An optimized and accurate assortment plan is the first step retailers take towards ensuring the sales season is profitable and not plagued by stock-outs, overstocks, customer churns, etc. During the…
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Many retailers have reported an increase in their inventory levels by as much as 40% over last year. The CEO of a large US-based retailer recently warned investors that margins would…
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The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant economic slump in 2022. Prices for some common commodities are reaching record levels,…
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Inflation is growing faster today than it has since the Great Recession. The consumer price index increased 9.1% in June 2022 from a year ago, the highest increase since November…
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Global inflation is squeezing the revenues and profits of retailers. Leading retailers are reporting the massive impact of stagflation on their operations, and they are continuing to see significant declines…
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The last 2 years have been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for businesses and consumers alike. With multiple cycles of change affecting daily decisions about commuting, holiday gatherings, gifting,…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the biggest sale of the season, is coming! And consumers are in for sticker shock. Impact Analytics has tracked Black Friday, and Cyber Monday deals…
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Promotional planning presents big challenges for grocery retailers and CPG brands. Developing offers that deliver the desired results without financial waste is a difficult task. Research has found that only…
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Merchandise planners and buyers use years of experience in fashion retail to develop just the right product mix for their customer base. But as the pace of change in the…
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Background The purpose of a business has always been to serve the demand of its customers at expected quantity, expected price and expected quality. These expectations create the need to…
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