Retalon

MAY 10, 2024

If you have ever planned a family budget, you will easily understand Open to Buy (OTB). There are two types of families in household budget planning: those who operate on a tight budget, where planning is essential, and those for whom purchasing what they like at the moment is a priority, with budgeting taking a back seat.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The systems are now being employed to manage volatility in demand and material shortages throughout the global supply chain.”.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

consumers have been pulling back on clothing and durable goods as soaring inflation raises the cost of food and basic items. This is why inventory management is key, especially as retailers look to deal with unsold merchandise after the holidays. Offer Promotions & Product Markdowns. Offer Promotions & Product Markdowns.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2022

In recent years, consumer awareness around sustainability has continued to grow, as shoppers are now demanding to know the origin of the products that they purchase. There are also other supply chain benefits for businesses including improved inventory management, recall readiness, sustainability, ethical sourcing and product authentication.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

So it could be markdown optimization or customer analytics or supply chain or assortment and merchandising — there are a lot of use cases that retailers tend to need. Retailers can then run “what if” simulations, calibrate demand forecasting, improve inventory planning, formulate strategies for supply chain segmentation and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Back-to-school surveys across the retail sector point to a strong season, spurred by pent-up consumer demand. Jeff Orschell, EY’s Americas Consumer Retail Leaders, noted that global data as well as the firm’s consumer research point to demand remaining elevated, despite the uncertainties.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? What are the inventory management best practices? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. Inventory management best practices enable you to run your business most effectively and profitably.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

All that combines to shift the mindset of consumers to what we call ‘mindful consumption’. You’ll probably have to adjust margins to implement this model effectively, and it’s likely that the ‘better’ offer will end up being the largest seller, so plan your orders accordingly. And you’ll need a pre-planned mechanism to achieve that.

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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. 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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

As consumers faced higher prices at the gas pump, grocery stores and other places, many cut back on their spending, increasing the competition among retailers. This was especially evident on Black Friday, when many merchants offered steep markdowns to compete. Inflation and the Incredible Shrinking Margin.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Promotions influence shopper behavior , and consumers are conditioned to search for the best deals and prioritize brands and retailers who markdown products more often than the competition. Examples of TPRs include the standard dollars-off markdown, limited-time coupons, contests, rebates, and more.

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Retalon

APRIL 25, 2017

Getting your product pricing right is absolutely critical to customer cross-channel experience, but the promise of unified price, promotion and markdown optimization is hard to achieve. The post Guide for Unified Price, Promotion and Markdown Optimization Applications appeared first on Retalon. In this report: Market Definition.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

UK consumers are turning their sustainability efforts towards resourceful consumption, reducing food waste to shop sustainably while keeping food bills down, according to the latest data from Retail Insight , the leading provider of store operations execution software. The latest data from WRAP suggests UK households throw away 4.5

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

Suppliers were going broke left, right and centre, so it was all about the efficient management of inventory. But the biggest risk is buying and the efficient management of our working capital. Of course, you also have to manage costs, but that’s always important. We also had a forensic focus on our inventory stock turn.

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Retail Design Solutions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This shift not only aims to reduce food waste but also offers retailers greater flexibility in offering discounts and influencing consumer behaviour. At RDS we embrace technology so let’s explore the rise of AI-driven digital pricing, its potential benefits, and the concerns it raises for both consumers and retailers.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Managing inventory becomes exponentially more complicated as a retailer grows; and often becomes an overwhelming challenge. Indicators you’re managing bad inventory. Drastic Markdowns. Last minute markdowns that offload stock at a loss. A high cost of overstock management. Bad inventory is an expensive problem.

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365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

Optimizing Inventory Management Proper inventory control is crucial for any retail business. However, manual methods are time-consuming and prone to errors. Enter smart inventory management systems. Advanced inventory management software integrates with point-of-sale systems, monitoring every sale and tracking stock levels.

Payment Services 52

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The key lies in using solutions that drive business intelligence forward, such as inventory planning and demand forecasting software. The lucky ones managed to balance stock levels reactively, replenishing a steady stream of their best-selling products as the orders came in; even successfully growing their business. by Jill Liliedahl.

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Retalon

JANUARY 7, 2021

Seasonal merchandise planning carries a unique challenge for retailers, as product life cycles are measured in weeks or even days. . This is a problem because retailers plan their inventory months in advance — having almost no window to react to out-of-stocks or an unexpected up-lift in demand.

Markdowns 41

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Retalon

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This overstock issue is not new, and retailers have tried to manage their unsold goods through donations and resellers, but there is simply too much inventory. Raw materials are destroyed, and a huge amount of energy is consumed when producing and moving products across the world. Billion in overstocks.

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Retail Minded

AUGUST 27, 2022

Locked down consumers, desperate for a. Locked down consumers, desperate for a. Stockouts were disastrous for retailers during the pandemic – up by 250% (Adobe, 2021) – and with 37% of consumers saying they’d simply shop elsewhere if they couldn’t find what. inventory’ by making additional markdowns across the board.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In addition to this timing variation, over 60% of shoppers plan to do their browsing online, yet 85% expect to buy at least one product in a store. In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? And don’t forget the shopper looking for that end-of-season deal.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The forecast of future sales demand informs almost all of the decisions a retailer makes throughout the product journey: Planning. 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. Let’s find out. Customer experience.

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M19 Retail

MARCH 22, 2021

MIAMI, FLORIDA, March 22, 2021 – Mi9 Retail, the number one vendor for tier one retailers (RIS 2021 Software LeaderBoard) that enables them to automate and optimize merchandise management and retail planning is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Planalytics, the leading provider of weather-informed demand analytics and insights.

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Wiser

APRIL 13, 2021

Value-based pricing is defined as using consumer and market research to set a price that aligns with shoppers’ perceived value of a product. Turn to Markdowns and Promotions. Furthermore, your website pricing approach should include markdowns and promotions. Plan for promotions to run at these times.

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Wiser

JULY 27, 2021

You’ve got marketing and sales, product, customer support, category management , and many other roles that all tie into brand management. Their work helps consumers associate a brand in a positive light, or connect the company to a niche, like premium, luxury, or budget. One such role is the brand guardian.

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Retalon

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But getting the biggest return on that investment, especially in today’s tough retail environment, requires a more nuanced, data-driven approach to inventory management than most retailers are used to. The way you manage the inventory investments for your stores, warehouses, and distribution centers determines your success as a retailer.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The pressure for transformation is coming from all sides, as consumers expect a more streamlined shopping experience, workers expect flexibility and modernity, and competitors like Amazon win more market share using cutting edge tech as their advantage. Digital transformation has changed the way consumers shop and how retailers operate.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This overstock issue is not new, and retailers have tried to manage their unsold goods through donations and resellers, but there is simply too much inventory. Raw materials are destroyed, and a huge amount of energy is consumed when producing and moving products across the world. Billion in overstocks. But why burn the inventory?

Markdowns 41

Markdowns Fast Fashion Consumer Accessories 41

Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

“The classic thing that happens when consumers see price increases is they tend to mainly buy things and stock them for a longer amount of time because they start to understand that they will pay more tomorrow than they will today.” That means consumers are more likely to buy gadgets, or toys early, especially when they are discounted.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When it came to inventory planning and optimization, stores were planned, allocated and/or replenished, and transacted with their customers entirely separately from the digital channel. This last, critical element (markdown avoidance) is the least fully adopted technique across the retail landscape today.

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Retalon

APRIL 26, 2021

Product clustering (or grouping) is an increasingly common technique that leading retailers use to manage their planning, inventory, pricing, promotions, and markdowns. This approach is inaccurate, inconsistent and labor-consuming. . Everything you need to know about product clustering / grouping.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. While many argue Forever 21’s demise is due to a more socially conscious consumer fast fashion retailers are as popular as ever. If you can’t move all of the inventory then markdowns are required which eats into sales per sq.

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Retalon

APRIL 14, 2021

Creating a product assortment strategy is necessary for retailers to have a holistic, long-view plan of their business. And it needs to fit into your retail planning process to ensure you’re still hitting your financial and inventory targets. Account for changing consumer behaviour and preferences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

Target is taking multiple actions to right-size its inventory, including additional markdowns, removing excess inventory and cancelling orders, as it makes room for merchandise including groceries and back-to-school supplies. The company also is planning to add five distribution centers over the next two years to support its supply chain. “We

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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. Marks & Spencer plans to lean more into its food offerings in the future. Consumers today want to choose how they receive their online orders and often they choose to pick up orders in person.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Whether losing sales to out-of-stocks, or facing overstocking costs and markdowns, inefficient stock replenishment has a huge impact on a retailer’s GMROI. Meeting sales demand has always been challenging, effective replenishment should mitigate issues that arise from poor planning and allocation. What is replenishment stock?

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