Retalon

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Fewer markdowns. Essentially, OTB is a purchasing plan which takes into account current inventory levels and projected sales for a set time period. Where you expect to finish is your closing inventory plus your planned sales and markdowns. Everyone from your buyers and planners to your finance team should be on the same page.

Markdowns 41

Markdowns Inventory Turnover Accounting Planning 41

Retalon

AUGUST 2, 2019

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).

Merchant Services 32

Merchant Services Fulfillment Accounting Markdowns 32

Retalon

AUGUST 16, 2019

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.

Fulfillment 32

Fulfillment Customer Experience Markdowns Consumer 32

Retalon

AUGUST 16, 2019

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.

Customer Experience 32

Customer Experience Fulfillment Markdowns Consumer 32

Retail Smart Guys

JANUARY 28, 2023

Going over your inventory, finances, open-to-buy planning, etc., Well, this can be true if you are not using the right approach in handling multi-store accounts. Aside from that, you can evaluate over-performing and under-performing stores, which can help balance your finances well.

Planning 52

Planning Markdowns Finance Location 52

Retail Smart Guys

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Going over your inventory, finances, open-to-buy planning, etc., Well, this can be true if you are not using the right approach in handling multi-store accounts. Aside from that, you can evaluate over-performing and under-performing stores, which can help balance your finances well.

Planning 40

Planning Markdowns Finance Location 40

Retalon

JUNE 18, 2019

The math needed to account for these effects is hard enough. Keep in mind that promotions are not the same part of a product’s pricing lifecycle as Markdowns. In contrast, markdowns are permanent changes designed to clear inventories at the season’s end. Financing promotions can change a customer’s mental math.

Promotions 32

Promotions Markdowns Payment Services Inventory Management 32