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Kmart MD talks Target merger, shrinkage, and adapting to customer behaviour

Inside Retail

With customers continuing to seek more value as cost-of-living pressures bite, Wesfarmers’ Kmart Group is set to benefit from shifting consumer demand, and an increasingly strong value proposition. While value for money is undoubtedly a large focus for retailers moving forward, stamping out shrinkage is another. Target of theft ?

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99 Cents Only to Close All 371 Locations, Hold Liquidation Sale in Business Wind-Down

Retail TouchPoints

Rising wages, inflation and higher losses due to shrinkage are among the culprits, said Thomas, particularly in the case of 99 Cents Only, which has a large base of stores in California, a state that has been leading the way in minimum wage increases.

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New merchandise offering boosts The Reject Shop’s top line

Inside Retail

With cost of living pressures remaining elevated, customer demand remained robust for low-priced consumables that represent great value, particularly branded products,” the firm said. Like many Australian retailers, The Reject Shop is facing some near-term margin pressure from higher shrinkage and rising costs.

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The Future of Ecommerce Demands a Better Understanding of Online Consumer Journeys

Retail TouchPoints

While that may seem odd to say, given the extent that ecommerce now pervades most consumers’ everyday shopping, the current hot take from some industry analysts is that ecom growth has slowed and brick-and-mortar retail is on the rise. Whilst a provocative headline, that’s not exactly what we’re seeing on the ground.

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How Retailers can Combat Inventory Shrinkage with Drone-Powered Warehouse Monitoring

Retail TouchPoints

There’s been a lot of talk recently about retailers reporting lower-than-expected earnings due to inventory shrinkage. According to the Corporate Finance Institute , “Inventory shrinkage occurs when the number of products in stock are fewer than those recorded on the inventory list. What does this mean exactly?

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Key Takeaways from the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Challenges and Adaptations

Wiser

Panelists highlighted the frustration with labor scarcity in an environment where consumer demands and expectations are constantly evolving. With so many tasks and not enough hands, businesses are turning to third-party services to fill the gap, often leading to additional costs and higher prices for consumers.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

Retail TouchPoints

Omnichannel solutions that leverage intelligent displays, QR codes and consumer profiles can provide extreme personalization. 5G can reduce wasted time and prevent inventory shrinkage, providing retailers with cost savings. This information can give consumers up-to-date status on inventory, purchases or delays.