at all stages of the retail business model. And that’s where your Workforce Management systems come into play,” says Bretherton.

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Retalon

JUNE 29, 2013

Every retailer wishes to have the right product at the right place at the right time. In order to achieve this there is a lot of thought put into inventory management, allocation, and replenishment processes. Once inventory begins to run low at a specific store, it is replenished from the DC.

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M19 Retail

MARCH 17, 2021

Mi9 Retail continues to make significant product investments in its flagship Merchandise Management platform to help its loyal customer base adapt to changing trends and strengthen their unified commerce strategies. Mi9 Retail Launches New In-Store Mobile App to Help Retailers Improve Inventory Management. About Mi9 Retail.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2023

GenAI can adapt to resonate and connect at the appropriate level, given the task or resolution at hand. By adjusting prices in real time based on this analysis, retailers can increase revenue, reduce markdowns, and remain competitive in a constantly changing market. GenAI is also transforming inventory management.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2023

Better inventory management resulting in fewer markdowns and lower freight costs were helpful to the number. While some of this is the result of people seeking out lower-priced alternatives, some is also a consequence of boring ranges and styles at Old Navy.

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Retail Smart Guys

MARCH 23, 2024

At Retail Smart Guys , our commitment extends beyond traditional inventory management. We collaborated with a valued client to not just analyze their inventory but to strategically reclassify it in alignment with their unique property acquisition goals. We hope this newsletter finds you thriving in your business pursuits.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The retailer will only see this issue using historical sales data after one or more sales periods have passed and they begin to look at historical sales data. These improvements are driven by, Better Stock Distribution Reduce overstock and optimize inventory placement. billion in 2024 to $4.92

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Retail Assist

JUNE 22, 2023

It addresses the pain points of inventory management, logistics, and data overload by providing unparalleled visibility across your entire supply chain. With Merret Pro, you can say goodbye to inefficient inventory management and logistical headaches. The result?

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Wiser

JULY 19, 2017

The key to having a successful business is having the right products in the right place, at the right price, at the right time. On the other hand, merchandising handles the product strategy such as category and brand-level planning, managing in-season pricing and promotional activities, and cross-channel inventory management.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By now, you know you need something more for your inventory management—pen and paper just aren’t going to cut it—but you still have questions about cloud-based inventory management software. Earlier this year, 56% of retail business owners said their inventory management was not accurate. What is it?

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365 Retail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Proper stock control ensures that you always have the right products available at the right time, avoiding overstocking and understocking, which can lead to financial strain or missed sales opportunities. An inventory management system helps you keep track of stock levels, sales, and orders in real time.

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Mass Relators

JULY 26, 2022

The company projects lower earnings primarily due to pricing actions aimed at improving inventory levels and altering the sales mix at its Walmart and Sam’s Club outlets in the United States. is requiring more markdown dollars. . — Walmart has revised its profit outlook for its second quarter and fiscal year 2023.

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365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

Optimizing Inventory Management Proper inventory control is crucial for any retail business. Enter smart inventory management systems. Advanced inventory management software integrates with point-of-sale systems, monitoring every sale and tracking stock levels. Read on for more insight!

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Retail Smart Guys

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At Retail Smart Guys , we make sure our services empower our clients to grow strategically. Our experts provide a tailored and structured approach to inventory management, allowing you to focus on what you do best – delighting your customers. Our Merchandise Planning and Open-To-Buy services bring order to the retail chaos.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Bad inventory is an expensive problem. Trillion annually as a result of bad inventory. Managing inventory becomes exponentially more complicated as a retailer grows; and often becomes an overwhelming challenge. What is bad inventory called? What is bad inventory called day-to-day? Drastic Markdowns.

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Retail Assist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It calls for a seamless integration of all business processes, from inventory management to customer experience. Improved Inventory Management: One of the most critical aspects of retail is inventory management. Staying ahead means more than just knowing your market and customers inside out.

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Retalon

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But getting the biggest return on that investment, especially in today’s tough retail environment, requires a more nuanced, data-driven approach to inventory management than most retailers are used to. Below, we’ll describe 7 guaranteed inventory reduction ideas in some detail. What does reducing inventory levels really mean?

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Retalon

JANUARY 7, 2021

With seasonal product life-cycles becoming ever shorter, retailers need more strategic and granular ways to plan their seasonal assortments so they can maximize revenue while minimizing markdowns. Calculate the seasonality for every SKU, at every store. Optimize inventory levels to ensure successful promotions of seasonal merchandise.

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Retail Smart Guys

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Particularly in your inventory, which is the biggest expense every retail store has, establishing the correct level of inventory, on a department by department basis, and a location by location basis, is the most important job in retail. Proper inventory levels in all classes, at all locations, are ensured.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Whether losing sales to out-of-stocks, or facing overstocking costs and markdowns, inefficient stock replenishment has a huge impact on a retailer’s GMROI. Stock replenishment is the process of ordering and allocating inventory to replace missing products on store shelves. What is replenishment? What is replenishment stock?

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Retail Design Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At RDS we embrace technology so let’s explore the rise of AI-driven digital pricing, its potential benefits, and the concerns it raises for both consumers and retailers. This data-driven approach allows retailers to avoid over-ordering or under-stocking, leading to more efficient inventory management and mitigating potential financial losses.

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Retalon

OCTOBER 23, 2023

TORONTO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 04, 2022 Retalon, an award-winning provider of AI and predictive analytics for retailers has become a Microsoft Partner through the release of their analytics solutions for planning, inventory management, and lifecycle pricing on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Retalon, an award-winning provider of AI and predictive analytics for retailers has become a Microsoft Partner through the release of their analytics solutions for planning, inventory management, and lifecycle pricing on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Often resulting in inventory distortion that lead to lost sales and costly markdowns. For instance, many retailers run promotions while lacking integration between promotion and inventory management processes. Let’s take a look at each of these in a little bit more detail. Often minimizing markdowns in the process.

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Retail Next

MARCH 3, 2020

Furthermore, the ever-growing frequency of markdowns also causes overstocking, further exacerbating the problem. The most common solution for this problem is better inventory management which, nowadays, involves better digital documentation, IoT devices and even machine learning solutions.

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