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How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty

Inside Retail

Yet we still saw an appetite amongst retailers for investing in technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiencies across operations, finance and compliance obligations. We sat down with leading retail finance experts from The Reject Shop, Forever New, Taking Shape and Vinomofo to find out.

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AOP Meaning in Modern Retail

Retalon

Its typically built through a collaborative effort between finance, merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and store operations. Promotional calendars: Planning key campaigns, promotions, and markdown events throughout the year to drive sales and clear seasonal inventory. trillion annually.

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Macy’s Leaders Answer 6 Big Questions About the Company’s Future at NRF

Retail TouchPoints

Weve seen three consecutive quarters of improvement in our net promoter scores, in addition to three consecutive quarters of comp store sales growth [at these 50 stores]. Let’s change the presentation on the floor in terms of density of product. There’s just so much opportunity for us to leverage the scale of the portfolio.

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Understanding the Modern Category Manager: Overcoming Daily Challenges with Smarter Solutions

Wiser

They are responsible for building a profitable, well-curated product assortment while ensuring pricing, promotions, and merchandising strategies align with business objectives. Their days are a flood of supplier negotiations, promotional planning, and cross-functional meetingsall demanding swift, strategic decision-making.

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Rack Room Shoes names chiefs of digital, merchandise

Retail Dive

Published July 11, 2025 By Howard Ruben post share post print email license Rack Room Shoes announced the promotions of Chief Merchandise Officer Brian Burnett and Chief Digital Officer Molly Hartney. General Merchandise Manager Brian Burnett, who has been with the company for nearly nine years, has been named chief merchandise officer.

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Target to open 8 new stores this summer

Retail Dive

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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? Ending the Tradition of Blanket Markdowns Enter this year’s holiday shopper. Add it all up and it’s clear that the timing duration, and location of holiday shopping is not like the old days.