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Rethinking Pricing: How Dynamic Markdowns can Combat Food Insecurity

Retail TouchPoints

In contrast, a promising alternative known as dynamic markdowns is gaining traction. Dynamic markdowns present a fairer solution in the current economic downturn, benefiting both retailers and customers alike. For dynamic markdowns to be effective, clear communication with consumers is essential.

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David Jones, LSKD reveal how their Black Friday sales are performing so far

Inside Retail

The Black Friday Cyber Monday sales period has expanded to become ‘Black November’ this year, with many retailers and brands starting their promotions earlier than ever. However, many consumers only appear willing to buy if there’s a significant markdown involved, so where does that leave retailers?

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Inventory Management Tips for Retailers to Reduce Overstock and Increase Profits

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Whether you’re selling sneakers, sofa sets, or fine jewelry, carrying too much stock ties up cash, eats up space, and leads to markdowns. With the right Inventory Management Tips, you can recover value, reclaim space, and even drive customer engagement. A new context can turn a stale item into a must-have.

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How AI is Revolutionising the Retail Sector

Retail Focus

This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. Predictive analytics provides retailers with a data-driven approach to demand planning and inventory management. This reduces overstocking and the need for massive markdowns.

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How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty

Inside Retail

Shifts in consumer behaviour towards big promotions presented challenges to margin integrity, as Krista Diez-Simson, CFO of Taking Shape, pointed out. Though promotional cycles were a boon for sales, Diez-Simson said that managing the tension between cashflow and margin became her biggest challenge in 2024.

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Debenhams Group ’embraces AI’ to overhaul pricing and promotions strategy

Retail Gazette

Debenhams Group (formerly known as Boohoo Group) has teamed up with artificial intelligence platform UiPath to implement AI at scale across its product pricing and promotions strategy. 11/03/2025 x 3:41 PM Historically, manual efforts resulted in reactive, trial-and-error markdown cycles, said Debenhams Group.

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Stronger Bonds, Stronger Business: The Case for CRM and Loyalty Now

Retail TouchPoints

In this climate, CRM (customer relationship management) and loyalty marketers have a critical role to play. Rebuilding trust starts with showing up in new “micro-moments” that prioritize connection over promotion. Strategic clarity and agility matter more than ever. In uncertain times, brand trust wavers. Expand the Value Canvas.

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