Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

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. We were competitive but measured in our promotions, took strategic markdowns and intentionally did not chase unprofitable sales. during Q4, but they were up 0.6%

Markdowns

Retail Dive

JULY 9, 2025

Dive Brief: Amid efforts to recapture market share, Lululemon is increasing markdown activity at “alarming rates” alongside strategic merchandise shifts that pose a risk to earnings, according to a Wednesday research note from Jefferies analysts shared with Retail Dive. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Please select at least one newsletter.

Markdowns

Retail Dive

JULY 24, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of shoppers plan to buy their back-to-school items from discount stores, followed by Amazon (57%) and dollar stores or variety retailers (42%), the survey found. Dive Insight: As consumers brace for a surge in back-to-school prices, they’re hunting for bargains at promotional events. Here’s why.

Payment Services

Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

After Forever 21 opened its first store in 1984 in the United States fast fashion started to gain in popularity. It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. Large stores are inherently risky. Riley Rose stores became a money losing venture. billion in 2019.

Fast Fashion

Retail Dive

JULY 11, 2025

Published July 11, 2025 Daphne Howland Senior Reporter post share post print email license The most recent chapter in Levi's marketing tie-up with Beyoncé features the superstar in a roadside diner setting, "where timeless style meets undeniable confidence. By Nate Delesline III • Feb. You can unsubscribe at anytime. TechTarget, Inc.s

Markdowns

Retail Dive

JULY 10, 2025

You can unsubscribe at anytime. However, ultra-luxury items, jewelry, apparel and eyewear are expected to remain strong, according to the report. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter. By Nate Delesline III • Feb. Registered in England and Wales. TechTarget, Inc.s

Department Stores

Retail Dive

JULY 10, 2025

consumers by Partner Centric shows that TikTok is only one of the social media platforms where people are making purchases. consumer spends around $40 a month on TikTok Shop, according to PartnerCentric. consumers, outpacing QVC, HSN, Facebook Live and Instagram Live. You can unsubscribe at anytime. A survey of U.S.

Payment Services

Retail Dive

JULY 10, 2025

Dive Insight: Generative AI has dominated the retail landscape with its various use cases from content creation to consumer-facing tools and more. The shopping journey has become far more automated than some consumers may prefer. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required.

Payment Services

Retail Dive

JULY 10, 2025

While Ulta saw improvement in Q1 in stores that got hit by competitive openings, the broader consumer environment is still a threat to the space and executives warned that Ulta is not “immune” to those challenges. You can unsubscribe at anytime. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. TechTarget, Inc.s

Department Stores

Retail Dive

JULY 28, 2025

Brand Elverston Loss prevention specialist, Elverston Consulting “Retalers cut a lot of non-essential personnel, and one of the first groups of people they cut were the perpetual inventory, day-to-day count keepers, the folks that scan the store and keep count,” Custer said. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Registered in England and Wales.

Loss Prevention

Retalon

JANUARY 7, 2021

With seasonal product life-cycles becoming ever shorter, retailers need more strategic and granular ways to plan their seasonal assortments so they can maximize revenue while minimizing markdowns. Some of these factors include: Pricing Consumer preferences Competitors Events Promotions Vendors Logistics etc.

Markdowns

Retail Dive

JULY 25, 2025

Deep Dive Podcasts Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Operations Marketing Technology DTC Distressed Retail Department Stores Executives Financial News Trends E-Commerce An article from Column The Weekly Closeout: Phlur gets acquired and American Eagle’s stock soars The fragrance brand is being sold to private equity.

Markdowns

Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That means if there is slow moving merchandise the retailer doesn’t have to worry about taking markdowns to sell the inventory. Many retailers have found that having a strong digital business goes hand in hand with a strong store network. 57% of Amazon’s unit sales in come from third party sellers on its platform. "Our

Drop-Shipping

Retalon

JUNE 10, 2020

Therefore, it’s vital to create your own pricing rules and thresholds (discounts limited to certain product classes, maximum clearance markdowns, etc.) Demand is the total consumer desire to purchase a specific product. Discover how Retalon automatically forecasts Product Life Cycles for every store / SKU combination.

Planning

Retalon

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This process is not only time-consuming but also increases the risk of outdated information influencing critical decisions. High risk of human error Manual planning processes are time-consuming and prone to mistakes, leading to lost sales opportunities and excess inventory. Moreover, spreadsheets lack the ability to scale effectively.

Planning

Retail Dive

JULY 9, 2025

Following the recent integration of the Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus Stores team within our Commercial function, we are well positioned to capture opportunities to maximize growth and better serve our customers and partners as we redefine luxury retail,” the spokesperson said. You can unsubscribe at anytime. TechTarget, Inc.s

Department Stores

Retail Dive

JULY 14, 2025

Dive Insight: American Eagle is gearing up for the crucial back-to-school shopping season through its partnership with Snapchat to reach target Gen Z consumers. consumers during the season is expected to rise 3.3% The move also signals how brick-and-mortar strategies are shifting to better engage digital-first consumers.

Shopping

Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

With the average dress size in the United States falling between a size 16 and size 18 , not catering to consumers that wear larger sizes leaves money on the table. Many direct-to-consumer brands wait a while before moving into brick-and-mortar retail before realizing years later that selling offline presents a bigger opportunity.

Apparel

Retail Dive

JULY 10, 2025

consumers are already shifting their spending habits due to tariffs. Among the factors retailers need to consider are whether to pass the price increases on to consumers, how high they should raise their prices and if they need to adjust their product assortment, according to analysts. Dive Insight: U.S. By Cara Salpini • Nov.

Consumer

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAY 29, 2025

trillion in 2025, fueled by digital innovation and evolving consumer demands. Dynamic Pricing and Markdown Optimization Setting the price too high will drive away customers while setting it too low will erode your profits. It also suggests markdowns that clear slow-moving stockwithout hurting margins. retail sales to hit $5.42

Dead-Stock

Retail Dive

JULY 7, 2025

Cost accounting is also more accurate because it leverages the actual cost of inventory, according to Mike Sansone, partner in Kearney’s consumer practice. A century ago this was a brilliant formula for pencil-and-paper estimates of inventory and margins, as merchandise flowed in and out of stores. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Accounting