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Survival guide: The keys to resilience and success in tough times

Inside Retail

Set benchmarks for inventory management, including the rate of inventory turnover and tracking and fill rate. Continue to review minimum stock limits and develop contingency plans should supply issues emerge. Pricing and promotional strategies will be vital as consumers are more cost-conscious.

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Different Things to Consider Outsourcing in Your Retail Business (and Why)

Retail Focus

This frees up your time to focus on strategic decision-making, financial planning, and growth initiatives. This liberates valuable time for retailers to concentrate on core business activities and strategic planning. This leads to improved inventory turnover and reduced instances of overstock or stockouts.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

They also offer discounts, promotions, free shipping and other value-added services for substitute products to make them more appealing. Streamlined inventory management: Leaner inventories reduce holding costs; however, retailers must be resourceful when planning for product availability.

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How China’s Missfresh Makes Rapid Grocery Delivery Pay

Retail TouchPoints

In China small local shops, known as “neighborhood retail,” are big business, generating 1.3 It is common practice for customers to shop daily for the fresh produce they need, and Missfresh’s goal is to digitize that local fresh food experience with the added convenience of doorstep delivery. A New Kind of ‘Neighborhood Retail’.

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The Queue Stops Here: How Effective Queue Management and Staff Exclusion Drive Retail Success

V Count

This feature ensures that customers experience minimal wait times, leading to increased satisfaction and a better overall shopping experience. This feature is essential for gaining accurate insights into customer behavior, peak shopping times, and foot traffic patterns.

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Streamlining Retail Operations With Innovative Tech Solutions

365 Retail

In a business world where customers demand seamless shopping experiences, retailers face intense pressure to keep up. It even accounts for seasonal trends, promotions, and supplier lead times. They can guide you in the process of switching to smart inventory management systems. Read on for more insight!

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How poor planning is costing retailers sales – and profits

Inside Retail

Working with retailers across Australia and New Zealand, Quantiful CEO Jamie Cormack has identified poor planning outcomes as one of the significant causes forcing retailers to contract and even close stores today. The innovation is a demand planning tool that delivers accurate forecasts and illustrates what is driving demand.”

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