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How AI is Revolutionising the Retail Sector

Retail Focus

This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. This reduces overstocking and the need for massive markdowns. AI robotics and warehouse automation can significantly improve order fulfilment speed and accuracy.

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How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty

Inside Retail

Shifts in consumer behaviour towards big promotions presented challenges to margin integrity, as Krista Diez-Simson, CFO of Taking Shape, pointed out. Though promotional cycles were a boon for sales, Diez-Simson said that managing the tension between cashflow and margin became her biggest challenge in 2024.

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Smart Replenishment: The Key to Efficient Inventory Control

I Vend

An integrated POS and inventory management software platform allows you to track stock in real-time, bringing together stock levels in stores, warehouses, and fulfillment centers, with sales data and purchase orders, and even incoming shipments.

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Omnichannel Merchandising: Creating a Seamless Shopping Experience from Online to In-Store

CJ Retail Solutions

Additionally, creating a cohesive experience means that promotions and branding should be consistent across all platforms. If you see an advertisement for a sale online, you should expect to find the same promotion in-store. This consistency not only builds trust but also reinforces your brand identity.

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ChainDrive vs. Competitors: A Full Comparison of Apparel ERP Solutions for Fashion Retailers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Wholesale & Retail Integration: Many fashion brands operate both B2B wholesale and B2C retail, requiring an ERP that can manage distinct sales processes, pricing, and fulfillment for each. Dynamic Promotions & Discounts Engine: Configure, automate, and manage fashion-specific markdowns and sales campaigns.

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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]. We’re also trying to make sure that our operations are taking advantage of today’s technology , Spring added.

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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? Keeping in mind as well the need to optimize their supply chain fulfillment to meet consumer delivery expectations while managing parcel carrier costs?

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