Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are several economic factors playing havoc with consumers and business operations that are likely to persist into 2024. Consumer sentiment remains low as households stagger under higher costs of living and interest rates. This instability, together with increased gas and energy prices, has affected shipping costs.

Inventory Turnover 147

Inventory Turnover Supply Chain Management Customer Retention Inventory Management 147

Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Payroll Processing Handling payroll intricacies can be time-consuming and complex for retailers. This leads to improved inventory turnover and reduced instances of overstock or stockouts.

Loss Prevention 130

Loss Prevention Inventory Management Inventory Turnover Shrinkage 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. Product substitution capabilities ensure they can respond to demand shifts, consumer trends and emerging technologies.

Customer Experience 249

Customer Experience Inventory Management Fulfillment Inventory Turnover 249

Rangeme

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers have had to grapple with COVID-19 and digital transformation, now they must also manage reduced capacity along the global supply chain, hampering holiday sales success. Shipping delays. Today’s top supply chain risks. Source: SEI. 2 Unglesbee, Ben. 2 Unglesbee, Ben.

Dead-Stock 52

Dead-Stock Shipping Beauty and Health Inventory Turnover 52

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Offering discounts and promotions are effective methods for moving stagnant inventory through the purchase cycle. Utilize drop shipments to avoid excess inventory on hand – Drop-shipping products allow you transfer customer orders directly to the manufacturer.

Inventory Management 92

Inventory Management Management Inventory Turnover Drop-Shipping 92

Retalon

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Price elasticity of demand, meaning the effect that a set price will have on demand, is an important consideration when setting prices, running promotions, or markdowns. When Inventory is proactively allocated among locations to meet demand, customers are not repeatedly met with empty shelves pushing them to other retailers.

Markdowns 41

Markdowns Inventory Turnover Fulfillment Accounting 41