Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

at its flagship banner and up 5.8% at Family Dollar stores, but even discounters are facing cautious consumer spending and employee pay raises that aren’t expected to pay off for some time. at its flagship banner and up 5.8% Beauty sales were a bright point at both businesses. during Q4, but they were up 0.6%

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Retalon

MARCH 21, 2025

Promotional calendars: Planning key campaigns, promotions, and markdown events throughout the year to drive sales and clear seasonal inventory. Labor and operational expenses: Budgeting for staffing, logistics, and other operational costs that support forecasted sales and initiatives. trillion annually.

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Retail Smart Guys

MARCH 15, 2023

It is not enough to keep filling up your stores, as it can only result in heavy markdowns, slow inventory turnover, higher operating costs, and disruptions to cash flow. 4 Monitor your operating expenses You can have a strong marketing strategy, yet this will be ineffective if your operating expenses are above the roof.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 16, 2022

with member count at an all-time high. Consolidated gross profit rate declined 132 basis points, primarily due to markdowns and mix of sales in the U.S., and an inflation-related LIFO charge at Sam’s Club. Other highlights from Walmart’s quarterly results: Sam’s Club comp sales increased 9.5%, and 17.2%

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Buckle up as we look at those implications. Brick-and-mortar stores, already under pressure from e-commerce, will struggle to stay open with higher operational expenses. So, breathe out, and lets have a look at the solutions out there for retailers bracing themselves for the tariff storm. Okay, okay!

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