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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Sam’s Club Adds Inventory Management Functions to In-Store Cleaning Robots

Retail TouchPoints

“Sam’s Club is hyper focused on making sure our members have a seamless shopping experience, so any time-saving innovation we can implement is significant,” said Todd Garner, VP of In Club Product Management at Sam’s Club in a statement. “By This intelligence allows us to proactively manage our clubs in an efficient manner.

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The Click Before the Brick: How Digital Shapes Shopping

Retail Focus

It changes how we communicate, work, and shop – often before setting foot inside a store! This phenomenon is known as “The Click Before the Brick,” where digital presence shapes our shopping experiences. Online stores and marketplaces have made it possible to shop from the comfort of your home.

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7 Tips for Wholesale Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

consumers have been pulling back on clothing and durable goods as soaring inflation raises the cost of food and basic items. Wholesale inventory bloat, combined with a softening demand in the economy, is taking its toll on cash flow and earnings at retailers. . Donate Excess Inventory. Liquidate Excess Inventory.

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How to Revolutionize Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

Next-generation analytical and planning tools interpret vast volumes of data so that retailers can predict and react to disruptions before they affect inventory levels. COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated a shift to online shopping that was already well underway. Common Inventory Management Headaches. by Paula Biste.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

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Solving the Shopping Mall ‘Identity Crisis’ with Community Data and Careful Curation

Retail TouchPoints

Malls were once the nucleus of “shopping culture.” But many shopping malls have endured an identity crisis. However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. Looking at communities and environments through this anthropological lens can help ensure that spaces align with consumer needs and expectations.

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