John Bailey summarizes major takeaways for retailers from the Retail Business Technology Expo (RBTE) 2013, Europe’s biggest and fastest growing retail show held in London in March 2013.
Retailers endeavor to excel in the “moment of truth.” That moment when shoppers make the ultimate purchase decision. The last decade has seen a shift, from a moment of truth to “Moments of Influence.”
How do retailers ensure that the right products are available in the right channels at the right time to avoid lost sales and excessive markdowns?
You don’t have to be a retailer to recognize the impact of e-commerce on our shopping habits. Who hasn’t gone online to research products and make purchases, or used …
The National Retail Federation Convention & Expo kicked off this week, and with it, conversations about modern retail and what it will take to bring the industry into a …
As we gear up for 2013 and this year’s NRF Annual Convention & EXPO, JDA has entered a new and exciting phase in its history. The merger of JDA …
According to PwC’s Global Supply Chain Survey 2013, macroeconomic cycles of growth, contraction and recovery have become erratic, making reliable end-to-end supply chain and demand planning increasingly challenging. To …
Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, comes with a bit of trepidation for many retailers. It’s that time of the year when shoppers get up bright …
Theory dictates that assortment planning should be space agnostic. Retailers want a solution that is space aware. What is the right way to go? Before efficient item assortment (EIA) …
Everyone knows you have to crawl before you walk. What some may not realize is that knowing how to walk does not mean you can run a 26-mile marathon …
