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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Why Data Will Drive the Future of Inventory Management

Retail TouchPoints

While COVID-19 slowed the world down to a standstill, it greatly accelerated the growth of online shopping. Retailers acted with agility, changing the way they planned and managed inventory in a remarkably short time. Reliable retail planning software can also help businesses run smoothly, with fewer surprises.

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Party City Debuts New Online Party-Planning Marketplace in Las Vegas

Retail TouchPoints

Party City has launched a new digital party-planning marketplace, aptly called Party+ Marketplace , that brings together local vendors and service providers with the retailers’ range of party supplies.

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Sam’s Club Adds Inventory Management Functions to In-Store Cleaning Robots

Retail TouchPoints

Sam’s Club is adopting these processes to reduce waste and help fight inventory loss. Sam’s Club is hyper focused on making sure our members have a seamless shopping experience, so any time-saving innovation we can implement is significant,” said Todd Garner, VP of In Club Product Management at Sam’s Club in a statement. “By

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7 Tips for Wholesale Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

This is why inventory management is key, especially as retailers look to deal with unsold merchandise after the holidays. “Seemingly overnight, shortages are flipping to inventory surpluses in certain categories. Donate Excess Inventory. Adopt a Probabilistic Model of Inventory Management.

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How to Revolutionize Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

Next-generation analytical and planning tools interpret vast volumes of data so that retailers can predict and react to disruptions before they affect inventory levels. COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated a shift to online shopping that was already well underway. Common Inventory Management Headaches. by Paula Biste.

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Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200 -key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. powered AI technology to assist shoppers during the 2023 holiday season.