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The gift of inventory management this holiday season

I Vend

Retail is still in the post-pandemic shake-down, with some shoppers loving the return to stores, but others now entrenched with ecommerce as their ‘normal’; inflation is still impacting shoppers’ discretionary spend and the cost of living crisis is making many think twice about purchases they would have made without a care a few short years ago.

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Tackling rising returns: how to improve efficiency while enhancing customer experience

Retail Gazette

The beginning of the year is traditionally a peak period for returns and 2024 has been no exception, with retailers experiencing a surge in unwanted items being sent back. The trend is being driven by several factors, including the cost-of-living crisis, with returns volumes increasing notably.

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Retail POS technology for streamlined retail operations

I Vend

Inventory management – ‘the right goods, in the right place, at the right time’ sums up the core of retail. So inventory management is essential. Retail technology can streamline inventory management by enabling retailers to accurately track goods from delivery to sale through to returns.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

The Evolving Threat Landscape Retailers increasingly rely on digital platforms for sales, inventory management and customer engagement. A network outage can mean lost sales in the short term, as shoppers simply move to another brand for that purchase, or losses in the long term if that customer does not return.

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Stop out of stocks denting your profits this holiday season

I Vend

Inventory management – ‘the right goods, in the right place, at the right time’ sums up the core of retail. So inventory management is essential. Retail technology can streamline inventory management by enabling retailers to accurately track goods from delivery to sale through to returns.

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The Best Mother’s Day Gift for Mompreneurs

Retail Smart Guys

And now, it’s time to return that love by making things easy for them, especially if they are in the independent retail business industry, occupied with administrative tasks while also being a hands-on mother. It’s a time to celebrate the incredible love and sacrifices our mothers have shown us throughout our lives.

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How to Survive the Post-Holiday Ecommerce Slump

Retail Bound

Sure you may have a week or two of dealing with returns and exchanges, but overall sales, for any business, typically takes a dramatic dip during the weeks and months after the holiday. So it’s important for any business to prepare for this post-holiday slump in sales. Tips to Manage Your Holiday Inventory Requirements.