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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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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