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How Retailers Overcome Challenges of Seasonal Demand

365 Retail

There are clear instances when certain products become hot commodities with surging sales while others drop into relative obscurity. COVID-19 Restrictions The pandemic caused unexpected and seismic shifts, with homeware and fitness equipment sales surging while sales of evening wear dropped due to lockdowns.

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Is unified commerce the new holy grail?

Inside Retail

Unified commerce is the new holy grail for retailers, promising previously unheard-of levels of customer insights and control over all elements of sales and inventory management. Smarter inventory management enabled by unified commerce allows stores to resell the item or return it to the warehouse. Endless aisle.

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