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Why Nike’s China rebound is still up in the air

Inside Retail

That’s particularly true of the athletic footwear and apparel business in a growth market like China, where there are a lot of new entrants and the early movers are beginning to seriously sweat the competition.

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Walmart cuts jobs at headquarters

Mass Relators

The increasing levels of food and fuel inflation are affecting how customers spend and, while we’ve made good progress clearing hardline categories, apparel in Walmart U.S. is requiring more markdown dollars. The post Walmart cuts jobs at headquarters appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers.

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Off-Price Quarterly Results Showcase Benefits Of ‘Essential Retailer’ Status

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer saw increases in consumables, seasonal home products and apparel, with the company attributing this growth to COVID-19’s impact on consumer behavior. Dollar Tree also increased payroll costs due to worker bonuses, but the growth was offset by reduced operating and corporate expenses, occupancy costs and advertising.

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Mi9 Retail and Planalytics Partner to Improve Demand Forecasting Accuracy and Increase Profitability for Retailers by Incorporating Weather Analytics

M19 Retail

carrying costs, markdowns, shrink, etc.). Several leading global retailers in the fashion/apparel and cosmetics verticals have already decided to take advantage of this partnership and incorporate weather-driven in their existing Mi9 Retail environments. About Mi9 Retail. Learn more by visiting www.planalytics.com. Recent Posts.

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How to Forecast Demand in Retail (2020)

Retalon

Inventory — even above real estate, merchandising or advertising — is the biggest investment retailers make. Customers’ constantly-shifting color preferences will influence the demand for apparel. Apparel retailers also need to understand optimal size distributions for fashion products.

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11 Things to Do RIGHT NOW to get Your Store ready for Holiday 2022

Retail Adventures

Increase your advertising and marketing efforts. How you advertise and market your store should also increase during the Holiday selling season. It can be a special advertisement, gift ideas or even POP materials from a vendor. Be prepared for markdowns and returns. Your monthly newsletter is important, too.

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15 Things to Do RIGHT NOW to Get Your Store Ready for Holiday 2020

Retail Adventures

Increase your advertising and marketing efforts. How you advertise and market your store should also increase during the Holiday selling season. It can be a special advertisement, gift ideas or even POP materials from a vendor. Be prepared for markdowns and returns. Your monthly newsletter is important, too.