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How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty

Inside Retail

Yet we still saw an appetite amongst retailers for investing in technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies across operations, finance and compliance obligations. We sat down with leading retail finance experts from The Reject Shop, Forever New, Taking Shape and Vinomofo to find out.

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? Ending the Tradition of Blanket Markdowns Enter this year’s holiday shopper. Add it all up and it’s clear that the timing duration, and location of holiday shopping is not like the old days.

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AOP Meaning in Modern Retail

Retalon

Its typically built through a collaborative effort between finance, merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and store operations. Promotional calendars: Planning key campaigns, promotions, and markdown events throughout the year to drive sales and clear seasonal inventory. trillion annually. Learn more about AI-Powered Forecasting 2.

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Off-Price Quarterly Results Showcase Benefits Of ‘Essential Retailer’ Status

Retail TouchPoints

While the retailer incurred additional expenses from associate bonuses and other COVID-19-related expenditures, Dollar General was able to reduce markdowns, on top of benefiting from increased purchase volume. Unlike some other retailers , Dollar General’s selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses actually dropped, to 20.5%

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Understanding the Modern Category Manager: Overcoming Daily Challenges with Smarter Solutions

Wiser

Suppliers negotiate for better placement, promotions, and pricing agreements, while finance teams push for stronger profitability across SKUs. This includes assessing how markdowns affect sales velocity, ensuring promotional pricing aligns with financial objectives, and maintaining consistency across assortments.

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A Quick and Easy Guide to Multiple Store Planning

Retail Smart Guys

Going over your inventory, finances, open-to-buy planning, etc., Aside from that, you can evaluate over-performing and under-performing stores, which can help balance your finances well. By doing this, we can reduce markdowns and enhance your profitability. Dealing with a single retail store can already be a handful.

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A Quick and Easy Guide to Multiple Store Planning

Retail Smart Guys

Going over your inventory, finances, open-to-buy planning, etc., Aside from that, you can evaluate over-performing and under-performing stores, which can help balance your finances well. By doing this, we can reduce markdowns, speed up turns, and enhance your profitability. How much more if you need to handle multiple stores?