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Merchandise (Inventory) Management During Peak Seasons

Merchandise planning and supply chain management are tough enough during typical selling seasons. But this is especially complicated during peak selling seasons — when the proper in-store mix of merchandise contributes heavily to whether a retailer is profitable or stuck … Continue reading

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Local Online Marketing: A Smart Way to Target Customers

In the report available below, Neustar Insights / Retail says: “The global nature of the Internet doesn’t erase the need for swimsuits in Orlando or snowsuits in Minneapolis. Retailers still need to let buyers know where their closest stores are. … Continue reading

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Mobile Shopping On the Upswing in China

Hey mobile retailers, the largest market in the world awaits. Click the chart to learn more from eMarketer.    

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