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Inventory Management Tips for Retailers to Reduce Overstock and Increase Profits

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Whether you’re selling sneakers, sofa sets, or fine jewelry, carrying too much stock ties up cash, eats up space, and leads to markdowns. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers lose an estimated $50 billion annually due to inventory distortion, which includes overstock and out-of-stock issues.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

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Although clothing is a department store staple retailers like Sears or specialty retailers like Gap couldn’t keep up with a more nimble fast fashion retailer like Forever 21. If you can’t move all of the inventory then markdowns are required which eats into sales per sq. Large stores are inherently risky.

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What is GMROI in Retail? (Formulas, Benchmarks, Examples)

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Ultimately, a “good GMROI” will depend on how much control a retailer has over costs and prices. Retailers that deal with vendors that dictate costs, or those in highly competitive markets will experience lower GMROI. Use smart strategies for your online order fulfillment and returns management. Cut Your Inventory Costs.

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12 Critical Retail Industry Performance Metrics (2020)

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The inventory sitting in stores and warehouses is the single biggest investment that a retailer makes. Throughout the history of retail, success and failure has come down to how well a company manages — and profits from — its inventory investment. in-stocks on the retailer’s most important and profitable items in their business.

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5 Ways Agentic AI Is Powering Smarter Retail Operations

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Whether you’re in apparel, footwear, jewelry, or home goods, agentic AI is redefining how retail works in 2025 and beyond. Here are five ways AI agents in retail drives smarter, faster decision-Making and operations. AI agents in retail can forecast demand based on weather, events, local buying patterns, and real-time sales data.