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Google, Accenture Deepen Relationship to Help Retailers Harness and Optimize Their Data

Retail TouchPoints

Google Cloud and Accenture are expanding their strategic partnership with a series of new initiatives to help retailers modernize their businesses and transform store operations. and all of those have a data and analytics element, which is what we’re helping them figure out.”

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Genesco to Close 100+ Journeys Stores as it Focuses on Off-Mall Locations

Retail TouchPoints

This was attributed to increased markdowns at Journeys offsetting an otherwise normalized promotional environment, which led to improved margins at the other businesses. Genesco’s gross margin was 47.3% in Q1 2024, compared to 48.3% in Q1 2023.

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15 Tips to Succeed as Brick-and-Mortar Retail Reopens

Wiser

4: Use Promotions and Markdowns to Move Seasonal Inventory. Instead, a lot of that has been left sitting in the back of stores or warehouses and needs to go somewhere once you open again. We recommend using promotions and markdowns to move that inventory quickly. 12: Promote Products That Make an Impact Right Now.

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What’s in-store for 2022? How the store will evolve in the age of digital acceleration

Retail Focus

Similarly, with real-time integration between the digital shelf and the retailer’s online offer, consistency of pricing, product spec and promotion can be consistently managed more dynamically to improve CX and drive conversions.

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

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to this timing variation, over 60% of shoppers plan to do their browsing online, yet 85% expect to buy at least one product in a store. In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact?

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Product Cannibalization in Retail (Definition, Examples, Tips)

Retalon

Typically unexpected, this situation can be extremely detrimental for retailers and also has the potential to create additional issues such as: Inventory Imbalances Overstocks Markdowns. Promotional uplift. Avoided overstocks and minimized markdowns. More predictable promotions and seasonal events. Seasonality.

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50 Ideas to Spin the Doors on Your Stores!

Retail Adventures

Discuss products, policies, promotions – anything store associates need to know that day. Take time to visit other retail stores for ideas. Not just store like yours, all types of stores. Store Operations 27. Don’t wait too long to take a markdown. Be open when customers expect you to be open.