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Inventory Management Tips for Retailers to Reduce Overstock and Increase Profits

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers lose an estimated $50 billion annually due to inventory distortion, which includes overstock and out-of-stock issues. Why Overstock Is a Hidden Profit Killer Too much inventory may seem like a safety net. A new context can turn a stale item into a must-have.

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Forget omnichannel, it’s all about unified commerce

Inside Retail

This is a comprehensive approach that extends beyond online sales to encompass various critical aspects of retail operations, with inventory management and pricing at its core. Gaining visibility Another example of the benefits seen with a unified commerce platform is fashion retailer Eileen Fisher.

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What is Inventory Turnover in Retail? (Formulas, Benchmarks, Examples)

Retalon

It calculates the number of times average inventory is sold during a period. A higher turnover ratio means inventory is sold more times throughout the year. This indicates strong sales and effective inventory management practices. A lower turnover ratio means inventory sits on shelves longer before being sold.

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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

Japanese retailer Uniqlo is investing heavily in radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to accelerate supply chain efficiencies, with an ambition to embed RFID into its global product range, facilitating improved inventory management and the customer self-checkout experience. What about actual customer behaviour?

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5 Ways Agentic AI Is Powering Smarter Retail Operations

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Whether you’re in apparel, footwear, jewelry, or home goods, agentic AI is redefining how retail works in 2025 and beyond. Here are five ways AI agents in retail drives smarter, faster decision-Making and operations. AI agents in retail can forecast demand based on weather, events, local buying patterns, and real-time sales data.