Mass Relators

MARCH 16, 2023

Our fourth-quarter sales results were strong, although below our expectations, and we are pleased with continued market share gains in both consumables and non-consumables, as well as continued growth with new and existing customers,” said Jeff Owen, Dollar General’s chief executive officer. “We Net sales increased 17.9%

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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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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We are pleased with our strong sales growth in the quarter, as well as a modest increase in customer traffic and continued share gains in both consumable and nonconsumable product sales, all of which we believe are a testament to the strength of the value and convenience proposition we offer our customers.”. compared to 30.8% compared to 22.9%

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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. As unsold boxes pile up, they consume shelf space that could be holding better-selling products. There’s more to it.

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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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Wiser

APRIL 13, 2021

Competitive, low prices on Amazon might be what you need to win the Buy Box, alongside other factors like fast shipping times, strong reviews and ratings, and fewer returns or replacements. Value-based pricing is defined as using consumer and market research to set a price that aligns with shoppers’ perceived value of a product.

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Retalon

APRIL 21, 2021

Consumer expectations have evolved in the digital age, and retailers are now offering a multitude of flexible order delivery methods such as “Buy online, pick up in-store”, “curbside pickup”, “order in store, deliver home” and more. So how can retailers offer these options to consumers while lowering their costs?

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Retalon

JUNE 11, 2021

While optimizing a retail supply chain for efficiency and reduction of waste requires careful planning and consideration, machine learning and predictive analytics technology have changed the rules of the game. The retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chain sector has been abruptly disrupted by the global pandemic.

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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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Retalon

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Drastic Markdowns. Last minute markdowns that offload stock at a loss. A large portion of your budget goes toward planning, storing, transporting and managing unsold inventory. Inventory storage, overstock management, ROI lost to markdowns, even lost sales due to stockouts, are all tangible costs of bad inventory.

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Retalon

APRIL 27, 2021

Although e-commerce gets all of the attention, the past two decades of technological change have transformed every aspect of the retail business — from planning, inventory, pricing, and promotions — all the way down to customer service and the in-store experience. to optimize inventory for gross margins.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Plan before buying your inventory- Use your data to determine what you should order. It is beneficial to exhaust your resources first, so you don’t end up with the excess products in one store that you eventually have to markdown. These items need to be replaced and either returned to the vendor or donated.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With increasing popularity among consumers, BOPIS ‘success last year just accelerated what was already happening. BORIS (Buy Online Return In-Store): Concentrates on reverse logistics. Turning your storefronts into local return centers gives your business advantages over purely online competitors. How does BOPIS work?

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

The internet has indisputably created new opportunities for retailers to reach consumers. This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. – Consumer preference. – Tangible interactions (i.e.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

The internet has indisputably created new opportunities for retailers to reach consumers. This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. – Consumer preference. – Tangible interactions (i.e.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In fact, recent McKinsey industry research found that when delivery (fulfillment) times are too long, almost half of consumers will shop elsewhere. It used to be that consumers mostly shopped at stores geographically close to them. How complicated is the returns process? Why is this happening? Are they able to track their order?

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Demand is an economics concept that describes the willingness of consumers to purchase a specific product at a specific price. Therefore, demand forecasting is a statistical prediction of the willingness of consumers to purchase specific products, at a specific price, in a specific time frame. Demand Forecast vs. Demand Plan.

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Retalon

JULY 4, 2018

Consumer behavior & expectations have changed. Unfortunately this is still a major disconnect between consumers and retailers as the Annual Supply Chain Benchmark Survey pointed out, 62% of retailers said inventory visibility was very important, but only 39% said the process was complete or even in progress.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Early adopters have proven that the technology can provide a significant return on investment. RFID is also being extended for item-level identification as part of future-forward innovation plans, such as the adoption of blockchain for increased transparency. consumer reliance on ecommerce, in-store pickup, and self-checkout.?.

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Retalon

AUGUST 2, 2019

POS data (sales, returns, etc.). Prices (markdowns, promotions, competitor prices, etc.). Consumer behavior (average ticket price, product preferences, time, weather, etc.). Your assortment is different, consumer behaviour is different, your store count is different, your competitive environment is different. The result?

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Retalon

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The marketing and loyalty department provide consumer/promotion data, the POS system provides sales/returns data. How to you distribute/allocate inventory to stores while considering dozens of factors such as geo-demographic diversity, store capacity, consumer demand, local promotions, and special/rare events (eg.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The marketing and loyalty department provide consumer/promotion data, the POS system provides sales/returns data. How to you distribute/allocate inventory to stores while considering dozens of factors such as geo-demographic diversity, store capacity, consumer demand, local promotions, and special/rare events (eg.

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Retalon

AUGUST 14, 2023

The goal is to weave these channels together seamlessly so customers can: Purchase online and return in-store Browse in-store and buy online later Have their data and shopping cart synced across all platforms Omnichannel retail delivers convenience, flexibility, and personalization to meet modern customer expectations.

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Retail Adventures

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Making the Golden Quarter work for you requires careful planning that, but even if you haven’t laid the groundwork for a big finish throughout the year, you can still reap the benefits of a solid holiday season. This year consider the following in your Golden Quarter planning: 1. Both of these retailers offer good plans.

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 16, 2022

Making the Golden Quarter work for you requires careful planning. Big retailers tend to kick off holiday sales in July, but the day after Thanksgiving is still important to consumers. Plan a monthly sales goal and set daily targets for sales, and even for specific products. It just makes sense to have a plan of action.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Often resulting in inventory distortion that lead to lost sales and costly markdowns. The variations in fit and color between brands and styles causes an increase in product returns. The cost of returns alone can make a retailer question the profitability of online stores. Often minimizing markdowns in the process.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This was possible because: Talented labor in other countries was cheaper than domestic workers Overseas factories began producing high-quality products at lower prices Consumers wanted goods to be equally attainable for all financial classes Increased margins allowed retailers to stock more inventory and carry larger assortments.

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Wiser

JULY 19, 2017

The 4 P’s; product, placement, price, and promotions are basic components of a marketing plan. On the other hand, merchandising handles the product strategy such as category and brand-level planning, managing in-season pricing and promotional activities, and cross-channel inventory management. Assortment.

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Retalon

AUGUST 5, 2020

Navigating changing consumer tastes and the evolving technology landscape has always made retail a challenging industry. In particular, effective promotion planning depends on having accurate measurements of In-Stock Percentages. Merchants can use GMROI to create more profitable assortment plans and develop more effective promotions.

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The and the worst category to be in in the last three years by far is consumer electronics and so, spoiler alert Best Buy hasn’t reported this quarter yet but all indications are that it’s not going to be a Rosie. Quarter for Best Buy.

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