Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Predictive analytics provides retailers with a data-driven approach to demand planning and inventory management. AI-based pricing systems allow retailers to respond quickly to fluctuations in the market and competition. This reduces overstocking and the need for massive markdowns. This improves productivity and reduces costs.

Inventory Management 162

Inventory Management Markdowns Checkout Customer Experience 162

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2021

The solution also will help Sally Beauty create more effective promotions through enhanced targeting and develop profitable markdown plans. Among the activities Americans plan to engage in during what Vagaro refers to as a “Quarantine Glow-Up” are enhanced skin and haircare routines — Sally Beauty’s sweet spot.

Markdowns 264

Markdowns Promotions Planning Target Market 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Under the new market delivery model, large items are shipped directly from DCs to the customer, reducing the number of “touches” for each order and freeing up space at brick-and-mortar stores. Lowe’s kicked off the transition to the market delivery model in 2021 in its Florida and Ohio Valley regions. During the call on Nov.

Fulfillment 302

Fulfillment Markdowns Store Operations Customer Experience 302

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.

Outdoor 235

Outdoor Markdowns Apparel Fulfillment 235

Wiser

AUGUST 15, 2017

In a perfect retail world, markdowns wouldn’t be necessary and every item would sell at full price within weeks of being in store. This is where markdowns come in handy, as the demand for a product diminishes, sales can encourage shoppers to purchase an item they wouldn’t have considered buying at full price. Plan Markdowns in Advance.

Markdowns 90

Markdowns Promotions Planning Shipping 90

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. Because of efforts to address this mismatch of product and real-world sizing, Coresight Research estimates that the value of the extended-size market for women will grow to $32.3

Consumer 290

Consumer Merchant Services Markdowns Fulfillment 290

Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2025

Putting older products through markdowns might not necessarily be the trigger [either], as customers want a quality product. Landlords are not coming to reality with where the market is at the moment. Forever News Pavone raised another lingering pandemic-related cost increase rental rates on commercial properties.

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Promotions Finance Markdowns Drop-Shipping 130

Retail Focus

JUNE 3, 2021

As other sectors, including travel and hospitality, experienced online commerce surges, the retail market shifted at a more leisurely pace. Fortunately, there is well-established, proven science-based technology that enables retailers to offer carefully crafted prices, promotions and markdowns in online as well as brick-and-mortar channels.

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Markdowns Promotions Shopping Planning 200

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

Consumer 246

Consumer Markdowns Planning Shopping 246

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“With COVID and recent market dynamics, tracking variable costs in real time becomes even more important. “Shopper behavior is also less predictable today, requiring more creative experimentation in merchandising and marketing. .

Markdowns 251

Markdowns Fulfillment Shipping Marketing Spend 251

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In addition, the retailer is revising its planned same-store sales growth of 1.0% Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 31.1% in Q2 2023, down from 32.3% in Q2 2022. to 5.0%, but is now predicting a more conservative growth rate of 1.3% to a range of -1.0% to 1.0%. billion and $1.7

Markdowns 264

Markdowns Apparel Planning Consumer 264

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When it came to inventory planning and optimization, stores were planned, allocated and/or replenished, and transacted with their customers entirely separately from the digital channel. This last, critical element (markdown avoidance) is the least fully adopted technique across the retail landscape today.

Fulfillment 286

Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Shipping Markdowns 286

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Navigating holiday retail pricing strategies during times of economic uncertainty requires a delicate balance between reacting to market conditions and maintaining profitability. Optimize Seasonal Promotion Plans Seasonal promotions are a staple in retail, but not all promotions are created equal.

Promotions 147

Promotions Markdowns Planning Retailing Pricing 147

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?

Planning 41

Planning Markdowns Marketing Consumer 41

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

So it could be markdown optimization or customer analytics or supply chain or assortment and merchandising — there are a lot of use cases that retailers tend to need. Retailers can then run “what if” simulations, calibrate demand forecasting, improve inventory planning, formulate strategies for supply chain segmentation and more.

Merchant Services 290

Merchant Services Markdowns Store Operations Planning 290

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Now that supply chains have stabilized, Target is focusing its investments on areas that will help it compete in an increasingly tight market. We were competitive but measured in our promotions, took strategic markdowns and intentionally did not chase unprofitable sales. during Q4, but they were up 0.6%

Markdowns 311

Markdowns Operating Expenses Department Stores Planning 311

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

The company is looking to pivot Journeys to an off-mall strategy, with 13 locations out of a planned 25 already open. This was attributed to increased markdowns at Journeys offsetting an otherwise normalized promotional environment, which led to improved margins at the other businesses. “We Genesco’s gross margin was 47.3% in Q1 2023.

Location 243

Location Markdowns Accounting Promotions 243

Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

You’ll probably have to adjust margins to implement this model effectively, and it’s likely that the ‘better’ offer will end up being the largest seller, so plan your orders accordingly. Tread carefully because markdowns will bite hard if you misjudge stock weights. And you’ll need a pre-planned mechanism to achieve that.

Department Stores 246

Department Stores Markdowns Boutique Supermarket 246

Retail Adventures

DECEMBER 1, 2024

It’s December, so we know that you have already made a list and checked it twice, but here’s a refresher, just in case… EVENTS ARE ESSENTIAL Customers need a reason to visit your store so plan on having at least one major and two minor in-store events in December. MASTER MARKDOWNS Plan now for your post-holiday markdowns.

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Markdowns Cross Merchandising Returns Checkout 52

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This was especially evident on Black Friday, when many merchants offered steep markdowns to compete. With the right planning and foresight, retailers that prioritize bot defense will increase their competitiveness while reducing their risk and operating costs. Neil Cohen is Chief Marketing Officer at Kasada.

Merchant Services 306

Merchant Services Payment Services Accounting Checkout 306

Wiser

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Promotions influence shopper behavior , and consumers are conditioned to search for the best deals and prioritize brands and retailers who markdown products more often than the competition. Examples of TPRs include the standard dollars-off markdown, limited-time coupons, contests, rebates, and more.

Markdowns 147

Markdowns Promotions Consumer Planning 147

Retalon

MARCH 21, 2025

AOP meaning – Annual Operating Plan, is a comprehensive strategic plan that outlines a companys financial goals, key initiatives, and operational tactics for the upcoming fiscal year. For retailers, an AOP serves as a central planning tool that drives alignment across departments and informs high-level decisions.

Markdowns 41

Markdowns Finance Promotions Planning 41

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I’m an avid runner so naturally I’ve made this analogy, and it’s a great one to describe to retailers who are mired in the minutiae of pricing — especially as the market fluctuates in year two of the pandemic while Amazon makes a different move to any SKU multiple times a day and the supply chain is riddled with hiccups in every link of the chain.

Retailing Pricing 246

Retailing Pricing Markdowns Accounting Outdoor 246

Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2024

LVMH-owned beauty giant Sephora is reportedly carrying out a significant workforce reduction in China, a move aimed at mitigating financial losses in the challenging market. The company plans to lay off approximately 4000 employees, which represents 10 per cent of Sephora China’s total workforce.

Markdowns 147

Markdowns Promotions Marketing Consumer 147

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.

Drop-Shipping 200

Drop-Shipping Merchant Services Fulfillment Shipping 200

Wiser

JULY 19, 2017

The 4 P’s; product, placement, price, and promotions are basic components of a marketing plan. In a retail setting, marketing and merchandising teams decide on the 4 P’s. Optimizing product assortment to meet customer demands with the perfect product mix will maximize market share and profits. Pricing.

Marketing 84

Marketing Promotions Markdowns Advertising 84

Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2022

With this next generation of barcodes, there’s a real opportunity to connect with consumers in ways we haven’t before,” explained Richard Jones, chief marketing officer at GS1. At Woolworths, we plan to build on the potential of these barcodes to offer customers valuable information on provenance, quality and sustainability.

Markdowns 130

Markdowns Point of Sale Inventory Management Supermarket 130

Wiser

MARCH 14, 2025

Their days are a flood of supplier negotiations, promotional planning, and cross-functional meetingsall demanding swift, strategic decision-making. Additionally, they oversee promotional strategies, ensuring that discounts and marketing initiatives align with both retailer objectives and supplier funding.

Management 78

Management Inventory Turnover Promotions Markdowns 78

Wiser

JULY 27, 2021

Is it excellent marketing? You’ve got marketing and sales, product, customer support, category management , and many other roles that all tie into brand management. This position focuses on protecting a brand’s presence in the market. Guardians can also help make money by building up a brand in the market.

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Markdowns Marketing Management Advertising 158

Wiser

APRIL 13, 2021

You also control the assortment, the marketing, the sales funnel, and everything else. Amazon is known for having the lowest-in-the-market prices, and sellers here are expected to be priced low as well. Selling via your own website can open up more opportunities for you to get creative with marketing. Use Value-Based Pricing.

Markdowns 148

Markdowns Promotions Drop-Shipping Advertising 148

Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

Through a combination of advanced predictive analytics to precisely tailor its product offerings and a successful leveraging of its social media community, the company has carved out a small but steadily growing niche in the highly competitive athleisure market. What’s next for Halara?

Markdowns 130

Markdowns Wholesale Planning Consumer 130

Retalon

APRIL 25, 2017

Getting your product pricing right is absolutely critical to customer cross-channel experience, but the promise of unified price, promotion and markdown optimization is hard to achieve. In this report: Market Definition. Market Description. Market Direction. Market Analysis. Market Introduction.

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Markdowns Promotions Inventory Management Planning 32

Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

Some of your variable expenses like marketing come under scrutiny. One of the concerns analysts have about the current market is that some retail brands are getting over-inventoried, or overstocked. We spoke with customers, watched them shop and planned accordingly. Of course, we also had a very stringent focus on expenses.

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Drop-Shipping Markdowns Management Shipping 130

Retail Smart Guys

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Challenge : Excess inventory eats into profits through markdowns, while understocking risks disappointing customers. The Solution : Retail Smart Guys can help you maintain optimal inventory levels by providing a detailed monthly plan for the next 12 months.

Markdowns 75

Markdowns Inventory Management Planning Management 75

Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

The software uses AI to help a retailer plan the introduction of new stock into a store and manage the pricing levels across its shelf life. Inventory is the second largest controllable expense and retailers are reporting back an improvement in markdown reduction losses of as much as 50 per cent through using the software to manage planning.

Loss Prevention 147

Loss Prevention Shrinkage Inventory Management Markdowns 147

Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2023

With GenAI, marketers can create content that will resonate with a specific individual. GenAI can adapt pricing strategies and offers to customers by analysing market data, competitive pricing and consumer behaviour. Airlines have been doing this for years. GenAI is also transforming inventory management.

Markdowns 130

Markdowns Inventory Management Marketing Promotions 130

Wiser

AUGUST 25, 2020

Make sure everyone knows the plan—and is able to execute that plan—to ensure that you’ve got merchandiser support when you need it. 4: Use Promotions and Markdowns to Move Seasonal Inventory. We recommend using promotions and markdowns to move that inventory quickly. 5: Lean Into Omnichannel Retail.

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Markdowns Payment Services Promotions Drop-Shipping 120