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7 Expert Tips Guaranteed to Reduce Inventory Costs (2020)

Retalon

And at the end of the sales season (or at the end of a product’s lifecycle), markdowns you set to clear out excess inventory can easily wipe out the product’s lifecycle profitability. They quickly learn to time their purchases for the inevitable markdowns rather than buying products during the main lifecycle.

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Want to Know the Holiday Season’s Top Trends? Look at Back-to-School for Insight

Retail TouchPoints

A recent Shopkick survey proposes that these behaviors are likely to continue through the holiday season: 22% of consumers plan to shop for the holiday well ahead of schedule and 25% even plan to finish their shopping by Thanksgiving, which historically has been the “official kick off” of the holiday shopping season.

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How to Forecast Demand in Retail (2020)

Retalon

But to make sure you’re focused on the right question, we need to clear up to major misconceptions with demand forecasting: Sales forecasting vs. demand forecasting Forecast vs. plan. Demand Forecast vs. Demand Plan. People often use demand planning and demand forecasting interchangeably. Sales Forecast vs. Demand Forecast.

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More recessions lessons from Greenlit Brands, Camilla, Super Retail

Inside Retail

We spoke with customers, watched them shop and planned accordingly. With liquidity being key, we knew that if the product was not selling now, it would not sell in November, being summer, so we had to take the markdowns and be ruthless. Equally, keeping all financial stakeholders informed and on side with plans. Cash is king.

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Dollar General posts net sales gain in Q4

Mass Relators

increase in fiscal 2020. Overall, we are excited about our plans for 2022, as we look to further differentiate Dollar General from the rest of the retail landscape, while delivering long-term sustainable growth and value for our shareholders.”. billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Your Store has Reopened, Now What?

Retail Adventures

We will still have a Black Friday and Holiday 2020 and you have to be prepared. Plan In-Store Events & Promotions: You have brick and mortar stores, online retailers, TV, catalogs, and more coming at you from all sides, all vying for the customers’ attention. Plan each event, buy featured product, and get your team involved.

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6 Ideas to Get Your Fair Share of Sales

Retail Adventures

Continue to Plan Events & Promotions: You have competition coming at you from all sides, all vying for the customers’ attention. Think about the upcoming holidays and plan for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Holiday 2020. Plan each event, buy product for them, and get your team involved. Start here: 1.