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Good, better, best: How Myer is winning during the ‘shift to thrift’

Inside Retail

Last month, the department store reported its highest interim profit since 2014. Tread carefully because markdowns will bite hard if you misjudge stock weights. It worked for the House of Fraser in the UK when King was running the show over there during the GFC, and it looks to be working for Myer.

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From Barcodes to Bytes: Retailers Prepare for Next-Generation UPC

Retail TouchPoints

And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process. Walmart mandated that its suppliers put it on products by 2022, which has made a big impact on RFID adoption. Doesn’t that sound amazing?!

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

If you can’t move all of the inventory then markdowns are required which eats into sales per sq. In 2014 Forever 21 opened F21 Red which sells even cheaper basics targeted at the whole family. Large stores are inherently risky. and ultimately profitability. Not enough focus on the core business. or a t-shirt for less than $4.00.

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Shane Co. Increases Sales by 20% While Significantly Reducing Inventory

Retalon

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2014. ” Retalon’s Assortment Diversification solution is part of the integrated platform designed to effectively manage inventory, build executable merchandise and assortment plans and optimize price and markdown strategies for retail businesses. “Shane Co.’s ” About Retalon.

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Shane Co. Increases Sales by 20% While Significantly Reducing Inventory

Retalon

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2014. ” Retalon’s Assortment Diversification solution is part of the integrated platform designed to effectively manage inventory, build executable merchandise and assortment plans and optimize price and markdown strategies for retail businesses. “Shane Co.’s ” About Retalon.

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How RFID Powers Retail: Past, Present and Future

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, according to a recent Accenture study , 92% of the 50 North American retailers surveyed said they are either piloting RFID or have reached full adoption, up from 34% in 2014. This helps a retailer maximize full price sales opportunities and reduce markdowns. RFID captures all inventory in-store and online.