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Three key inventory strategies Adidas uses to stay ahead

Inside Retail

Last year, retailers worldwide grappled with stockouts, overstocking, and shrinkage. We use it across multiple regions, like greater China, and emerging markets in Latin America. This year, the challenge remains just as pressing. Lost sales, frustrated customers, and weakened brand loyalty are all at stake.

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The Rise of Micro Markets in Airports

Retail TouchPoints

Micro markets are one of the key self-service options that are becoming increasingly popular in airports. Micro markets also offer simple and secure payment options, allowing tourists to pay with their credit card and not have to worry about taking out or exchanging cash. Before relocating to Hunt Valley, Md.

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How retailers can combat shrink and create an enjoyable shopping experience

Inside Retail

Retailers face continual challenges with increasingly sophisticated shoplifters causing in-store ‘shrinkage’. The FoxTag reduces theft by up to 60 per cent when compared to traditional security tags available in the market. Retail profitability can be critically impacted through stock loss with inferior or outdated protection systems.

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The productivity revolution: Transforming retail operations to combat inflation

Inside Retail

Inflation and market pressures are reshaping the retail landscape, demanding innovative approaches to thrive. Market share: +2.2 Shrinkage: -15 per cent. In a competitive market, those who do more with less and do it better win. Sales: +25 per cent. Stockouts: -21 per cent. Costs: -15 per cent.

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99 Cents Only to Close All 371 Locations, Hold Liquidation Sale in Business Wind-Down

Retail TouchPoints

The demise of 99 Cents Only points to a larger weakness in the dollar-store category, Brad Thomas, Equity Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets told Yahoo Finance , pointing to Dollar Tree ’s plans to close nearly 1,000 locations over the next several years.

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Sick of hearing about AI? The key is understanding how to make it work for you

Inside Retail

It’s anticipated that the global AI retail market will soar past A$36 billion by 2028 and exceed A$70 billion by 2032, highlighting its growing importance and undeniable impact. Personalised recommendations: You can tailor marketing and product suggestions based on purchase history and browsing behaviour.

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How 5G Will Power a New Retail Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The increased bandwidth from 5G provides 360-degree visibility across the entire supply chain, removing much of the friction from existing processes and reducing losses such as inventory shrinkage. He is a proven leader of product marketing, product management solutions and pre-sales teams.