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The Impact of Tariffs on Retail Pricing Strategy in 2025

NYC Leads the Way as GLP-1 Drug Use Reshapes America’s Retail Size Curves

AI Retail Demand Forecasting: Anomaly Detection Techniques, Corrections, and Beyond

AI Retail Demand Forecasts: Cold Start Modeling for New Retail Products

AI Retail Demand Forecasts: Accounting for Rare Events

AI Retail Demand Forecasts: Automated Style Chaining and Short-Lifecycle Products

Retail Assortment, Inventory, Pricing Planning for Halloween: Tradition!

5 Ways You Will Boost Profits with AI-Driven Retail Assortment Planning

How to Improve Retail Assortment Planning with Size Curve Demand Forecasting

When Did Physical Stores Become the New Retail Marketing Media Channel?

Markdown Optimization Part 3: How to Succeed if You’re Not Using Pricing Software

Markdown Optimization Part 2: How to Succeed if You’re Not Using Pricing Software

Markdown Optimization Part 1: How to Succeed if You’re Not Using Pricing Software

How Does AI-Powered Retail Planning Empower You to Work from Anywhere?

How Do You Know if Your Retail Pricing Strategy Has a Shaky Foundation?

Promotional Pricing Works—But Only if You Nail the Basics. Here’s How!

How You’ll Use AI-Based Demand Forecasting to Deal with Changing Demographics

How AI-Powered Demand Forecasting Helps Win the Fight Against Food Waste

How AI-Driven Retail Demand Forecasting Turns Funky Weather into Your Friend

ChatGPT Takes Retail by Storm—and That’s (Mostly) a Good Thing

Are You Driving Retail Demand Forecasting? Better Grab the Keys in This E-Book!

Retail Demand Forecasting: Take Advantage of China’s Travel Rebound to the US

Retail Price Optimization: 5 Steps to Profitability through Markdowns

Top 8 Ways AI Is Changing the SaaS Merchandising Game

Retailers: Here Are 5 Key SaaS Trends You Shouldn’t Miss

How SaaS Empowers Retailers to Solve 5 Stubborn Challenges

Top 9 Reasons Retailers Will Choose a SaaS-based Platform

Retailers Are Slow to Adopt SaaS. How Are They Missing Out?

Demand Forecasting ESG Retail

How Improved Forecasting and Planning Drives Meaningful Environmental Sustainability

A Recap of International Women’s Week 2023: Reflecting on Progress and Looking to the Future at Impact Analytics

5 Keys to Designing a Robust Merchandising Financial Plan

Three smart tips for inventory allocation when your stores are already full!

You can’t control inflation, but you can proactively price to win in any environment

4 best practices to accelerate inventory turn, eliminate stock-outs, and maintain accretive margins with effective promo planning

Why Retail Price Optimization is a Priority Now and in the Years Ahead

With 9% Inflation, How do you Price?

The 5 Most Common Assortment Planning Mistakes Retailers Make

4 Reasons to Say Goodbye to your Traditional Demand Forecasting Systems

6 Steps to Optimize Allocation and Drive Profitability during an Economic Slowdown

Seven Bold Moves for Retailers to Protect Margins and Win the Race Against Inflation

Six ways to mitigate inflation’s effect on your retail business

Pricing for profitability – Perspective for navigating 2022

War Of Sales – Black Friday Vs Cyber Monday!

Promotional planning in 2021 and beyond

Bringing science to the art of assortment planning

Demand Forecasting at SKU level

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Managing Pipeline Inventory in 2025

What is Demand Management?

Multi-Location Inventory Management: Best Practices & Guide

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Explained

Make-to-Order vs. Make-to-Stock Planning: Choosing the Right Fit

Intermittent Production System: Key Features & Types of Production

Job Order Costing Made Simple: Importance, Formula & Challenges

Understanding Dead Stock in 2024

A Guide to Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO): Tips, Definition & Formula

Understanding Cycle Inventory for Efficient Inventory Management

A 2024 Guide to Inventory Counting: Best Practices & Types

Everything You Need to Know About ABC Inventory Management

FIFO vs. LIFO: Comparing Inventory Valuation Methods

Explore Different Inventory Valuation Methods in 2024

All You Need to Know About Lot Numbers

Stock Keeping Unit (SKU): Definition and Uses in Retail

A 2024 Guide to Effective Inventory Optimization

What is Inventory Control? A 2024 Guide

Types of Inventory Reports: A 2024 Guide

Top 10 Inventory Organization Ideas That You Can Implement in 2024

Effective Inventory Management: Techniques & Best Practices

Types, Methods & Strategies for Efficient Inventory Control in 2024

Mastering Inventory Formulas in 2024

Effective Markdown Pricing: Definition and Types

Markdown in Retail: Effective Strategies & Implementation in 2024

Drive Sales with Markdown Optimization in 2024

A 2024 Guide to Promotion Management

Why is Price Management Essential in 2024?

Pricing Intelligence: A 2024 Guide

How to Address Price Sensitivity in 2024?

AI Pricing: Strategies & Use Cases

A 2024 Guide to Demand-Based Pricing

A 2024 Guide to Dynamic Pricing Strategy

Psychological Pricing Strategies, Definition and Techniques

Maximize Profits with Price Optimization in 2024

Demand Sensing: A Comprehensive Guide

Integrated Business Planning: A Complete Guide

Role of Concurrent Planning in Supply Chain

Unlocking Retail Success with Supply Chain Forecasting

AI Demand Forecasting: Future of Effective Business Planning

What are Demand Forecasting Methods? Why Are They Essential in 2024?

Demand Forecasting in 2024: A Complete Guide

10 Demand Planning KPIs and Metrics to Measure Success in 2024

Demand Sensing vs. Demand Forecasting

Demand Planning Best Practices for Inventory Accuracy

Supply Planning vs. Demand Planning

Demand Planning vs. Demand Forecasting

Mastering Demand Planning in a Seasonal CPG 2024 Landscape

What is Demand Planning in Supply Chain Management?

Retail Demand Planning and Forecasting

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience with Uncertainty Modeling

Collaborative Demand Planning: Supply and Demand

10 Smart Types of Demand Planning Technology

Drive Business with Demand Management & Planning Strategies

Essential Demand Planning Models, Techniques and Forecasting Methods

What is Demand Planning and Why is it Important for Businesses?

Automation Advantage: Enhancing Efficiency with Dynamic Inventory Software

Choosing the Right Trade Promotion Management Software: Key Considerations

Achieving Precision: Balancing Stock Levels with Optimization Software

The Essentials of Assortment Planning for Merchandisers

Strategic Stock Control: The Role of Inventory Optimization Software in Success

Data-Driven Decisions: Unveiling the Power of Inventory Optimization Software

Maximizing Efficiency: How Inventory Optimization Software Transforms Businesses

Efficient Supply Chain Management: Unveiling Tools for Effective Demand Forecasting

Precision and Accuracy: How Modern Tools Transform Demand Forecasting

Enhancing Business Strategy: Role of Forecasting Tools in Decision-Making

Navigating the Future: Exploring Essential Tools for Demand Forecasting

Strategic Planning with Confidence: The Power of Demand Forecasting Tools

Efficiency through Automation: Transforming Retail Operations with Software

From Data to Strategy: Role of Retail Demand Forecasting Software

Data-Driven Insights: How Retail Demand Forecasting Software Improves Accuracy

Efficient Campaigns: Streamlining Retail Promotions with Advanced Software

Strategic Retail Promotions: Leveraging Software for Enhanced Impact

Maximizing Store Revenue: How Retail Promotion Planning Software Drives Success

Retail Promotion Planning Software: Elevating Your Store’s Marketing Strategies

Real-Time Adaptability: Elevating Retail Strategies through Price Optimization

Navigating Market Trends: Achieving Agility with Retail Price Optimization Software

Precision in Profitability: Achieving Excellence with Retail Price Optimization Software

Smart Retail Pricing: Enhancing Strategies with Data-driven Software

Unlocking Retail Success: The Power of Price Optimization Software