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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

The consequences of out-of-stocks are severe, from losing profits to losing customers, and inevitably market share. The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost. This means they can’t markdown their products without devaluing the brand.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. It wasn’t until a little over 10 years after Zara showed up in America did H&M open its first store 2000.

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Putting an End to the $50B Overstock Problem with Advanced Analytics

Retalon

The consequences of out-of-stocks are severe, from losing profits to losing customers, and inevitably market share. The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost. This means they can’t markdown their products without devaluing the brand.

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7 Indicators You’re Managing Bad Inventory (and How to Fix It)

Retalon

Drastic Markdowns. Last minute markdowns that offload stock at a loss. Inventory storage, overstock management, ROI lost to markdowns, even lost sales due to stockouts, are all tangible costs of bad inventory. Accounting for all relevant factors requires advanced mathematics and powerful computing. .

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How to Get Results from your Big Data with Retail AI

Retalon

Businesses collect more data than ever before and from every aspect of the supply and demand chain—logistics; vendor compliancy/lead times; POS data; inventory levels; traffic cameras; prices; markdowns; consumer behavior; demand forecasts; and more. Retalon Predictive Analytics 18 June, 2019 "/>. Analysts generated more reports.

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5 Vital Considerations for Big Data Analytics in Retail

Retalon

Prices (markdowns, promotions, competitor prices, etc.). Because retailers can’t afford to lose money because inventory purchases didn’t account for future promotions, business leaders imposed processes to keep everyone on the same page. POS data (sales, returns, etc.). Inventory levels (store, warehouse, distribution centers).

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Personalization vs. Consistency in the Retail Customer Experience

Retalon

Consider high-end fashion labels like Louis Vuitton that simply refuse to undercut premium pricing or even offer any markdowns. The upside is, loyal customers may be more favorable toward product recommendations that take their personal preferences into account. This is the level of exclusivity their customers expect and prefer.