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As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes

Retail TouchPoints

Products that are sized 18 and above and available in the UK only account for 14% of the total market. From research to garment creation, fitting with body shape in mind, marketing, in-store and online customer service, size-inclusive representation needs to be present at a decision-making level within the fashion industry,” Marci added.

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The Order Fulfillment Process in 2022 and Beyond

Retalon

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In fact, the best order fulfillment processes become sources of revenue, profit, and even customer loyalty.

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11 Steps to Shopping Your Competition

Retail Adventures

When the associates return, have them to document their visits, breaking down everything they experienced in each area of the store. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes. After each comment ask, “How did it feel?” Is coverage adequate?

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How to Shop Your Competition

Retail Adventures

When the associates return, ask them to document their visits, breaking down everything they experienced in each area of the store. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes. After each comment ask, “How did it feel?”

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5 Vital Considerations for Big Data Analytics in Retail

Retalon

Retail businesses collect more data than ever before, and from every aspect of the supply chain, including: Logistics data (vendor compliance, lead times, etc.). POS data (sales, returns, etc.). Prices (markdowns, promotions, competitor prices, etc.). Merchants and inventory managers attended more co-planning meetings.