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The Future of Retail in the New Era of Risk

Retail Prophet

The result is slow turns, deep markdowns, write-offs, and heaps of dead stock in warehouses, much of which eventually becomes landfill. The myopic focus on low price has lead to an epidemic of markdowns and dead stock. The apparel industry is responsible for 10 percent of global emissions.

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5 Ways Agentic AI Is Powering Smarter Retail Operations

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Whether you’re in apparel, footwear, jewelry, or home goods, agentic AI is redefining how retail works in 2025 and beyond. This reduces overstocking and avoids lost sales due to out-of-stock issues. It also suggests markdowns that clear slow-moving stockwithout hurting margins.

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From Seasons to Seconds: Assortment Planning in the Age of Microtrends

Retalon

The results are familiar: too much of the wrong product, not enough of the right one, misalignment across channels, and increased dependence on markdowns to clear unsold stock. This is especially valuable in trend-sensitive categories like beauty, apparel, accessories, and consumer electronics.