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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer has seen digital sales shift away from next-day deliveries, which now account for just 18.2% of orders, toward two -day or later windows, which account for 80%. Another key challenge for Hot Topic’s inventory management system is ensuring its BOPIS options run smoothly even as it fulfills orders across multiple channels.

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4 Top Inventory Management Techniques and Best Practices

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? What are the inventory management best practices? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. Do you have enough stock on hand?

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“I joke that I was (and still am) winging it”: Meshki’s Damien Park-Neilson

Inside Retail

This experience led to a role in sales and account management, helping retailers solve fulfilment challenges, sparking my passion for the industry. It’s been a gamechanger, not only for our end-mile and fulfilment but also for my approach to inventory management, customer support and data.

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How independent eCommerce retailers can optimise stock inventory management during peak

365 Retail

According to Google, online sales throughout November and December can account for up to 30% of a company’s annual sales, while peak shopping dates such as Black Friday deliver upwards of three times more traffic for online retailers. Minimising disruption during peak. The power of automation .

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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

Retail TouchPoints

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Can you fulfill the orders in a timely manner?

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6 Logistics Metrics that Determine a Brand’s Holiday Success or Struggle 

Retail TouchPoints

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. Retail supply chains account for an estimated 25% of global emissions , mainly through scope 3. 1: Demand forecasting.

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Different Things to Consider Outsourcing in Your Retail Business (and Why)

Retail Focus

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Third-party logistic experts possess the infrastructure, expertise, and technology required to handle outsourcing order fulfillment with precision.