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Stockouts Are Costing You Money

Independent Retailer

In 2004, the Harvard Business Review interviewed over 70,000 shoppers to find out how they react to a stockout. Nine percent of customers decided simply not to purchase at all, while 15 percent of consumers pushed off the purchase decision. Since 2004, stockouts have only become worse for retailers.

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Retail Assist X Retail Technology Show 2023

Retail Assist

Persistent challenges such as increased competition, changing customer preferences, and supply chain disruptions were met with various innovations such as AI-powered inventory management systems, personalised marketing strategies, and blockchain-based supply chain platforms.