Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2025

Putting older products through markdowns might not necessarily be the trigger [either], as customers want a quality product. Planning and forecasting carefully is important you dont want to get into a stock position where cashflow demands a fire sale to fund the next round of purchasing, Pavone said.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

SoundCommerce allows us to track the exact impact of these variables on our profitability as we make real-time decisions regarding assortment, promotions, inventory, marketing and fulfillment.” Retailer Plans to Use Solution Across Multiple Channels. Mejuri uses the real-time tracking to swiftly, and fluidly, pivot strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

More and more, that means rethinking product development and expanding their sizing and assortment planning to represent a wider range of sizes and body shapes. But it’s still true that only a small fraction of the fashion retail market has put tactical plans into place to support this significant consumer base. billion in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2021

TheDOM.com (DOM stands for Digital Off-Price Mall) will offer discounted designer fashion, streetwear and activewear from more than 90 leading Australian and international brands when it goes live in the second half of June, and there are plans to expand into additional categories, such as homewares, electronics and travel, in the future. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

RFID is also being extended for item-level identification as part of future-forward innovation plans, such as the adoption of blockchain for increased transparency. Many will also need to speed up digital transformation plans in order to adapt to?consumer RFID can raise inventory visibility up to 99%. RFID and Beyond.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

A recent Shopkick survey proposes that these behaviors are likely to continue through the holiday season: 22% of consumers plan to shop for the holiday well ahead of schedule and 25% even plan to finish their shopping by Thanksgiving, which historically has been the “official kick off” of the holiday shopping season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

By creating narrower product assortments and limiting inventory levels — especially for product shipments headed to brick-and-mortar stores —merchants would gain the ability to react more quickly to changing consumer trends, and even potentially reduce their need for markdowns. Keith Jelinek. What can the retailer learn from and improve?

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In todays fast-moving retail landscape, outdated assortment planning methods lead to lost revenue, frustrated customers, and inefficient operations. Retailers using AI-based assortment planning have seen a 36% SKU reduction while increasing sales by 1-2% ( McKinsey ). Why Is Assortment Planning in Retail So Challenging?

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The post AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2023

of retail sales, has multiple causes, including inaccurate demand planning, lack of inventory visibility and inadequate staff training. Similarly, these system can optimize which stores can fulfill the complete orders to maximize margins and optimize sustainability rather than shipping from multiple locations.”

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Retail Smart Guys

JANUARY 16, 2025

Key Benefits of Inventory Management Boosts Sales and Profitability : Prevents lost sales due to out-of-stock items and reduces markdowns from overstocked goods. Supports Compliance : Proper documentation fulfills regulatory requirements and reduces risks. Reduce markdowns and boost profits.

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Retalon

APRIL 21, 2021

Omnichannel order fulfillment that drives customer experience (and boosts profits). Although the trend towards omnichannel fulfillment is not new, the pandemic changed many retailers’ business models almost overnight, and these changes are not going away. What is omnichannel order fulfillment in retail?

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In today’s market, putting the right fulfillment system in place gets you a competitive edge. What is order fulfillment?

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Retalon

JANUARY 6, 2021

An effective replenishment plan will drive profit. There is an age old saying, and it goes like this: “you don’t plan to fail, you fail to plan.” ” And what can be easier than planning replenishment? All you need to do is plan to replenish the products that you sell out of.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

What retailers need is a strategy to allow stores to become fulfillment centers. This means that a store must not only carry enough inventory to satisfy forecasted demand, but also additional stock to satisfy any online or mobile orders that will be fulfilled though their location. How do you build a smart fulfillment strategy?

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

What retailers need is a strategy to allow stores to become fulfillment centers. This means that a store must not only carry enough inventory to satisfy forecasted demand, but also additional stock to satisfy any online or mobile orders that will be fulfilled though their location. How do you build a smart fulfillment strategy?

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Retail Smart Guys

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Most importantly, as a public company, documenting your inventory and management processes fulfills the requirement of concerned government agencies. With our very affordable inventory planning service, we can provide you with a detailed monthly open-to-buy plan for each class (by location for multi-store retailers).

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That means if there is slow moving merchandise the retailer doesn’t have to worry about taking markdowns to sell the inventory. Marks & Spencer plans to lean more into its food offerings in the future. It also allows a retailer to have a much larger product range without having to make a large investment to buy and hold more stock.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Inventory Management: Retailers often struggle with balancing sufficient inventory to meet demand while avoiding excess stock, which can lead to increased carrying costs and potential markdowns. This dual focus can stretch resources thin, complicating fulfillment processes. Strategies to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges 1.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Plan before buying your inventory- Use your data to determine what you should order. It is beneficial to exhaust your resources first, so you don’t end up with the excess products in one store that you eventually have to markdown. These items need to be replaced and either returned to the vendor or donated.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The forecast of future sales demand informs almost all of the decisions a retailer makes throughout the product journey: Planning. Price elasticity of demand, meaning the effect that a set price will have on demand, is an important consideration when setting prices, running promotions, or markdowns. Reduced markdowns.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In addition, retail giants like Amazon have conditioned today’s consumers to want simple and efficient order fulfillment options, fast delivery and a wide range of product options. Advanced analytics technology can create accurate demand forecasts that lead to better retail planning. Why invest in fulfillment technology?

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

To build an optimal assortment, retailers can employ AI-driven Assortment Planning tools , which enable planning at the most granular levels while accounting for all the factors that may impact product demand. The more operational waste you cut, the more savings you can pass on to your customer base, gaining a competitive edge.

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365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

This will require you to spend some money to improve the customer experience in your store, so consider checking out Credibly’s financing solutions or other lenders to ensure your plans are well-funded. Streamlining Order Fulfillment and Delivery For many shoppers, fast and affordable delivery is non-negotiable.

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Retalon

APRIL 27, 2021

Although e-commerce gets all of the attention, the past two decades of technological change have transformed every aspect of the retail business — from planning, inventory, pricing, and promotions — all the way down to customer service and the in-store experience. Order fulfillment automation.

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Retalon

JUNE 11, 2021

While optimizing a retail supply chain for efficiency and reduction of waste requires careful planning and consideration, machine learning and predictive analytics technology have changed the rules of the game. Reducing fulfillment options decreases the level of customer service. In a 2018 report , Gartner, Inc.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Often resulting in inventory distortion that lead to lost sales and costly markdowns. Traditional analytics relies too much on past sales to plan and manage inventory. It recommends the best way to fulfill orders and accept returns, maximizing profitability and defending the GMROI. Often minimizing markdowns in the process.

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Retalon

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inventory management, order fulfillment, and sales data are integrated in one centralized system instead of siloed by channel. Unlocking Revenue Growth Potential More sales avenues and integrated inventory planning mean higher conversion rates and reduced markdowns. This reduces markdowns, clearance sales, and waste.

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Retail Assist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This is where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems come into play, offering retailers the tools to unify and streamline their operations. An ERP system ensures consistent product availability and accurate order fulfilment, which are crucial for meeting customer expectations.

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Retalon

JUNE 29, 2013

Most retailers begin by creating a plan based on the big picture of their business process, and then they purchase the inventory, and allocate it to stores from the DC. For Example: When products don’t sell well at specific stores, retailers are forced to markdown inventory in order to clear the inventory.

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Retalon

MARCH 3, 2020

Combining Retalon’s artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics tools with enVista’s cloud-native, Order Management System (OMS) will offer retailers an integrated solution to make smarter inventory and fulfillment decisions, resulting in increased revenue and profits. About Retalon: .

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Retalon

APRIL 14, 2021

Creating a product assortment strategy is necessary for retailers to have a holistic, long-view plan of their business. And it needs to fit into your retail planning process to ensure you’re still hitting your financial and inventory targets. Everything you need to know about product assortment strategy.

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Retalon

MARCH 2, 2021

That’s why fashion retail planning and analytics software needs to be unique and specific to fashion, with the ability to break down business considerations even further than that. What fulfillment methods are you offering? Run a promotion last year that you don’t plan for this year? What are your customer profiles?

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Retalon

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Shortfalls of Traditional Retail Planning in Today’s Omnichannel Environment Many retailers today still rely heavily on traditional planning approaches that were effective in the past but now have major shortcomings in our omnichannel reality. These technologies are transforming retail planning in powerful ways.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A retail fulfillment process that is known as BOPIS — Buy Online, Pickup In-Store. During the pandemic, BOPIS retail fulfillment options kept businesses running while limiting person-to-person contact – which was essential during the pandemic. What is BOPIS? Why are customers choosing BOPIS?

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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. Meeting sales demand has always been challenging, effective replenishment should mitigate issues that arise from poor planning and allocation. Determine accurate lead times.

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Retalon

AUGUST 16, 2019

How can you juggle concerns like forecasting, inventory management, distribution, fulfillment, and more against the growing demand for personalization, all while continuing to create the consistent experience customers expect? From a Customer side, nobody likes being bombarded by ads & products they don’t want or need.

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