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How retail COOs are pursuing a seamless supply chain

Inside Retail

For apparel retailer Shona Joy, the last 12 months were focused on improving the traceability and transparency of its supply chain, as well as improving its customer journey. Ibanez cautions that once a high level of efficiency is reached within the existing supply chain, further cost reductions often require investment.

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Innovative Fashion Business Ideas to Inspire Your Next Venture

Small Biz Trends

Online Fashion Retail Consider starting a niche online clothing store, focusing on a specific segment like sustainable fashion or plus-size apparel. Supply Chain Management : Sourcing materials and managing production require careful planning.

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Retail Management Software – The Complete Guide for 2025

I Vend

Pharmacies and optical retailers need to manage dispensing functionality alongside standard retail transactions. Apparel and fashion retailers manage size and color variations, as well as seasonal collections. Hardware stores need to manage bulk sales and special-order items.

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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

70 per cent of C&R leaders see AI transforming their business through customer analysis and personalisation,demand forecasting, supply-chain management, and marketing content generation. Most retailers are embracing (or intend to embrace) generative AI.

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AOP Meaning in Modern Retail

Retalon

It serves as a strategic anchor that helps retailers: Align on Financial Goals and KPIs With multiple teamsfinance, merchandising, marketing, supply chainworking toward shared goals, the AOP ensures everyone is rowing in the same direction. This alignment is key to consistent execution across the business.

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Top Import Export Business Ideas for Thriving in Global Trade

Small Biz Trends

Fashion and Apparel Entering the fashion and apparel sector involves importing trending garments and accessories. Efficient supply chain management plays a crucial role in your operations. Promising sectors include electronics and gadgets, fashion and apparel, and health and beauty products.

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Sustainability Update: eBay to Sell ‘Imperfect’ Apparel in UK, Adore Me Launches Sustainable Fashion Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Size-inclusive lingerie brand Adore Me has teamed up with the ECOfashion Corp and sustainable supply chain management platform Commonshare to launch a new curated marketplace featuring sustainable fashion brands — Sustainabl.com. Adore Me’s New Marketplace will Rate Products’ Sustainability Level. ”

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