Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2025

According to industry expert Brian Walker, sustained discounting could be the result of inventory misalignment, weak full-price sell-through and/or traffic dependency on markdowns. Penn-Kahn observed that both brands failed to keep up with the changing landscape.

Fashion 179

Fashion Markdowns Marketing Apparel 179

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Understand Demand Volatility: Recognize the unpredictable fluctuations in consumer demand that affect various aspects of business operations, particularly in retail. Analyze Historical Data: Utilize sales data analysis to identify trends related to seasonality and consumer preferences, aiding in more accurate demand forecasting.

Inventory Management 68

Inventory Management Boutique Consumer Management 68

Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, Jean-Marc Bellaiche, Printemps Groupes chief executive officer, stated, “We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast-changing and demanding market.”

Retail Marketing 130

Retail Marketing Department Stores Marketing Markdowns 130

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

Whether that’s the algorithmic side of where to fulfill products from so that we have fewer split shipments, or making sure that we are putting the right depth, size and color basis from a geography between digital and physical so that we don’t take as many markdowns because we put the wrong product in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Department Stores 281

Department Stores ATS Markdowns Marketing 281

CJ Retail Solutions

JULY 21, 2025

This approach recognizes that consumers today engage with brands through multiple touchpoints, including physical stores, online platforms, mobile apps, and social media. This journey encompasses all the stages a consumer goes through before making a purchase, from awareness to consideration and finally to decision-making.

Shopping 52

Shopping Inventory Management Customer Experience Inventory Turnover 52

Retalon

MARCH 21, 2025

Promotional calendars: Planning key campaigns, promotions, and markdown events throughout the year to drive sales and clear seasonal inventory. Why Optimizing AOP Matters in Retail Retailers operate in one of the most complex and fast-moving industries where consumer behavior, supply chains, and market conditions can change overnight.

Markdowns 41

Markdowns Finance Promotions Planning 41

Wiser

JUNE 9, 2025

Mattresses followed a different playbook: staggered markdowns, volatile rebounds, and brand-level strategies that masked broader declines. By delaying or softening cost increases, brands are protecting shelf prices (and consumers)… for now. Retailer behavior also diverged. The full impact of tariffs may still be coming.

Management 78

Management Markdowns Promotions Consumer 78

Retalon

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While this has always been true, today, assortment planning is complicated further by three key influences: rapid shifts in consumer behavior, heightened competition from e-commerce giants, and ongoing supply chain disruptions. learn more… Fewer Markdowns Minimize profit loss from excess inventory. billion in 2024 to $4.92

Planning 41

Planning Markdowns Fulfillment Consumer 41

Retail Dive

JULY 11, 2025

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Payment Services 52

Payment Services Promotions Department Stores Markdowns 52

Wiser

MARCH 14, 2025

Misreading consumer demand could mean investing in the wrong products, missing a key trend, or failing to pull underperforming SKUs before they drain profitability. Merchandising teams rely on them to curate a strong product mix that keeps pace with evolving consumer demand. Every product decision carries weight.

Management 78

Management Inventory Turnover Promotions Markdowns 78

Retail Dive

JULY 14, 2025

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Beauty and Health 104

Beauty and Health Department Stores Markdowns Retail Trends 104

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

From ensuring high-demand items are always available to minimising markdowns on short-lifecycle products, the pressure to get inventory right has never been greater. As SKU counts rise into the thousands and consumer demand shifts unpredictably, manual forecasting and static replenishment models fall short.

Markdowns 130

Markdowns Inventory Management Planning Outdoor 130

Wiser

AUGUST 24, 2017

They are also a way to ensure markdowns and promotions are effective. On the other hand, if you have a limited time sale or a flash sale where you tell your consumers a specific end date, consumers will be motivated to buy sooner. The last thing you want to do is condition your consumers to only shop during sales.

Markdowns 180

Markdowns Marketing Drop-Shipping Promotions 180

Retail Dive

JULY 14, 2025

A positive impact from this strategic shift will be important for Target, which is eager to turn around the business after slumping sales and consumer backlash. Its latest first quarter earnings in May included a negatively revised full-year outlook and year-over-year declines in merchandise sales and comps.

Department Stores 95

Department Stores Markdowns Location Planning 95

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. Now, it’s all about how you reach consumers through tailored promotions.”

Markdowns 321

Markdowns Promotions Merchant Services Marketing 321

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

BTS purchases certainly are starting earlier: according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, more than half ( 55% ) of consumers already had started buying school items in July. If [consumers] see [a BTS item] as more of a ‘want’ than a ‘need,’ that would put more pressure on retailers.”

Markdowns 337

Markdowns Drop-Shipping Consumer Discount Store 337

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 7, 2021

It’s a must do if they want to meet consumers’ increasing demand for brands that prioritize environmental and social responsibility. Retailers across verticals must place a greater emphasis on sustainability to remain competitive and reach the growing number of consumers who support prioritizing these efforts when making purchasing decisions.

Markdowns 325

Markdowns Promotions Consumer Planning 325

Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

Local customers can see what is on sale in their neighbourhood supermarkets and actively participate in reducing waste in their community “Typically, retailers have to rely on shoppers sporadically finding a markdown in store while preoccupied with their shopping. The Gander app is available for download on iOS and Android devices.

Grocer 264

Grocer Consumer Markdowns Supermarket 264

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. But it’s still true that only a small fraction of the fashion retail market has put tactical plans into place to support this significant consumer base. But it’s not just about listening; it’s about action.

Consumer 290

Consumer Merchant Services Markdowns Fulfillment 290

Wiser

APRIL 7, 2020

Altering your price, particularly through markdowns, can be a smart strategy, but only if done correctly. Unsuccessful or excessive markdowns can lead to staggering losses in terms of missed revenue and a lower margin on your goods. What are Retail Markdowns? How to Implement a Markdown Strategy. Don’t believe us?

Markdowns 128

Markdowns Inventory Management Drop-Shipping Apparel 128

Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2021

We want to be the first port of call for brand-conscious and value-conscious Gen Z and millennial consumers,” said Justin Seskin, one of TheDOM.com’s co-founders, along with Thrills director Howard Blend and It Works managing director Paul Downs. . Everyone might go 30 per cent off on their first markdown, but their reach is limited.

Consumer 247

Consumer Markdowns Fulfillment Shopping 247

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Adobe Index — which analyzes consumer transactions across more than 100 million SKUs in 18 categories — found that consumers have spent more than $541 billion online in the first eight months of this year, from January through August 2021. However, the report indicates that consumer fears about inflation have not been inflated.

Consumer 262

Consumer Home Furnishings Apparel Markdowns 262

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs?

Markdowns 278

Markdowns Retailing Pricing Promotions Fulfillment 278

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

AI in Pricing: Automating Markdowns to Increase Sell-Through and Profit Lifecycle pricing is an intensely data-driven process for retailers, and markdown optimization is a key area where AI can deliver greater value. Adopting the co-pilot approach to AI today will ensure the long-term success of AI in any retail business.

Markdowns 311

Markdowns Loss Prevention Customer Experience Inventory Management 311

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

As part of the new multiyear agreement — which builds upon a partnership that started in 2016 — Academy will use the Revionics Base Price and Markdown solutions to not only optimize its pricing strategy but better manage inventory levels throughout the product lifecycle.

Outdoor 235

Outdoor Markdowns Apparel Fulfillment 235

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Having focused thus far solely on why solving for consumer experience necessitates that a portion of demand and supply must be shifted forward into the supply chain, into stores and away from DCs, let’s now look at factors within the retail operation that making shipping from store a necessity.

Fulfillment 286

Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Shipping Markdowns 286

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

Returns are essentially the last link to the circle that closes the consumer loop when it comes to a decision.” When it’s out of season, they have to do markdowns, so it starts a vicious cycle. Someone bought that item a week ago, and now it’s $10 or $20 cheaper, so they return the full price item and buy a markdown item.

Returns 263

Returns Markdowns Fulfillment Consumer 263

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 78

Markdowns ATS Department Stores Marketing 78

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

However, low-margin food and consumable products are expected to make up a greater share of purchases, which will ultimately push profits down as shoppers stock up their pantries to try to keep ahead of inflation. “The is requiring more markdown dollars,” said Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart in a statement.

Markdowns 317

Markdowns Apparel Marketing Consumer 317

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

COVID-19 has massively influenced consumer behavior, and the economic fallout has had a huge impact on the role of price perception. As a result, consumer behavior has become harder to predict across multiple locations, which makes zone pricing a must for retailers. Within the U.S.,

Markdowns 265

Markdowns Technical Support Promotions Consumer 265

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer preference for recommerce models is also being underserved. A Starting Point.

Fast Fashion 362

Fast Fashion Fashion Markdowns Consumer 362

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

This can be done through the effective use of granular data, which will in turn help retailers maintain customer loyalty and keep their revenues steadier, regardless of fluctuations in national consumer spending rates. With stubborn inflation squeezing the American consumer, times are certainly tough for the consumer.

Consumer 306

Consumer Markdowns Advertising Promotions 306

Retail Dive

JUNE 7, 2022

Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

Markdowns 122

Markdowns Consumer 122

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.

Planning 279

Planning Supply Chain Management Markdowns Promotions 279

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

But the truth is that we live in an increasingly “instant gratification hustle culture,” where consumers know precisely what they want and have high expectations. Using AI for search, merchandising and personalization is necessary to deliver a great customer experience and provide consumers with what they want.

Returns 306

Returns Markdowns Inventory Management Customer Experience 306

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

This was attributed to increased markdowns at Journeys offsetting an otherwise normalized promotional environment, which led to improved margins at the other businesses. Genesco’s gross margin was 47.3% in Q1 2024, compared to 48.3% in Q1 2023. This is really a newer initiative for us.

Location 243

Location Markdowns Accounting Promotions 243

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Even though the retailer saw growth in the consumables category, sales across home, seasonal and apparel categories fell. Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 3.9% billion, largely driven by positive sales contributions from new stores. These sales helped offset a 0.1% The retailer also saw a staggering 24.2% in Q2 2022.

Markdowns 264

Markdowns Apparel Planning Consumer 264